South Carolina Ships Echo State Naming Tradition
The South Carolina battleship restoration reflects a revived practice of naming major U S Navy ships for states. While not a first rate by current terminology, the vessel embodies state pride and the broader debate over states’ rights in naval tradition. Critics note subs and missiles limit its modern combat role despite symbolic value.
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South Carolina
U.S. Navy
Palmetto
Republic
California
U. S
FTC Goes After Cranberry Juice Ad Claims
A FTC ruling targets a cranberry juice cocktail producer for suggesting the drink has more calories and thus more energy than orange or tomato juice while avoiding claims about vitamins or minerals. The decision requires corrective advertising to clarify the actual nutritional content.
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Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Shreveport
Russians in Moscow show safer streets than Chicago
The piece notes Moscow residents walk without fear while Chicagoans fear crime. It highlights a Moscow mayor's claim that nobody shoots anybody and Mrs. Nixon praising disciplined students. It then argues the U S Supreme Court ruling allows conviction without unanimous juries and calls for stronger social discipline from government and outside forces.
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Vladimir Promyslov
Nixon
Moscow
United States
Critics warn UN Charter erodes U S freedom and promises war
CC Moseley denounces the United Nations Charter as anti constitutional and pro communist. He claims it seeks armed force under the guise of peace, cites global wars since 1945 and calls for ending U S funding of the UN. Glendale California letters criticise civil rights double standards.
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United Nations
Soviet Union
China
Rhodesia
Africa
United States
Taiwan
Moseley
Glendale
Calif
Teaching Children to Swim by Dr W C Alvarez
Health column urges parental and instructional steps for teaching preschoolers to swim. It covers fear reduction, class versus solo teaching, short sessions, progression from support to gliding and kicking, and safety targets like a 10 yard swim and continuous supervision. It cites American Academy of Pediatrics guidance on starting age and notes publishing details and a related strokes booklet offer.
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Sandra Bart
Madeleine Appel
American Academy of Pediatrics
My Answer by Billy Graham on Christian civic duties
A sermon excerpt outlines two Christian duties: proclaim the Gospel as life’s answer and apply Christian principles to society. It uses Jesus salt of the earth imagery to warn that removing Christians would ruin America, and urges believers to pray for and engage with political authority and governance.
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Billy Graham
J.D
Jesus
America
Rufus Here’s Rufus by Rufus W Gosnell
A column reflecting on American citizenship and naturalization underscores the value of liberty and the effort required to become a U S citizen. It contrasts immigrant study and sacrifice with the satisfaction of earning a certificate of naturalization.
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Rufus W. Gosnell
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