Bristol Route 13 paper details and staff names
The Courier and Times, published in Levittown Pennsylvania, lists ownership by Bristol Route 13 with officers Calkins and Browne, and staff including Gray, Oppenheimer, Winters, and Weck. It notes daily publication except Sundays and major holidays, AP affiliation, and subscription rates for mail and carrier delivery.
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Courier &, Times
Bristol
Levittown
Es . S
Calkins
Nb Deere
W. Calkins, JR
Deregha Browne
Grover Friend
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Gslm Newspaper Publishers’ Association
National Editorial Association
Southeastern Pennsylvania Publishers’ Association
United Press International
Serner and Gallagher, Inc
Fifth Avenue
New York
N.Y
Associated Press
George G. Gray
Sandy Oppenheimer
William J. Winters
Philip 0. Weck
The Age of Protest in American Public Life
An opinion piece argues that protest defines modern America from FDR to LBJ and beyond. It notes widespread protests over war, drafts, civil rights, Medicare, taxes, education, and cultural values, while questioning the clarity of demands and praising the overall healthy civic impulse.
Ritz Brothers Recall Las Vegas Growth and Gamble Losses
Norton Mockridge profiles the Ritz brothers reflecting on Las Vegas history from El Rancho Vegas to Caesars Palace. They discuss bringing women on stage, early fame, Norma Egestrom and Peggy Lee connections, and their shift away from gambling to steady showbiz income under tax and casino pressures.
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Las Vegas
Ritz Brothers
Harry Ritz
el Rancho Vegas
Jimmy Ritz
Norma Egstrom
Harry
Peggy Lee
Caesars Palace
The Lift From Cocktail A Letdown In Disguise
Dr William Brady argues that mood lifting from cocktails is a narcotic illusion caused by alcohol. He links irritable nerves to malnutrition and calcium and vitamin D deficiency, claiming proper nutrition, not more drinking, offers real relaxation and nerve stability.
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Cafe
Washington “Society
Readers invited to send brief signed letters
The newspaper welcomes letters from readers. They should be brief, to the point, and signed to show good faith. Signatures may be omitted upon request.
Takes Exception To Remarks At Meeting
A 15 year resident of Falls Township and officer of the Taxpayers Association objects to scathing remarks read by Board members at the Supervisors meeting on September 28 1967. He singles out Walter Almond and criticizes the reaction of officials who label citizen involvement as politics.
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Courier Times
Falls Township
Taxpayers Association
Supervisors
Walter Almond
Berkes
Falls Town
Community questions surround Lincoln Point rezoning decision
Ronald A Haslin a Falls Township resident voices concern over the boards handling of the Lincoln Point Shopping Center rezoning from neighborhood to commercial. He questions who influences the board and how public input is weighed, alleging political motives by the Taxpayers Association and urging clear accountable reasoning.
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Courier Times
Lincoln Point
Board of Supervisors
Taxpayers Association
Messers. Berkes and Almond
Falls Township
Lower
Makefield
Ag Segme
Lower Makefield
Aes & Buttal
United States
M Mr. Amond
Saturday Courier Times
Ronald A. Haslin
Falls
Levittown Soldier Highlight Praised by Courier Times
In a Levittown letter, Infantry Platoon Leader lauds Sp-4 Floyd Redmond a Levittown native now serving in Vietnam. Redmond trained at Landing Zone English with the 1st Cavalry Division becoming an interpreter aiding infantry units.
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Courier Times
Vietnam
Floyd Redmond
Levittown
Marion Redmond
Indian Creek Drive
1St Air Cav
Sp-4
Redmond
1St Cavis
Letter Exposes Cold View Of Charity Donors
A reader vents frustration at what they call detached Americans and mocks male insensitivity to charitable causes. The missive likens door-to-door fundraisers to encounters with unreceptive households and questions public sympathy for disabled children.
New Twist in Falls Township Taxpayer Game Prompted
A local letter-like piece describes Falls Township Supervisors using a game metaphor to mock taxpayer meetings. It cites Walter Almond of Falls as reading from prepared text and failing to substantiate charges, with remarks about politics and the Taxpayers Association.
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Courier Times
Morrisville
Falls
Walter Almond
Milton Sez
Simon Sez
Politcs
Taxpayers Association
Comparison In Very Poor Taste Letter Sparks Debate
A Levittown reader titled One Who Keeps Politics out of Religion criticizes John Bartram for likening Augie Everitt to John the Baptist in a recent Courier Times letter. The writer denounces using scripture for political aims and urges separating faith from politics.
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Courier Times
John Bartram
Augie” Everitt
John the Baptist
God
Levittown, Pa
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Harry S. Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Lyndon B. Johnson
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Great Society
America
Socrates
Plato
Norton Mockridge
Palace
Jimmy
William Brady
Dr. Brady
Europe
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