Editorials And Features Consider Human Spirit Triumph
The piece argues astronauts are people who overcome medical and personal setbacks, not supermen. It highlights Alan Shepard, John Glenn, Walter Cunningham, Jim Lovell, Frank Borman, Buzz Aldrin, Scott Carpenter, Deke Slayton and their recoveries and comebacks, framing space feats as triumphs of resolve.
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Alan Shepard
Mercury
Shepard
Superman
William Barry ‘Furlong
John Glenn
U.S. Senate
Walter Cunningham
Jim Lovell
Frank Borman
Korea
Buzz Aldrin
Neil Armstrong
Scott Carpenter
Deke Slayton
NASA
Furlong
Local Tax Pie Reveals Growth in State Local Taxes
Americans paid an average of 480 in taxes to state and local governments in fiscal 1969, rising 42 from 1968. Per capita state local taxes ranged from 221 in Arkansas to 576 in New York, with California at 540 and Hawaii Nevada and Massachusetts above 450. Total state local tax take reached 76.1 billion, up 9.14 billion from 1968 and 60 percent higher than 1964.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce Clearing House
Arkansas
New York
California
Hawaii
Nevada
Massachusetts
U S Trains Brazil Cops Amid Torture Allegations
The United States faces sworn claims of funding and training Brazil’s police who torture prisoners. Documents, including a statement by Lina Sattamini, describe electric shocks and beatings, with U.S. officials deeming the assertions credible. Hearings by Sen. Church are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Brazil
Washington
State Department
Lina Penna Sattamini
Agency For Internation Development
USA
Sen
Frank Church
Didaho
Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis and Its Effects
A patient letter explains rheumatoid arthritis as joint space inflammation causing pain, swelling, and deformity. It notes whole body impact, fatigue, nodules, fever, and anemia, plus aspirin as a key but doctor-guided treatment. The piece cites attribution to Newspaper Enterprise Association and a Bible verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Lamb
United States
Wil
Automatic false cards in bridge by Oswald and Jacoby
In a Bridge column, Oswald and Jacoby discuss when a false card can win, calling such plays automatic false cards. They analyze a hand where South must navigate West s spades and a heart discard, using a diamond finesse and the potential West false card to judge the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Oswald
West
South
East
Bridge hand puzzle with bidding and response
South holds 8 7 4 3 2 of spades and 7 of clubs Q 9 8 of diamonds K 10 4 3 of hearts. After West North East South auction 1y double pass partner raises to 2s. Decide the best line now and anticipate tomorrow's question about further action.
Vocabulary Quiz Across and Down Terms
Crossword style list clues cover Hindu gods and goddesses, Brahmanic triad variants, instruments, ships, routes, colors, and titles. Includes names like Vishnu and Cleopatra era references, plus terms for crime, plants, animals, and religious texts across many categories.
Nixon era call for fire in the belly and national unity
The piece urges a strong presidential stance to end the Vietnam War and tackle domestic crises. It contrasts Nixon with Churchill and MacArthur, argues for emotional leadership, and criticizes politicking. It calls for decisive action on inflation, labor, and foreign policy, while defending free speech and democratic processes.
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Nixon
Indochina
LBJ
Adlai Stevenson
Churchill
Douglas MacArthur
General Mac
Harry Truman
Russia
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Nathaniel Goldstein
Canada
Ontario Securitie Commission
Athabasca
Alex Low
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
By Oswald
James Jacoby
North Aky
Mosias
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David
Egypt
Vishnu
Poe
Mewspaper Enterprise
Arsa
Paul Harvey
Felf
Mr. Nixon
Apostle Paul
Gov
Reagan
Asia
Uncle
Congress
Judiciary
Executive Branch
Gerhard A. Gesell
Barriing
House
Internal Security Subcommittee
Wirton M. Blownt
Fred Hartman
John Wadley
Ann B. Pritchett
Preston Pendergrass
Johnella Boynton
Paul Putman
Dwight Moody
Leon Brown
Grimes Voce
Reese
Baytown
Texas
Baytown Sun, Inc
Memorial Drive
P.O
Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc
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