Bold Townsmen of Lewisport Launch $50 Million Bonds
Lewisport Kentucky with 700 residents issues a $50 million industrial development bond to finance an aluminum rolling mill. The plan sells the town on earning rental payments to cover debt in 25 years. Project promises 1000 plus jobs and future growth, funded by federal state and local shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewisport
Louisville
Evansville
Ohio River
Harvey Aluminum Co
Harvey
Lewisburg
Year Round Compensation Proposal From Kennedy
President Kennedy urges Congress to extend permanent unemployment benefits to long-time workers, replacing state payments with a year round federal program. The plan targets 21 percent of unemployed beyond 26 weeks, aims for 50 percent weekly benefits, and funds by raising taxable wages from 3600 to 5200 and a 0.3 percent tax increase.
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Kennedy
Congress
Washington exodus shows government talent drain under Kennedy era
The piece notes Newton N. Minow leaving the FCC to join Encyclopedia Britannica as executives depart Washington. It discusses attrition of Kennedy appointees, compares with Eisenhower era, and warns of new political job classifications that threaten civil service careers amid calls for trained leaders and policy making roles.
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Newton N. Minow
Federal Communications Commission
Washington
Kennedy
Eisenhower
Republicans face off with imprecision in 1964 race
The piece argues that the GOP’s shift toward vague candidates to win a coalition mirrors past losses. It cites Eisenhower and Roosevelt as proof that precise position sets win elections, while urging leaders to field clearly defined figures like Romney or Rhodes to build a durable, broad-based majority.
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Nelson Rockefeller
Goldwater
Romney
Scranton
Ike Eisenhower
Ike
Adlai Stevenson
Franklin Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Jim Farley
Louis Howe
I.B.M
Amintore Fanfani
Italy
Christian Democratic Party
Fanfani Party
America
Cuba
George Romney
Jim Rhodes
Ohio
Dear Abby column excerpts reveal reader dilemmas and humor
A compilation of Dear Abby letters covers marriage camping budget conflicts, a suspicious spouse, a mother reading a daughter's mail, and a tongue in cheek cattle attire pun. It showcases practical advice and lighthearted commentary on everyday family situations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Sis
How to Make an Interesting Speech by Anecdotal Talk
A preacher recalls Rev. Tremaine inviting him to a luncheon after a rally day service. He cites a southern colored woman’s storytelling method to keep audiences engaged and urges clergy to use simple, relatable narratives and audience participation. He promotes a booklet offering the method.
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Old Home Church
U. S.A
Jesus
Christ
Ralph Lockman
America
Radcliff Garden Club Meets with Guests and Returns of Richard Wells
Radcliff Garden Club held a meeting with Mrs. Harvey Collins presiding. Declarations were given by Mrs. Gomer Bowen. Mrs. Ruth Swish read an article. Miss Elizabeth Eberts attended as a guest. Refreshments were served. Richard Wells returned home after surgery at Grant Hospital in Columbus. Mrs. Bertie Walters of Columbus visited Radcliff and Puritan relatives.
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Gladys Pierce Radcliff
Winton
Garden Club
Harvey Collins
Gomer Bowen
Ruth Swish
Elizabeth Eberts
Richard Wells
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Bertie Walters
Radcliff
Puritan
Life Begins At 40 A Column on Exercise and Career Changes
A reader asks if golfing 18 holes weekly provides adequate exercise. the advice favors daily quota and stronger activity. Another questions leaving engineering for carpentry. the reply says pursue satisfying work and cites a dual career in sports retail and cabinetry. A tropical retirement warning follows along with tips on testing new product ideas and seeking markets for bronze pole desk ornaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tahiti
the Messenger
Kennedy Visits TVA Anniversary Marked By Muscle Shoals History
James Marlow recalls Kennedy’s TVA visit marking the 30th anniversary of the Tennessee Valley Authority. The piece traces origins from Theodore Roosevelt through Wilson Hoover to FDR and Norris, the creation of TVA to provide power, flood control, and navigation across seven states with 31 dams and 80,000 square miles served.
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Washington
U.S. Army Engineers
Tennessee
Kennedy
Roosevelts
Wilson
Coolidge
Hoover
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Roosevelt
Theodore
Muscle Shoals
Tennessee River
Norris
Tennessee Valley Authority
Congress
Franklin D. Roosevelt
TVA
Samuel Eliot Morison
Henry Steele Commager
Knoxville
Paducah
Ohio
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Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Disneyland
Boy Scouts of America
Punner
Orator
George W. Crane
God
James Marlow
JFK
Athens Messenger
SUN
W. Va
Y & Sun
Mati
Associated Dress
al Easenger Publishing Co
W. Union &T
Athens
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