George McCarty Longtime Fortville Mortician Dies
George McCarty a respected Fortville resident and mortician died Tuesday evening. He actively supported church civic causes and held leadership roles in the Eastern Star Masons Odd Fellows Redmen Fortville Brotherhood Chamber of Commerce and Indiana Funeral Directors Association. His death leaves a void in the community and among friends.
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City Council Ends City Run in Parking Lot Business
The council voted to exit the parking lot venture begun on May 10, 1960 at the northwest corner of 8th and Jackson Streets, reversing initial opposition and embracing free enterprise. Officials defend the move as aligning city affairs with professional administration.
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Censorship Debate Echoes From Kennedy to Washington
The piece argues that wartime censorship is necessary but peacetime limits risk a dangerous erosion of press freedom. It recalls President Kennedy and General Washington urging reporters to publish common knowledge to keep the public informed. A well informed nation is deemed essential to national safety.
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Lizard Guests and Modern Leisure Values
A light editorial notes hospitality to a rare lizard and uses the scene to comment on changing civilization. It contrasts past hotel living with modern travel habits and the shift toward relaxation while on the move, beyond traditional labor and leisure rituals.
Ayub Khan Visits United States Amid Diplomatic Tensions
President Ayub Khan travels to the United States as Pakistan reassesses ties with Washington. Islamabad resents Kennedy era outreach to nonaligned nations while Johnson reportedly urged Nehru to broaden Southeast Asia leadership, prompting a hastened visit schedule.
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Chesterfield Window Peeping Spurs Local Frustration
Residents report a wave of window peeping and prowler activity in Chesterfield with intruders inside homes at times. Authorities told residents to file affidavits for action, while locals hesitate to target a neighbor. A driver exploited a meter by rolling into a space with time remaining. An Anderson county politician discussed 1962 primary prospects, seen as an likely return challenger. The note adds a historical fact that the most widely used artificial respiration method was devised in 1903.
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Hemingway Luncheon Ends With Cockfight Echoes
Joseph Alsop recalls Ernest Hemingway hosting a lively Cuban afternoon filled with jokes wine and a deadly cockfight ritual. The party blends intensity of experience with warmth as Hemingway and guests share stories about war Spain Gertrude Stein and friends in a rustic cockpit.
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Dr Wayland Vaughan critique highlights college teaching flaws
The article quotes Dr Wayland F Vaughan praising a Harvard class text while condemning 75 percent of professors as boring monotone bullies who exploit captive students. It cites a 1961 New York Herald Tribune piece and argues liberal arts curricula are impractical, urging readers to request Dr Crane's “Test for Good Teachers” and psychological charts.
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Prison humor and wry lines from old columns
Folklore by William Wade collects jokes from penitentiaries and magazines like Inside World. It notes a Hindu Rope trick ban at Mississippi State Penitentiary and a gag about Marco Polo and history. American Saying: Tact is the unspoken part of what you really think.
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Dr Brady Promotes Nitroglycerin and Belly Breathing for Angina
The article advises carrying nitroglycerin tablets for angina attacks and explains testing potency monthly. It notes nitroglycerin acts by dilating heart blood vessels and adds belly breathing as an emergency aid when tablets are unavailable, inviting readers to request a booklet by mail.
The Shepherd and Prayer in a Troubled Hour
A devotional reflection on seeking divine aid through prayer in times of worry. The speaker recalls urgent need and divine response, emphasizing prayer as a reliable resource for those facing uncertainty.
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