Demands to Break Tradition in Democratic Presidential Talk
Opinion argues Lyndon B. Johnson should be Democratic nominee to break the 100 year ban on a Southern president. It cites Southern economic growth, wartime history, and party dynamics, while noting Johnson’s health and leadership. The piece also mentions Nixon as an alternative and weighs fairness in candidate choice.
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Outdoor cooking rises in American life as grill culture grows
The essay notes a Los Angeles man wins $10,000 for best grill pork tenderloin, illustrating outdoor cookery's wide popularity. It argues men often lead patio kitchens and families increasingly rely on grills, spurring experimentation and evolving American cuisine.
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Starbeams Pioneer Vaughan Defines One-Paragraph Journalism
Curious Kansas City readers once bought two pennies for the Star and found a feature on Starbeams. The piece profiles Bill Vaughan, 44, famed one paragraph Boswell, who writes as Senator Soaper for about 95 papers and aims to live one paragraph at a time.
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Opening a Can of Devils for the 1960s Reflected in US Policy
A reflective piece tracing how each decade since 1930 altered American politics and international roles. It notes 1940s armament and entry into World War II, 1950s Korea, 1960 summit collapse, and Khrushchev’s attacks stirring domestic unity. It highlights U2 controversy shaping the 1960 presidential campaign and a public preference for keeping foreigners out.
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Dear Abby readers weigh camp pressure and love ethics
A readers’ page features DEAR ABBY replies on summer camp objections and costly expectations. Advice covers enforcing camp, marital strain from work, housewarming notions, and warnings about a Red China publication.
Doctor Crane’s Personal Age Test Reveals Mental Rejuvenation
Ohio judge’s wife Fay E. describes her 30 day Compliment Club trial to Dr. Crane. She notes paying daily compliments, realizing social withdrawal, and vows to stay active. She reports renewed energy and aims to remain mentally young.
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Reading Ahead in Young Minds A Ohio Mother Seeks Advice
An Ohio mother describes her four year old daughter who began reading a pre primer within a week. The article offers guidance on continuing reading while avoiding boredom, conceit, eye strain, and social adjustment issues. It recommends gradual progression and home enrichment alongside school.
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Try and Stop Me and the Mirthful Golf Touts
A pudgy old duffer battles a 44-stroke four holes as he concedes the morning game. A Tulane student jokes about marrying a lively French girl to have his mother-in-law living in Paris. George Oswell riffs on autobiography and honesty in life.
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Sunday Messenger rates and delivery information
Athens Messenger announces subscription prices and delivery options with details for daily and Sunday editions. The notice lists period rates by mail and carrier, addresses, and post office classification information for the Athens, Ohio publication.
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