Aberdeen Quints Anew Nation’s First Surviving Quintuplets
James and Marys, born two months premature to Andrew James and Mary Ann Fisher in Aberdeen South Dakota, survive their birth marking the nation’s first quintuplets to live. The family once lived on a drafty nine room rented farm with a $76 weekly grocery job, now aided by the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce and a flood of gifts.
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James
Marys
Andrew James
Mary Ann Fisher
Aberdeen
S.D
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce
Drumbeat argues Kennedy easily beating Goldwater in 1964
Rep. Emanuel Celler of New York echoes Democrats’ warning cry that a Kennedy victory over Barry Goldwater would be simple in 1964. The thesis claims a clear liberal versus conservative race would favor Kennedy, a pattern that frightened Republicans into avoiding the conservative nominee.
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Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Kennedy
Rep
Emanuel Celler
New York
Robert A. Taft
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Canada sells wheat to Soviet Union sparks debate
The 500 million wheat sale to the Soviet Union draws criticism for aiding enemies of democracies while China also benefits from large wheat shipments. Analysts see improved markets for non communist nations, possible gold market effects, and questions over political concessions tied to the deal. Spanning history and biology notes follow.
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Canada
Soviet Union
China
Washington
U.s.-Canada
Atlantic
Castro regime risks Cuba becoming a pesthouse with rinderpest and water woes
The piece warns that Cuba under Castro faces a cattle disease outbreak, rinderpest, and deteriorating water systems in Havana and Camaguey. It links confiscation of cattle and poor governance to protein shortages, contaminated water, and rising typhoid cases, urging U.S. action for public health.
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Castro
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Che’’ Guevara
United States Department of Agriculture
Central Africa
European Economic Community and Aid
Agency For International Development
Western Hemisphere
New World
Brazil
Cebu
India
Far East
Russia
Daniel James
Havana
Camaguey
Filberto Lugo
Revolucion
Jorge Fernandez Valle
Fernandez Valle
Bay of Pigs
United States
Dear Abby Listening Post Tips and Reader Queries
Dear Abby answers readers on sleep talking seduction, calling a scoutmaster Joe vs Mr Jones, and a friend’s consideration in a shop incident. The column emphasizes respect for elders, polite boundaries, and practical advice without judgment.
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Abby
Eli
Joe
Mr. Jones
Life Begins At 40 By Robert Peterson
A newspaper column discusses widows vs widowers, aging habits, and four health rules to stay well. It cites Metropolitan Life data on widows, reflects on wealth and vocation with J Paul Getty, and notes patterns of waking times and weekend attitudes as people age. It invites readers to request a booklet by mailing a stamped self addressed envelope and 10 cents.
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The
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
J. Paul Getty
Getty
the Messenger
Mary B Confesses A Cross Color Dating Mania
A college coed Mary B aged 18 confesses a secret sexual complex driving her to seek dates across racial lines. Parents bring her to Dr. Crane after noting hyper sexual tendencies and social ostracism. Her motive is not racial prejudice but a hidden compulsion culminating in crossing color lines.
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Mary
Mary B
Crane
Anyody
Depue Heads Vinton ASC Committee
William V. Depue of Hamden was re elected chairman of the Vinton County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation committee at the McArthur convention. Lawrence O. Bray and Robert Jones were re elected vice chair and member, with Lloyd Cox as first alternate and John Wood as second alternate. Ballots were counted Sept. 6.
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McArthur
William V. Depue
Hamden
Vinton County
Lawrence O. Bray
Creola
Robert Jones
Albany
Lloyd Cox
John Wood
Radcliff
Edsel Minton
ASC
Health And Happiness Spelling Skills For Creative Students
The article argues gifted children may excel in ideas yet falter in writing due to poor spelling. It urges rewarding knowledge and creative expression while improving spelling, suggesting separate grades for content and spelling, and advocating early intervention and special programs to nurture both talents and discipline.
Tractors on Show at Verona Agriculture Fair
Verona Italy AP reports a diverse tractor display at an agriculture fair. Exhibits featured high thin wheeled models for rice paddies, heavy tread tires for contour plowing, and low-slung frames for navigating beneath olive trees.
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Verona
Italy
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William Calcraft
England
London
Newgate Prison
Mount
Everest
John Chamberlain
Dear Abby
the Listening Post
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Oakland
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Calif
By Robert Peterson
George W. Crane
Depue
Vinton
Jesus
Garry C. Myers
Thathens Messenger
Sunday Messenger
Oey
D&s
Ohio
Vaily
WU. S
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