Look Out For Blitz Campaign In Wage Law Debate
The article warns of a possible blitz to expand the federal minimum wage and extend the wage-hour law to local businesses like retailing. It argues wage hikes would raise overall prices, reduce employment for unskilled workers, and hurt retail job chances while noting 1660 marks England’s Restoration anniversary.
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Congress
Charles II
England
United States
Robert W. Sarnoff
National Broadcasting Company
Sarnoff
Generations Debate Responsibility for Today’s World
A discussion on accountability spans older leaders and younger arrivals. Norman Cousins warned campus youths lack the desire to know and think, while James E. Gardner blames the present elders for shaping the imperfect world. The piece argues middle aged generations must answer for current conditions even as youths push for change.
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Norman Cousins
Saturday Review
N.C
Dear Abby: What to do when husband brings unannounced guests
Abigail Van Buren advises maintaining pantry staples for surprise guests and suggests the wife delegate hosting by dressing and letting the husband take everyone out to dine. The columnist notes there is no need to be caught with a bare cupboard in this modern age.
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Abby
Is It Wise To Visit The Far Pacific In Wartime Tensions
The piece notes concerns over Eisenhower's Pacific trip amid suspected military posturing by Communist powers and possible demonstrations near Formosa. It questions whether such high level travel is prudent when tensions rise and U S forces move into the Southwest Pacific for training that may bolster countering China.
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Eisenhower
Far Pacific
Southwest Pacific
Red China
Formosa
Eisen
The Land Of The Free Criticism Of The President
Cyrus S. Eaton urges a friendlier approach to Russia, prompting debate over patriotism. A Ohio newspaper letter defends free speech against calls to curb criticism of the president, noting historic traditions and dangers of silencing dissent.
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Cyrus S. Eaton
Russia
Eaton
Ohio
Washington
Lincoln
Children praise Columbus tale sent to Jim Bishop
Letters from Blairsville third graders compliment Jim Bishop on his Columbus story. They express delight and ask for more writing, with comments on other historical figures. The exchange notes classroom activities and student enthusiasm.
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Mr. Bishop
Christopher Columbus
Doctor Crane's Personal Cases On Homosexuality
Dr Crane argues homosexuality is not innate and can be changed through training. He cites Ed M a Navy officer discharged for homosexuality and claims many men were helped to become heterosexuals. He links homosexuality to environment, youth training, prisons and military settings. He offers a bulletin for 20 cents and notes Kailas in Tibet as a pilgrimage topic.
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Ed M
Navy
Dr. Crane
Air Corps
Remembering Athens Local Landmarks and School Plans
A reader lists historic Athens sites and people like Pete Finsterwald Billy Mills Moler and the Columbia Theater plus the 1911 Halley's Comet and a 1907 flood. The letter asks if Connett School will be sold and urges keeping the building for community use while noting proposed future plans to improve education and county ties.
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Marshal
Pete) Finsterwald
Billy” Mills
Bill
Moler
Bethel Bros
Tewksberry
Athens
Buchtel and
Poston
Connett
Mary E. Cox
Nelsonville
Bearded Beatnik in a Sparse One-Room Flat
A bearded beatnik occupies a bare one-room flat with only a bed and chair. A visitor finds two old magazines and a sharp mockery about decorating. The piece captures quirky humor and a glimpse of a lonely occupant amid odd observations.
Local Notices From Salem Center and Nearby Areas
Salem Center resident Clair Edmundson suffered a heart attack recently. A weekend visit brought Mr and Mrs Ted Smith and daughter along with Mr and Mrs Titus Smith to Louis ville Kentucky to see Mr and Mrs Billy Wallace. Mike and Vickie Wallace returned with them to stay awhile. Word arrives from Columbus of the death of Mrs Blanche Davis of the Star Hall vicinity. Mr and Mrs R O Strong have moved to Cleveland Ohio where Mr Strong is stationed in the Navy.
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Clair Edmundson
Ted Smith
Titus Smith
Billy Wallace
Louisville
Mike
Vickie Wallace
Columbus
Blanche Davis
Davis
Star Hall
R. O. Strong
Cleveland, Ohio
Mr. Strong
Navy
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Cuba
Chou En-lai
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Elmer
Land of the Free
Jim Bishop
Jim
Third Ward School
Blairsville, Pa
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Alden Palmer
Barbara Ferraro
Linda Thomas
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Jimmy Pennararia
Jesus
Steve Kasperik
Peggy Anne DeSalle
Doctor Crane
George W. Crane
Chicago
Tibet
the Public Forum
the Messenger
Jay Withem
F. C. Stednan Co
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James Brothers
C. H. Brown
Drayman
K and M
Hocking Valley
Opera House
D. Zenner Co
Browns
Millfield
Stewart
Bennett Cerf
Disneyland Hotel
Russel Crouse
Salem Center
Athens Messenger
Sunday Messenger
Ohio & Va
Cce
Ieee
U. S
Possessions
Associated Press
All Mail Passenger Publish Co
Union St
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