Johnson Profitably Timed Presidency Amid Kennedy Plans
In hindsight President Johnson benefited from timing after Kennedy’s assassination. Kennedy’s budget reform and base closures were prepared to push the largest peacetime budget through Congress in 1964, while Congress opposed foreign aid cuts and civil rights measures. The piece notes enduring Southern distrust of Northerners in presidential succession.
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Lyndon Johnson
Kennedy
Mr. Kennedy
Congress
Mr. Johnson
Congressional
Johnson
Stewart Alsop
U.S. Air Rescue Service Aided Lakonia Survivors
The Lakonia disaster highlighted the U.S. Air Rescue Service 12 global units. Four C-54 squads from the Azores reached the scene, dropping liferafts and supplies to hundreds as five ships converged, aided by Coast Guard computer routing and sea air cooperation. Survivors benefited from liferafts, survival kits, and paramedics trained in diving and first aid.
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Lakonia
Africa
U. S. Air Force
Air Force
U. S
Azores
Atlantic
Earth
M. Scott Carpenter
Coast Guard
New York
These Days Touching Bases In The New Ball Game
The piece surveys 1963 UN shifts and global blocs, forecasts for 1964, and US policy hopes. It notes Khrushchev’s limits, signals with Radio Liberty, and Kennedy Rostow detente plans. It predicts no US economy disruption and Lyndon Johnson defeating any rival.
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Fred Grain
Free World
UN General Assembly
Peiping
Fidel Castro
Radio Liberty
Isaac Don Levine
Soviet
Russia
Khrushchev
Ing
Washington
Kennedy
Walt Rostow
U.S
Soviet Russia
Mexico
Rostow
Krushchev
Cuba
Europe
Detroit
Lyndon Johnson
Explaining Blood Pressure 125 80 Readings
Doris asks what 125 over 80 means in a blood pressure test. The higher figure 125 reflects arterial pressure during heartbeats, while 80 shows pressure when the heart rests between beats.
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Doris
Doris M
Weekend Visits Highlight Reed Family Gatherings
Joppa residents Vernon Reed and family hosted and visited relatives in Waldo Reeds ville Chester and Mansfield with gatherings including the Brannon and Hill families. A hospital note and a medical explainer discuss how arterial blood flow persists between heartbeats and the significance of the lower blood pressure reading.
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Joppa
Vernon Reed
Waldo
George Reed
Reed
Gene Wilson
Reedsville
Hobart Smalley
Chester
Marvin Barnhart
Harold Brannon
Eileen
Bob Hill
Linda
Bernard Brannon
Mansfield
Gladys Powell
Becky Folan
Brannons
Elda Calaway
Coolville
Care Barnhart
Bur! Griffin
Bobby Richardson
Parkersburg
In Defense Of Dallas Abigail Van Buren Dear Abby
A collection of letters and responses from Dear Abby addressing issues about Dallas residents reaction to a presidential assassination, wedding customs, a babysitter fee dispute, and general advice. The column highlights misunderstandings, education of the ignorant, and guidance on personal matters.
New Year resolutions that swap vows for small acts
A humorous essay argues against grand self promises for 1964. It suggests easing into self improvement by giving up small luxuries and bad habits rather than attempting perfection all at once. The piece mocks overambitious goals and praises measured restraint.
Parenting guidance for a Missouri mother dealing with a disruptive toddler
A Missouri mother describes a four year old boy who distracts himself by tearing the house and argues with punishment. The adviser suggests consistent chair confinement for a set 20 minute period, more outdoor time, reading sessions, and equal attention from both parents to foster affection and self control.
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Dad
Christmas Dinner Guests Gathered From Several Families
Christmas dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. Earl Robinson included their children How ard Robinson Carl Raymond and Bryan and others from the area. Afternoon guests were Mrs Ann Radford and Stephanie. Overnight visitors were Mr. and Mrs. D W Embleton from Columbus.
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Apple Grove
Earl Robinson
Howard Robinson
Carl
Raymond
Bryan
Bill Robinson
Milo
Patty Jo
David
Bertie Lou
Pete Shields
Jack Sargent
Rick
Ann Radford
Stephanie
Chrissie Powell
Larry Foster
Columbus
Ed Morris
Erin
Bowling Green
Rena Myers
Mike
Alex Wheeler
Bill
D. W. Embleton
Johnny Stobart
June Harris
Shirley Miller
Robert Lewis
Downington Christmas Visits From Bolens and Friends
Mr and Mrs Don Bolen Bloomingburg visited his mother Mrs C A Bolen. Clayton Howell Canton and Churchill Howell with Susie of Belpre spent Christmas with Mrs Neva Howell. Several families from Columbus Belpre Snowville Harrisonville Snowville joined kin for the holidays.
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Downington
Don Bolen
Bloomingburg
C. A. Bolen
Clayton Howell
Canton
Churchill Howell
Susie
Belpre
Neva Howell
Harold Willis
Columbus
Ray Haning
Noland Haning
Haning
Franklin Townsend
Donna
Sidney Townsend
Duane Stanley
Steve
Bill Scott
Nada Townsend
Paul Moore
Jenie
Lancaster
Douglas Clay
Harrisonville
Ray Rouse
Paul Stanley
Snowville
Albert Dixon
Nancy
Dixon
Pearl Reeves
Harold Dean
Martha Robinson
Mary Howell
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