Heights Of Folly Sparks Debate Over School Prayer
Hicksville residents challenge non-denominational prayer used to open school sessions after a Supreme Court decision. Miriam Rubinstein and Francis Scott Key referenced in protests as critics warn the ruling undermines nation’s reliance on God and stirs campus activism.
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Hicksville
Long Island
New York
Supreme Court
Francis Scott Key
J. Edward Day
Jesus Christ
Joseph Lewis
The
Life then and now says Harvard dean on boredom and faith
Rev Dr Samuel H Miller of Harvard Divinity School argues modern life lacks sensation and reflection. He calls for contemplation and religion grounded in eternal values to counter surface living and dullness as Mary Baker Eddy notes.
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Divinity School
Harvard University
Samuel H. Miller
Miller
Humphrey Defends Record as Nickel Contract Hearing Opens
Senator Symington and former secretary Humphrey clash over wartime nickel profits and corporate ties to M A Hanna. Symington accuses bias while Humphrey denies impugning the Senate. Hearing resumes soon to seek truth behind stockpiling amid political charges.
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George M. Humphrey
Stuart Symington
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee
M. A. Hanna Company
Humphrey
Baloney
Symington
Senate
Limits on government aid and Kennedy policy debate
A Maryland reader argues aid should prioritize those in need and not political interests. The letter praises private and missionary efforts, notes Congress controls funds, and weighs Kennedy’s options regarding Russia and Cuba including negotiation, containment, or war.
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Europe
Herbert Hoover
UNRRA
Kennedy
Congress
Dear Abby Advice Columns on Work Boundaries and Weddings
Dear Abby offers guidance on harassment at work and a horseback wedding idea. She urges the waitress to quit the abusive job, advises the couple to marry on horseback if a galloping clergyman is found, and counsels a man who repeats poor relationship patterns to seek personal growth before marriage.
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Abby
Loser
New Attack on Prayer Sparks Nationwide Debate
Jim Bishop contends the Supreme Court aims to secularize public life by limiting state chapel sponsorship. He argues the court seeks to exclude God from schools and national symbols and urges nonsectarian student prayers as a remedy. He notes Miriam Rubinstein's suit to bar the National Anthem stanza invoking God and calls for court action to settle the issue.
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State of
England
Spain
Italy
Israel
Continental Congress
United Christian Church
America
Supreme Court of the United States
Miriam Rubinstein
Hicksville
L. I
State Education Commission of
New
N. Y. State Board of Education
False Notion On Wages Sparks Welfare Critique
Lonzo J 36 argues wages should reflect output not seniority and condemns automatic civil service raises. The piece, citing government welfare, urges a shift to a New Deal in philosophy and a return to rewarding productive work to prevent survival of the unfit.
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Lonzo
Uncle Sam
Lonzo J
America
John Smith
Parents Seek Patience Over Fast Fixes for Child Behavior
The piece argues that parents often demand quick solutions to problems like picky eating wetting or bedtime issues. It emphasizes patience, long term planning, and avoiding magic tricks or pills, suggesting counseling and controlled environments to reduce worry and irritants that worsen asthma symptoms.
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Jim Bishop
George W. Crane
New Straitsville
Gleaners
Methodist Church
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Crita Fink
Nell Brown
Lena Grandy
Gertrude Mills
Emma Phipps
Della Arnett
Marian Foster
Nell Steurer
Delores van Gilder
Witschy
Creta Fink
Garry C. Myers
Athens Messenger
Messenger
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W. Va
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