Teen smoking myths explored by Dr Cranes study
Marcia D seeks evidence on why teens smoke and whether boys prefer smoking girls. The article cites JAMA and Journal of Diseases of Children data showing smoking teens often have poorer grades, less activity, higher truancy, and strained relations with adults, plus a claim that advertisers influence girls more than boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcia D
Journal of the American Medical Association
Rogers
Reese
The
Journal of Diseases of Children
Folklore Observations on Social Trends and Quips
A collage of quotations and wry lines from various voices on social change and daily life. It includes remarks on creeping socialism, bull dozing, golf ads, a nudge toward happiness, democracy as liberty plus groceries, a tombstone inscription, and a controversial tobacco and dating theme promoted via a booklet offer.
Barefoot freedom in childhood and doctors orders
A health column urges letting children go barefoot indoors and outdoors to feel comfort, contrasting past village life with modern limits. Readers share anecdotes about barefoot living, cold weather, and parental guidance, while a quiz reply recounts Captain Josh Slocum’s solo voyage and pirate threats.
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Canandaigua
Mississippi
New Political Machines From War on Poverty Proposals
The piece argues local anti poverty committees may become political machines shaping 1966 elections and 1968 presidential race. It warns of potential for a social and political revolution in communities and urges scrutiny by local officials and citizens. It cites Highlander Center involvement and calls for careful tracking of funds and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uge
Highlander Research Center
Knoxville
Medicare bill looms as Senate floor action nears
The $6 billion Medicare bill is expected to reach the Senate floor early next month. AMA president Dr. Donovan Ward urged restraint, warning against socialized medicine and citing foreign systems with long waits and red tape. He touted Eldercare as a superior public funds plan for the aged, with private insurers covering costs and no funds spent on well to do.
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Senate
Donovan F. Ward
M.D
American Medical Association
Senate Finance Committee
United States
Ward
AMA
Australia to send 800 troops to aid U.S. forces in Viet Nam
The piece notes over 350 Americans killed in Viet Nam and a rising war cost. It cites allies increasing exports to the Viet Cong by 25 percent and purchases from North Viet Nam nearly doubling. It argues the United States needs allies and mentions Australia pledging 800 troops to support U.S. combat efforts.
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Viet Nam
America
North
United States
Australia
U.S
Successful Investing for Couple in Ill Health
Roger E. Spear advises a 63 year old man and his 52 year old wife with heart conditions. He suggests limiting investments to 10000 of savings, keeping E Bonds, and adding Consolidated Edison Sears Standard Oil of New Jersey and Safeway Stores. He notes Korvette pays no dividends and is unsuitable. He also discusses Mohasco Industries and the risks of short selling, recommending covering positions and avoiding further shorts.
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Savings Bank
Korvette
Consolidated Edison
Sears
Peg
Standard Oil
New Jersey
Safeway
Mohasco Industries
Mohasco
Polish Communist Leader Gomulka Gravely Ill in Warsaw
Western diplomatic sources report Polish party leader Gomulka, 60, is gravely ill and hospitalized near Warsaw since about June 10 with a persistent fever. He last appeared May 30 to vote in parliamentary elections as officials avoid questions about his absence.
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Warsaw
UPI
Amenaet Party
Wladyslaw Gomulka
Gomulka
Politburo
Connor’s Bloom Wilts After Patronage Clash in Washington
Secretary of Commerce John Connor balked at field representative appointments, upsetting Ohio Democrats led by Wayne Hays and prompting threats to his access to the party. He faced earlier clashes with economists after a jab at professors, drawing rebukes from Kenneth Galbraith and President Johnson.
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Washington
John Connor
Connor Rose
Bloom
Johnson
Connor
Merck
Commerce Department
Charles Wilson
Pentagon
Eisenhower
Conner
Iover
Cleveland
Ohio
Congress
Frank Lausche
Robert Freeman
Freeman
Kent State
Frank Bow
Kite
Commerce
Charles B. Stebbins
Stebbins
Wayne Hays
Hay
New York Economic Club
Kenneth Galbraith
Harvard
Galbraith
Blishers Newspaper Syndicate
Gemini Computer Works Fine After Space Flight Issue
Houston reports the computer that plagued the Gemini 4 mission with Ed White and Jim McDivitt tested normal on Earth. Officials say the fault may lie in a switch or the inertial guidance system, not the computer, as tests continue at Cape Kennedy.
