Space Year proposal aims for peaceful international use
Senator Humphrey urged an international space year to regulate space activity and prevent a drift toward global conflict. He linked it to the 1958 International Geophysical Year and warned space technology could escape political control without cooperation. He argued a multinational effort could yield a treaty reserving space for peaceful uses and value from shared data, while noting limited benefits from some TV programming.
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United States
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Antarctic
Franco’s cautious stance saves Britain in 1940 41
Newly published Nazi documents show Hitler urged Franco to attack Gibraltar but Franco stalled with pretexts. His cautious refusals kept Spain out of the war, a vital factor as Britain faced a bleak winter with Allied forces overextended.
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Mussolini
Franco
Salazar
Britain
Germany
Spain
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Signs of spring and the working season
The piece argues that while spring heralds with kites and crocuses the true signal is the working spring marked by tasks that cause blisters dirt under nails and a thorn in the finger. It notes many signs are unreliable but a thorn-pricked hand reliably resumes the spring chores.
Doomed Luxuries: Tax Free Living Under Fire
A critique of Kennedy era proposed taxCuts ending expense accounts for executives. The plan would curb wine dine entertainments and club dues, limit business gifts and travel costs, and shift lifestyle trends away from golf clubs and luxury conventions toward more modest office deals and home cooking.
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America
Congress
Kennedy Fails To Back Civil Rights Pledge
Kennedy delays on enacting a broad civil rights program though he pledged last September to push a bill embodying all Democratic platform pledges. White House Secretary Salinger said Clark and Celler offers are not administration backed and that Kennedy prioritizes existing laws and executive powers.
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Emanuel Celler
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Dear Abby Column Letters From Readers
A collection of reader questions and Abby Van Buren responses. Topics include handling unwanted attention for height, disclosing past emotional issues to a fiancée, and managing gifts from a mother in law within a marriage. Abby advises walking tall, honesty before marriage, and remaining open to generosity while keeping pride.
Doctor Crane's Teens Learn to Grow Up Through Tests
Dr. George W. Crane argues maturity is the ability to look ahead and adjust behavior. He presents questions on daily habits and responsibilities for teenagers to rate themselves, urging foresight with parents’ routines, finances, schooling, dating, and chores.
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George W. Crane
Stop Me in Class Wars and Late Night Pranks
Harley Weaver told his group he had served two full terms in class 4-A during Roosevelt and Truman. A friend and Weaver rang up people at 3 am for weeks, shouting Guess who. A nudist camp clash led to one man shouting and another advising him to keep his shirt off. An irate conductor grabbed a musician by the collar and berated him over brass and oboe differences.
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Roosevelt
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Bennett Cert
King Features Syndicate
Shawnee Methodist Conference Considers Two Point Circuit
The Shawnee Fourth Quarterly Conference, led by District Superintendent Dr. Harry Baker of Zanesville, met recently. A New Straitsville group explored forming a two point circuit to improve social relations and budgeting but took no decision. The boards will reconvene May 11 at New Straitsville with Dr. Baker. Also noted were visits by Mayor William Schuster and family from Indianapolis.
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Harry Baker
Zanesville
New Straitsville
Inn keeper accused of unkindness toward Udall guests
In a letter from Athens a reader denounces an inn keeper for turning away Udall and friends seeking shelter from the elements. The writer condemns rudeness and hospitality failures, urging patrons to avoid the establishment and recalling a moral tale of unkindness.
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Udall
Social Notes From Racine Highlights Week’s Visits
Mrs. Ethel Smith hosted Class 3 with devotions on Bright Intervals led by Mrs. Letha Morris and a Patience program by Mrs. Edna Pickens. Numerous local residents attended church visits, hospital, and family gatherings at homes across Racine and nearby towns.
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Ethel Smith
Letha Morris
Edna Pickens
Smith
Maude Young
Esta Eaton
Ida Howell
Frankie Neigler
Dorothy Norris
Ara Morris
Lovey Sayre
Mary McCauley
Gretta Simp
Painter Ridge Mr and Mrs Bell honor 75th birthday
Mr and Mrs Alfree Bell of near Salem Center celebrated Mr Bell s 75th birthday host and guest list included Clarence Cooper Ralph Keefer Cisco Williams Charlie Bill and John Williams of Albany and Sterl Williams family of Columbus plus Weaver Knotts and Knotts families from nearby towns. Dick Matheny moved his sawmill to the Burl Drake place. Kenna Knotts traveled to Gallipolis and Pomeroy last week. Mrs Ward Wilson has been ill recently.
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Alfree Bell
Salem Center
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Clarence Cooper
Ralph Keefer
Cisco Williams
Charlie Bill
John Williams
Albany
Sterl Williams
Creig and
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Columbus
George Weaver
New Straitsville
Frank Knotts
Ewington
Dick Matheny
Burl Drake Place
Kenna Knotts
Gallipolis
Pomeroy
Carpenter CARPENTER-Columbia Grange to Meet Friday
Regular meeting of Carpenter CARPENTER-Columbia Grange scheduled for Friday evening May 12. Social notices include visits and family gatherings from Columbus Athens and Harrisonville with several overnight stays and a piano recital. A birth announced for Clara Mae Stansbury and health updates on Frank Sutphin and Dale Eugene Turner.
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Nancy Smith
Clyde Walker
Thurman
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Reed Jeffers
Lester Cordray
Athens
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Douglas Waters
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Carl Walton
Columbus
Dru Woodrum
Ellen McKnight
Sharon
Fern Gillogly
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Jane Jordan
Leo Dudgeon
Clair Dudgeon
Woodrow Harmon
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Harrisonville
Ethel Foley
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Charles McCall
Orange Park
Florida
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Clara Mae Stansbury
Clair Dale Stansbury
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Frank Sutphin
Meigs General Hospital
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Dale Eugene Turner
Reynoldsburg
Butch
Warren G. Turner
Various Local Families Visit in Weekend Gatherings
Residents from Gallipolis Michigan Georgia Grove City and Pomeroy visited relatives in Vinton over the weekend. The Houchins family from Georgia and others spent time with local households including the Cardwell Higgins Harris and Houchins clans.
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Georgia
Tom Houchins
Victor Casle
Houchin
U. S. Army
Clinton Lambert
Grove City
Anna Higgins
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