Shakers to Memorialize Hancock Mass Community
The Shakers, once influential in 18th and 19th century America, will be remembered with a permanent memorial in Hancock Massachusetts. Once prolific craftsmen and innovative creators, they founded communities from Watervliet to New England and beyond. The exhibit will feature two restored buildings and a future Shaker village.
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Hancock
Mass
Shakers
United Society of Believers In Christ
Ann Lee
America
Watervilet
N.Y
Albany
New England
Kentucky
Ohio
Indiana
Propaganda Push for Berlin Crisis and Western Unity
The text urges hard diplomatic work to strengthen Western unity before a Berlin crisis. It favors an all-out propaganda campaign to defend Western positions against Moscow and to win public support. It notes possible shifts with De Gaulle and Britain and warns the Kremlin may have overplayed its hand.
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Berlin
Russia
Moscow
de Gaulle
Kremlin
Before You Go Reminders for a Safe Vacation
The article advises arranging a neighbor to stop mail and papers, trim the lawn, and watch for entry. It stresses double checking door and window locks, activating lights to give an occupied look, and keeping up forethought for a carefree trip and peaceful return.
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Shaggy
The Final Solution to Poor TV Programming
A columnist critiques a TV performer’s advice to flip the dial as a cure for dull programming. The piece notes that changing channels often yields more of the same and suggests that some viewers choose to switch off entirely, reading by lamp instead.
Jim Bishop on Ernest Hemingway’s craft and persona
The piece reflects on Hemingway as a ruthless, generous mentor in writing, noting his war work, marriages, and pursuit of truthful emotion. It praises his eye for scene, fearlessness, and the distance between his heroes and the man.
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Ernest Hemingway
Hemingway
Ernest
Dear Abby Society and Memorial Day Riches Clash
Dear Abby column tips on etiquette and romance. A reader fumes at a couple hosting in casual wear as “high society” and asks if old-fashioned. Another asks about honoring a late spouse on Memorial Day and whether to move on. A third seeks tactful rejection of a persistent date with advice to deflect politely.
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Abby
Idaho
Doctor Crane's Personal Cases
Caleb R aged 37 a busy farmer is advised by a county agent to reorganize his schedule to save time. The article urges husbands to share household duties, especially evenings and weekends, and previews a follow-up on efficiency for wives. Readers are invited to request Dr Crane's 200 point tests for husbands and wives.
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Caleb
George W. Crane
Caleb R
Kennedy Campaign Contributions Landed Kennedy Appointees
A review of House clerks records shows Kennedy era donors securing top posts in the State Department and beyond. Gr ant Stockdale and John Stanley Rice became ambassadors to Ireland and the Netherlands respectively after giving to Citizens for Kennedy Johnson. Other contributors include James Gavin, W Averell Harriman, J Kenneth Galbraith, and G Mennen Williams who joined the State Department and related offices.
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House of Representatives
Kennedy
Democratic National Committee
Citizens For Kennedy-Johnson
State Department
Miami
Florida
Grant Stockdale
Citizens For
Kennedy-Johnson
Ireland
Pennsylvania
John Stanley Rice
Netherlands
James Gavin
France
New York
W. Averell Harriman
Johnson
The
Harvard
J. Ken
Neth Galbraith
Kennedy-Johnson Fund
India
G. Mennen Williams
Katie Louchelm
Washington, D.C
Kennedy- Johnson
Angier Biddle Duke
George Crews McGhee
Texas
Kennedy Johnson
Chicago
Phillip M. Klutznick
Adlai Stevenson
UN Economic and Social Council
New Zealand
Anthony
Tony’’ Akers
Health And Happiness at Home Child Play Guidelines
Reader letters from Idaho describe neighbors with many kids visiting daily. Advice recommends setting posted rules, defined visit times, supervised meals, and decisive limits to protect children and household routine.
Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf
A humorous clipped fragment portrays a suburban husband awakened by his wife with a shovel to tend rose bushes, followed by a baffling aside about a hurried sign and a vague dinner remark. The piece hints at domestic whimsy with a performative voice.
Visiting guests from Akron and nearby towns
Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Compston included Mrs. Nellie McGrew and the Morgan family with their daughter from Akron. Homer Icenhower of Pomeroy visited Emerson Johnson, and Sandra Cornell of Carrollton visited Judy and Bonnie De. Cris Roush of Salem Center called on Mr. and Mrs. Harold Roush. Harry Adams of Charleston visited Mr. and Mrs. Gayle Price and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Price.
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Portland
George Compston
Nellie McGrew
Robert Morgan
Charles Rack
Akron
Homer Icenhower
Pomeroy
Emerson Johnson
Sandra Cornell
Carrollton
Judy
Bonnie de. Long
Cris Roush
Salem Center
Harold Roush
Harry Adams
Charleston
Gayle Price
Hubert Price
Question on Grosvenor Monument Dedication
A Messenger note questions Mrs Grosvenor involvement in funding the town’s Civil War soldier monument erected by a 1893 Athens County tax levy of 10000 dollars. It recalls General Grosvenor as dedication chairman and praising Major Townsend for rallying Ohio Legislature support.
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Ullom
Athens
Sutton
Weekly Messenger
General Grosvenor
Charles Townsend
Grosvenor
Ohio
Athens County
Townsend
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Dear Abby
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Washington Report
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G. E. Sutton
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