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Houston
UPI
Ed White
Jim McDivitt
Manned Spacecraft Center
Center
News Services Bureau
Howard Gibbons
McDivitt
White
Earth
Gibbons
Cape Kennedy
Children’s Home Contracts Awarded
The Board of County Commissioners awarded two contracts for the County Children’s Home improvements. United Piping Company won the heating equipment installation contract, and Welker Ford Agency secured the truck purchase. Hunter Motor Company was the only other bidder for the truck.
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Board of County Commissioners
United Piping Company
Childrens Home
Welker Ford Agency
Hunter Motor Company
Appellate Court Rules Against Milroy Township Reorganization
The Indiana Appellate Court upheld a Jasper County rulings blocking Milroy Township from joining the White County school reorganization plan. Special Judge Robert E. Thompson found signatures on the petition insufficient after 24 signers withdrew. The Jasper County plan, including Milroy Township, won county approval.
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Indianapolis
Neagenate
Milroy Township
Jasper County
White County
Robert E. Thompson
Jasper
Melvin Non
M 7
The Shepherd Condolence by Julien C Hyer
A short obituary fragment honors Julien C Hyer who consoles a grieving friend after the loss of his wife. The note reflects faith in eternal life and the triumph of faith over fear as the survivor extends sympathy. The piece centers on spiritual consolation and remembrance.
Personal advice from Dr. Crane Mellor seeks self addressed stamp
In a notice readers are instructed to enclose a stamped self addressed envelope and 25 cents to obtain Dr. Crane Mellor’s personal advice or one of his psychological charts. The request emphasizes covering typing or printing costs for the service.
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Crane Mellor
Ind
Stampea
The Illustrious Visitant of Joshua Slocum
Joshua Slocum claimed a visitor appeared off the coast of France during three nights, a figure speaking as Napoleon did, and he believed the apparition remained until his death. After his second marriage attempt he vanished while traveling at night, likely struck by a tramp steamer.
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Josh Slocum
Africa
Tierra del Fuego
Josh
France
Napoleon
Slocum
Personal health letters to Dr. Brady invited
Signed letters about health and hygiene will be answered by Dr. Brady if a stamped self addressed envelope is enclosed. Letters should be brief and written in ink. Owing to the large number of letters received only a few can be answered here. No reply can be made to queries not conforming to instructions. Address Dr. William Brady 265 El Camino South Beverly Hills.
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Dr. Brady
William Brady
el Camino
Beverly Hills
Cleanup at Ohio train derailment scene progresses
Cleanup began in Delphos Ohio after a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train derailed Sunday night. Eighteen passengers were injured slightly or treated for shock with eight hospitalized and others treated on site. A three man crew from Fort Wayne examined wreckage as 14 of 20 cars toppled from the tracks. Damages ranged from 100000 to 600000 dollars with nearly 2000 feet of rail torn up.
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Delphos
Ohio Highway Patrol
Pasome
Indiana Secretary Of State To England
Indiana Secretary of State John D. Bottorff will depart Indianapolis for Washington to join a trip to Oxford England for the fourth Atlantic Conference of Young Political Leaders. The 27 year old will serve on the Commission on Developing Nations as part of a NATO youth leaders gathering running through July 3.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
John D. Bottorff
Washington
Oxford
England
Bottorff
United States
State Department
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Commission On Developing Nations
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Dr. Crane
William Wade
Horatio R. Beanblossom
Maury Maverick
Texas
IBM
James B. Martin
Panama Canal
Colorado
Roger E. Spear
Mr. Spear
Anderson Herald
Anderson Newspapers, Inc
Robert E. Jackson
Jane Toner Scott
Charles W. Laughlin
Edwin A. Bailey
Anderson
Madison
Associated Press
Herald
By Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Gemini
Children’s Home
Sarece
Weather Bureau
West Gulf Coast
Mid- Atlantic Coast
Central Plains
Rockies
New England
Desert
South Atlantic Coast
Upper
Great Lakes
Julien C. Hyer
R. S. Williams
Harrisburg
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