Billboard Bill Passes Amid Fears of Highway Aid Penalty
The General Assembly approved the billboard control measure limiting South Carolina to a 5 million state share for sign removal costs. The deal hinges on the federal government increasing its 75 percent removal aid, potentially keeping the state cost within bounds. Critics warn the promise may fail and costs could balloon if the federal share does not rise.
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General Assembly
South Carolina
Sen
J. M. Waddell
D-Beaufort
Dept. of Transportation
Georgia
Sen. Waddell
Doctors Struggles Highlight Need For More Physicians
The piece argues the United States faces a serious doctor shortage with 50,000 additional physicians needed urgently. It cites Japan and Italy as contrasts with government control and overwork risks, notes medical school costs and enrollment, and suggests scholarships to ease doctorless areas as a partial remedy.
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Japan
Italy
United States
Russia
Roger Egeberg
AMA
Senate
Vietnam
Agnew greeted by critics and admirers in Greece homecoming
Column urges a public celebration for Spiro Agnew upon his return from Greece. It argues the vice president merited a state welcome and widespread homage, praising his diplomatic tour and urging a commemorative display to reflect American unity and sentiment.
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Greece
Agnew
White House
State Department
Defense Department
United States Information Agency
Burger
Justice Blackmun
Powell
Rehnquist
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
United States
West Europe
Central
Africa
Spiro Agnew
Congress
Mediterranean
America
West
Europe
Middle East
NATO
Warsaw Pact
Lana Turner Lex Barker wed in Turin City Whitehall ceremony
The 1953 wedding of Lana Turner and Lex Barker took place in Turin at the City Whitehall. Colonel Robert R. McCormack and General Charles P. Summerall were noted figures linked to the event and home. The piece also mentions an upcoming Great Books Club meeting and local social chatter.
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Turin
Italy
Lana Turner
Lex Barker
Whitehall
Citadel
Charles P Summerall
Robert R. Mc. Cormack
Chicago Tribune
Mec. Cormack
Aiken
Summerall
Great Books Club
W. Paul Connell
Ellenton St
Dunbarton Oaks
London
Paris
Decline in UFO sightings blamed on air pollution
A Dallas Morning News note suggests fewer reports of unidentified flying objects in 1969 may reflect rising pollution. The piece humorously argues trash in the air could obscure any flying saucers, rather than a genuine drop in sightings.
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Air Force
United States
Dallas
Tex
Morning News
Caves Grow As Tourist Attractions
Caves are described as increasingly popular tourist attractions. The remark hints that people hope exploration can offer relief from broader problems.
Archaic Justice and the Press in Capital Punishment Debate
Richard O. Ward and E. Jones critique sensational journalism in high profile murder cases and call for fair trials and abolition of capital punishment. They discuss Daryl Chessman and advocate responsible press coverage to prevent miscarriages of justice.
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Hammurabi
Charleston
Thomas Bolin
Daryl Chessman
San Quentin
Richard O. Ward
Marvin Dr
Addressing a Profanity Problem Through Historical Example
The writer seeks advice on stopping her husband’s profanity, noting her belief that spiritual depth and refined speech correlate with character. She cites George Washington’s 1776 order denouncing swearing in the army and urging officers to set a better example to gain Heaven’s favor.
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George Washington
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