Denton POW cites prayer as survival key and calls for cautious aid
In a retrospective interview with Kathryn Johnson, a former US Navy POW describes prayer as central to surviving torture at the Zoo camp in October 1966. He urges measured reconstruction aid to North Vietnam and supports peace efforts while endorsing strong military action if aggression continues, arguing for U S. restraint and a broader role for diplomacy with China and the USSR.
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Formance
Comfor
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
DRV
Democratic Republic of
U.S
United States
China
Nixon
Memory, childhood days recalled in a brisk New York piece
The piece blends reminiscence with social snapshots from earlier days. It notes boxing legends, Prohibition stiffs, street tar tastes, and the shared nostalgia of a generation that saw gender norms, finances, and youth rites of passage differently.
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New York
Earth
John L. Sullivan
Boston
Eastern Star Mini Wanca Chapter Holds Weather Affected Meeting
A stated meeting at Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall West Grand Avenue drew small attendance due to weather Friendship Night was planned Fellowship activities included dinner for Past Masters Night of Orchard Lodge scheduled April 30 Lucile Mooers chaired refreshments by Edrice Bates and committee.
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Miniwanca
Order of the Eastern Star
Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall
West Grand Avenue
Olga Dayton
Orchard Lodge
A.F
A.M
Lucile Mooers
Edrice Bates
Swiss tipping debate noted by Geneva visitors
In Geneva a dispute over tipping splits opinion. Signs say service not included while tourists expect 15 percent tips. A government commission calls the unclear system a nuisance and suggests all-included pricing to boost Switzerland as a tourist nation. Some staff fear revenue loss and higher taxes, while trends show growing tipping where service comprise gains ground.
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Geneva
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Commission
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