Washington's bid for home rule and a voting rep in Congress
A May 1962 discussion notes 23rd Amendment voting rights for D.C. residents and a proposed plan by Rep. John H. Kyl to cede most of the capital to Maryland. The proposal would shrink D.C. to a 2.6 square mile strip from the Lincoln Memorial to the Supreme Court, placing embassies and federal sites in Maryland and sparking safety concerns from Maryland Governor J Millard Tawes.
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Washington
Congress
House of Representatives
John H. Kyl
Iowa
Heart of
Maryland
District of Columbia
Virginia
Potomac
George Washington
Georgetown
Alexandria
House
Arlington National Cemetery
Pentagon
Andrews Air Force Base
Kyl
Lincoln Memorial
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania Ave
J. Millard Tawes
Reward of Patience: Long Run Stock Returns Surpass Inflation
Merrill Lynch hired Chicago University's business school to study 1700 listed companies from 1926 to 1960. Results show an average annual pre tax return of 9.01 percent, with a peak of 20.99 percent between 1932 and 1940 while savings institutions yielded about 4 percent for most of the period. The study urges patience and conviction to gain investment rewards.
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Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Security Research Center of
Chicago University
Graduate School of Business
Underground School Plan Near Fort Worth Aims to Mitigate Air Base Noise
Fort Worth suburb studies building a school underground to avoid air base noise that cuts up to 10 percent of instructional time. Officials say lighting air and humidity concerns must be met, but a subterranean option could become a model for future institutions in the nuclear age.
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Fort Worth
Air Force Base
Khrushchev weighs private farming shift in Soviet agriculture
Radio Liberty reports a high level source says Khrushchev may decollectivize Russian agriculture by testing private farming and village circles. Analysts note potential impacts on the Soviet economy and East European satellites, while contrasting Tito and Mao's approaches and Stalin’s legacy.
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New York City
Radio Liberty
Khrushchev
Europe
Marshal Tito
Yugoslavia
Belgrade
Moscow
Poland
Gomulka
Russia
Iowa
Stalin
Siberian
Savoy
Soviet Empire
Soviet Union
Mao Tse- Tung
China
Tito
Edward Lipinski
Dear Abby Love Row Disturbs Family Name
Dear Abby advises that a 55 year old man and 50 year old woman living as boarder and partner raise family concerns but may not be a legal issue. A sister replies the situation may be rumor and nothing can be done. A second reader asks if a fiancée should pressure a groom about appearance before marriage.
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Abby
Abigail Van Buren Advice Column Snippet
Dear Abby advises on manners and forgiveness in short Q A notes. A reader asks about reclaiming a plate from a neighbor and Abby suggests a friendly request and witty PS about paper plates. Confidential reply address included.
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P. S
Revolu tion Against Fifth Column Habits Promoted
A science teacher Claude P argues against lazy excuses for bad habits and urges readers to adopt monthly personal inventories and new resolutions. He cites Churchill and Napoleon to illustrate last battles won, urging Weed out bad habits and cultivate healthier living without waiting for year end.
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Claude
Claude P
Crane
Holiday visits and family gatherings across towns
New Haven residents share notes on holiday visits to Bridgeport Cleveland VA Johnson City and Morgantown with extended relatives joining in from Parkersburg and family events. A quoted moral prompts self improvement and a tobacco and liquor habit breaking plan offers a booklet by mail with instructions and a small fee.
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New Haven
Eugene Hudnall
Elizabeth
David
Norman Smith
Bridgeport
John Fry
Judy
Freeman Roush
Cleveland
Howard Wagenhall
Johnson City
Tenn
T. R. Vance
Barbara
Jeff
Debbie
Morgantown
R. B. Vance
Shelby Grinstead
Thomas Grinstead
Judy Ky
Phyllis Batey
Phil Batey
Parkersburg
Never Call It Frisco
San Francisco features cable cars bridges Chinatown and Fisherman’s Wharf with a playful critique of locals and visitors alike. The piece notes rising maintenance costs for the cable cars the tolling of two big bridges and the lingering ferries dangers and a changing city core. It ends with a reminder not to call the city Frisco.
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Harold VY
Streeter
Hal Boyle
San Francisco
Chinatown
Fisherman’s Wharf
Khrushchev
Golden Gate
Citizens’ Committee
Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco - Oakland
Japan
Arthur Fiedler
North Bay
South Bay
Health And Happiness In Letters From Parents
A columnist recalls rarely receiving letters about children facing alphabet learning troubles. The note mentions a parent describing a child’s difficulty and reflects on changes over recent years.
Christmas Party and Church News at Taylor Ridge
Taylor Ridge Church of Christ hosts its Ladies Aid Christmas party at Mrs. Mary Tolliver’s home with Mrs. Flossie McClelland assisting. New member Dixie Blower welcomed. officers reelected and prizes awarded. Special services feature guest speaker Robert Smith of Athens and carols led by teachers Jerri Russell and Sally Olbers. An article on ABC teaching methods follows, advising early focused letter practice over rigid order.
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Taylor Ridge
Ladies Aid Society of
The
Marena Schultz
Dixie Blower
Glouster
Tolliver
Betty Smith
Bonnie Wilson
Bernice Bartels
Carol Ann Baker
Mary Tolliver
Flossie McClelland
Murriel Drake
Merilyn Drake
Charles Baker
Jacksonville
Ronald Smith
Mark
Dwight Smith
Lela Welling
Mike Bartels
Christa Drake
Robert Smith
Athens
Jerri Russell
Sally Olbers
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Lowell
Bay Bridge
Grant Avenue
Gar” C. Myers
ABC
Mrs. Dwight Smith
Frank Spurgess
New Lexington
Alex Spurgess
Thomases
Vehiens Messenger Pub
Taily
Sinday Messenger
Mall
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