Highway Costs Grow Dramatically With Interstate Plan
The interstate highway system, originally slated at 33.48 billion, now faces a total cost of 68.2 billion. States and the federal government have overspent amid unpreparedness, mismanagement, and fraud probes. The House Highways subcommittee has held hearings across multiple states and Justice Department indictments have been pursued. The program remains the costliest project in history and is nearly outdated before completion.
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Florida
Massachusetts
New Mexico
Oklahoma
West Virginia
Justice Department
Commission Probes Why Voters Fail to Register and Cast Ballots
The President's Commission on Registration and Voting Participation studies why over a third of eligible Americans did not vote in 1960 and how to boost turnout for 1964. Rep. William E. Miller cites California and two states with low 1962 participation, notes one party dominance in several deep south states, and calls for party reform and education to spark voter interest.
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Alabama
Arkansas
Georgia
Louisana
Mississippi
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The Elderly Population Growth and Labor Shifts
The 65 plus group grew from 17 million in 1960 to an estimated 19 million today, about 10 percent of 179,323,175. By 1970 it may reach 23 percent or around 45 million, with implications for social security, retirement ages, and demand on medical and social facilities, offset by more job openings for youth through new technology.
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Savine
Founding Fathers debate on God in schools and pledge
Jefferson Madison Lincoln Chase and Key appear as celestial figures debating whether the phrase under God and other references to a creator can survive Supreme Court actions. The piece puns on the Gettysburg Address coinage motto and the Star-Spangled Banner as it contemplates court challenges to religious phrases in public life.
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Valhalla
Thomas Jefferson
Jamie Madison
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Jimmy Otis
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Tom Paine
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Chase
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Bull Run
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Earl Warren
Treasury
Francis Scott Key
Compulsive Shopping Dilemma in Dear Abby Columns
A reader over 50 describes uncontrollable clothing purchases and seeks help. Abby suggests a deep rooted emotional issue, possibly requiring professional care, while a second letter discusses a jealous fiancé and warns of possible marriage risks.
Ocean's Trace Chemicals Sale Promotes Sea-Based Health Claims
Dr Abel Z argues sea water contains all earth elements and supports fluoridation and iodized salt use while criticizing FDA doubts. The piece cites history of science resisting new ideas and tells readers to send for a scientific booklet on ocean trace chemicals.
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France
England
Ransom Not Visible In Cuba Food Aid Claims
Miami exiles report they see none of the 53 million dollars of U S food and medicine sent to Fidel Castro in exchange for Bay of Pigs invaders. The latest group aboard a return flight to Miami repeats that they cannot find any food or medicines, many items stamped with a Stars and Stripes.
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Fidel Castro
Pockets Tell Age Of Man
A reflection on how pockets reveal a person’s true age and life story. From infancy to old age, items shift from toys and initials to photos, credits, and reminders of work and family, showing a man’s journey and priorities as time passes.
Addressing School Dropouts Through Early Reading Help
The piece argues many youths drop out due to reading gaps and weak basic skills. It urges early parental involvement in elementary grades to build finishing high school resolve, noting possible technical or private schooling as alternatives and the risks of marriage or work choices for those who quit.
Kanauga 4Hers Hold Wien er Roast and Hayride
The Kanauga 4 H Club hosted a wiener roast and hayride with forty two children attending. The Silver Bridge Skylarks 4 H Club met at Kanauga School as part of a community gathering. Pvt. Robert Wright on 10 days leave spent time with his parents in Oklahoma. Mr and Mrs Charles Beard returned from Washington DC and Virginia. Mr and Mrs W M Beard visited Frank Clendenin. Miss Connie Sutter of Chesapeake spent summer with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Otho Suiter. Bible school closed in Kanauga and a program was held. Fifty children were enrolled.
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