California’s Westward Drive and the Hearst Affair
A reflective synthesis traces California’s boom migrations from gold seekers to Hollywood to World War II defense workers. It notes the rise of fringe cultures, the Manson Family and SLA as examples, and contrasts pioneers with those chasing quick riches. It ends urging a relative near San Jose to return home.
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California
Golden West
Haight-Asbury
Iowa
Manson Family
Kansas
Symbionese Liberation Army
Casper
Wyoming
Charley
San Jose
Frisbee culture and the value of public speaking endure
The piece reflects on frisbees moving from novelty to competitive play and likens flight to scientific and artistic pursuits. It urges young readers to value effective writing and speaking, citing Henry Clay as an exemplar of eloquence and impact.
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South
Henry Clay
Clay
Caesar
Taiwan Plains Quiet After Chiang Kai-shek Death
Taiwan’s political mood stays calm and business brisk after Chiang Kai-shek’s death. Chiang Ching-kuo, 65, succeeds as premier and steps toward leadership while Yen Chia-kan serves as president, with Taiwanese officials noting rising local talent and controlled civil service reforms.
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Taipei
Taiwan
Chiang Kai-shek
Indochina
Peking
Chiang
Chiang Ching -Kuo
Kuomintang
Nationalist Party
Yen Chia-kan
Chiang Ching-kuo
Vocational Assistance Commission
China Youth Corps
China
Kumeintang
Rock Hen and Mushroom Cream Sauce with Noodles Bake
Thaw mushrooms and cook with onion in butter until browned. Stir in flour, then gradually add evaporated milk and gravy seasoning to thicken into a sauce. Add wine, simmer briefly, serve with Rock Cornish game hens. Makes about 2 cups.
Three Inmates Escape From Holdenville Jail
Elvis McCoy turned himself in after escaping Hughes County Jail with Jim Bunch and Randall Wayne Gresham. The three overpowered a jailer Tuesday night and held two Holdenville residents as hostages before releasing them unharmed. A large search involving 75 officers, deputies, troopers, CB operators, two aircraft and bloodhounds followed through the night.
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Holdenville
Hughes County
Elvis McCoy
McCoy
Jim Bunch
Randall Wayne Gresham
Houston
Tony Morrow
Morrow
South Africa to Draft Men Into Police to Meet Shortages
Cape Town South Africa officials announce that at least 500 National Servicemen will be drafted into the South African police force each year starting next June to relieve manpower shortages from counter-insurgency operations. The announcement was made by Justice Minister James T Kruger.
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Cape Town
South Africa
James T. Kruger
Chickasaw Tribal Meeting Slated at Byng School
The Chickasaw Nation schedules an October 18 gathering at Byng School starting 9 a.m. with the Murray State College Entertainers providing entertainment. A Chickasaw Princess will be crowned and Overton James will be sworn in as governor at noon. A free luncheon follows the governor's address.
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Byng School
Murray State College
Overton James
Farm Bureau Holds Seminar For Youth Citizenship
Pontotoc County Farm Bureau Women sponsor a youth citizenship seminar at the Extension Center. Freshmen and sophomores from eight county high schools attend with sponsors from each school. Speakers include Rob Gandy of East Central University and Max Skelton Ada Superintendent of Schools.
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Extension Center
Pontotoc County
Farm Bureau Women’s Committee
Ted Payne
Oklahoma Farm Burea Safety
Kurt Black
Byng
Cuba Heard
Roff
Rob Gandy
BSU
East Central University
Max Skelton
Ada
E. C.A
Cindy Turner
Latta
Ada High
Cindy Yahola
Susan Mouser
Paul Stone
Stan Vaughn
Margaret Mouser
Allen
Tanya Edwards
Ann Whitehead
Lisa Somerholder
Glenda Harrington
Sue Edwards
Diane Duffer
Jay Brown
Julie Langley
Debbie Chronister
Gina Kelly
Mike Roegner
Cindy Walker
Janice Walker
McLish
Carl Graham
Pat White
James Whelchel
Linda Hooper
Bill Scott
Marty Hayes
Karen Cope
Connie Warthow
Vicki Stone
Judy Hisan
Vaness
Steve Miller
Kathy Newby
Donald McDaniel
Abraham Laughs At Gods Promise Then Shows Faith
The narrative recalls Abraham and Sarah doubting Gods promise of a son at old ages ninety nine and ninety years old yet their faith grows. God renews the covenant promising land and descendants and names a son Isaac to honor their laughter. The story urges moving beyond doubt to trust in divine provision.
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Abraham
God
Sarah
Genesis
Haran
Canaan
Isaac
Hugo Doctor Switches to Public Health Service Work
Hugo A Wurst D O spent 39 years in private osteopathic practice in Fairfax Oklahoma before joining the Public Health Service on Sept 29 1974. At Hugo Indian Health Center he faces poverty language barriers and a converted store building with no X ray facilities as challenges in serving Choctaw Indians.
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Hugo, Okla
H. A. Wurst
Fairfax
Okla
Public Health Service
PHS
Wurst
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
P.H.S
Hugo Indian Health Center
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ADA Times-Democrat
W. D. Little
Don Cook
Oklahoma
The
News Publishing and Printing Co
Ada Weekly Democrat
Pontotoc
ADA Weekly
ADA Evening News
Ford
Patty Hearst
Hearst
Mr. Ford
Civic Club
Sutter
Hnee
Southern
Hollywood
Southern California
Taiwans
Farm Bureau
Hugo
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