Presidential hopefuls and the messy campaign theater
Essayist notes the chaotic image of campaigns with many hopefuls throwing pies and eggs while voters see only one winner. It compares political illusion to business claims of being the mildest product and reflects on Johnson, Kennedy, Goldwater, and other figures amid a Democratic process.
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Scranton itinerary outlined for Charleston visit
Gov William Scranton plans a Charleston stop as part of his Republican presidential bid. Staff member Bill Greenlee released a detailed schedule with arrivals at Kanawha Airport at 10 a.m. and departure for Miami at 2 p.m. all events to be at the Daniel Boone Hotel including a private reception and news conference.
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Cornell Offers First U.S. Journalism Course in 1874
In 1874 Cornell University introduced the first journalism course in the United States marking a pioneering step in higher education. The program established foundational study for reporting editing and media ethics at a major American university.
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Hollywood Beat NAGS: Terence Stamp stars in The Collector in Hollywood
Hollywood gossip notes Terence Stamp’s move from Billy Budd to The Collector and a Broadway turn in Alfie with Lau rence Harvey. Jean Shrimpton visits Stamp amid talk of future roles and weight shifts.
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Sewer Project Begins June 29 at Cedar Bluff Va
Cedar Bluff in Tazewell County Virginia moves to start a $360000 sewer project by June 29 to secure about half the funding from a federal Accelerated Public Works Act grant and a bond issue. Mayor W R Williams says all loose ends must be tied to begin construction, with cost containment by removing certain lines serving few homes.
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Topless Suit Seen As Sign Of Decay
Moscow based Izvestia declared topless bathing suits mark decay in American society. The Soviet paper headed Back to Barbarism and argued American fashion promotes trampling morals and social interests, calling the moneybag society decay ongoing.
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Izvestia
Lone surgeon restores driver’s severed arm in single operation
W T Marks, a 52 year old driver from Harrisonburg Virginia, survived a May 29 crash after a lone surgeon rebuilt his arm in one operation. The procedure, performed at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, included reattaching nerves, replacing a bone fragment, and securing tendons. Doctors plan further therapy at the University of Virginia Hospital as Marks may receive an artificial hand.
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Boat Capsizing on Pakpanang River Kills Dozens in Thailand
A passenger vessel capsized in the Pakpanang River in southern Thailand injuring or killing many aboard. Reports say about 42 of roughly 100 people on board died as the boat overturned in midstream before dawn while passengers rested. cause not disclosed.
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By a legislative act Canada adopts lacrosse as national game
A government act designates lacrosse as Canada's national game, elevating the sport to national status and aligning cultural identity with a traditional team game played across regions.
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