Governors Lose Luster As Voters Move Toward Washington
A Washington Post analysis notes voters punished 12 governors in one term, six Democrats and six Republicans, with only four gaining larger majorities. It argues the federal center now dominates policy, reducing states to compliant offices while weak governors struggle amid high pocketbook costs.
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Richard Scammon
Elmer Anderson
Minnesota
Mark O. Hatfield
Oregon
Archie M. Gubbrud
South Dakota
Frank Morrison
Nebraska
Grant Sawyer
Nevada
Vision and safety warnings for hunters in the woods
The NRA cites that nearly one in four big game accidents involve mistaken targets and one in seven occur when the shooter cannot see. Experts urge voluntary eye checks, proper vision tests for licenses, and bringing shatter resistant glasses to woods to prevent mistaken-for-game casualties.
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National Rifle Association
John W. Ferree
National Society For the Prevention of Blindness
Mao hints at India border riches and resort potential
Mao Tse tung states his interest in the India China border goes beyond geography. The area reportedly harbors mica jade crystals abundant wildlife herbs and rich pastures with lakes and fish. He muses on turning it into a vacation resort or retirement home.
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China
India
Mao
Khrushchev
Black Sea
Eleanor Roosevelt and her lasting social impact
A reflective tribute detailing Eleanor Roosevelt’s life from her settlement work on New York’s Lower East Side to her White House leadership. It praises her humanitarian drive, Desegregation advocacy, and personal resilience while noting mixed public reception and her enduring influence on civil rights and social reform.
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New York
Chinatown
Chicago
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Florence Kelley
Women’s Trade Union League
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Theodore
Longworth
Theodore, Jr
Kermit
China
Archie
Dear Abby Columns on Advice and Personal Dilemmas
A collection of Dear Abby readers questions spanning a freshman singer urged to quit college, a separated father seeking guidance over his son, a teen seeking help with blushing, and reader notes offering encouragement and a request for personal replies. Abby responds with practical guidance and reassurance.
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Abby
Adoption Doubts Over Inherited Criminality Debated
A six week old boy Tony A. is up for adoption as debate centers on whether criminal traits are inherited. Dr. Crane urges that environment shapes morality, noting Cain and Abel and Jezebel versus Esther as examples. Readers are invited to contact for more information and booklets.
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Tony A
Jezebel
Esther
Dr. Crane
Cain
Abel
America’s gummed up party system after election
James Marlow contends that American politics remain split within both parties with Democrats holding Senate and House majorities while Republicans remain a perpetual minority. The piece notes Northern and Southern Democrats’ rifts and questions how future alignments might form.
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Congress
Senate
House
Kennedy
Eisenhower
Listen to His Wife Turns Hair Salon Millionaire Tale
Larry Matthews parlayed a wife inspired idea into an all night beauty salon and a chain of salons and barber shops. He built a nationwide network and sold out for nearly a million dollars to a construction firm which now runs the expansion abroad. Matthews credits listening to his wife for his success and urges public acceptance of tinted hair for both men and women. In Ohio, Michael Capozio resigns as Papresst High head football coach after seven seasons with a 33-28-3 mark. he continues as a teacher.
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Larry Matthews
Matthews
New York City
Europe
South America
Larry
Wapakoneta
Ohio
Michael Capoziello
Papresst High School
Supt. F. C. Ellsworth
Capoziello
Springfield Catholic
Portsmouth
Bedford
Today in History November 13 1962meteors over eastern North America
On November 13 1962 the day marked the 317th of the year with 48 days remaining A historical note recalls the 1833 meteor shower when over 200000 shooting stars were seen across eastern North America The event was believed by many to signal the world’s end and inspired various studies and interpretations.
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Associated Press
North America
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