Dear Editor: Uncle Cal Blasts Headlines Over Laos Civil Rights
A letter-writer from Caribou chides papers for high profile world news while praising quirky local items. He mocks focus on Laos Vietnam Civil Rights De Gaulle while noting tax cuts, a Georgia sheriff, and a $2 million embassy as better selling headlines.
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Laos
Jfk
Bobby
DeGaulle
Everbody
Cuba
Florida
Dsfk
Ole DeGaulle
Chicago Tribune
Washington
U. N
Georgia
de Gaulle
Uncle Cal
Father buys diapers and pins at dry goods store
A new father visits a dry goods shop and asks how much for ten diapers. The clerk quotes 80 cents for the diapers and 25 cents tax. The father replies he will take the diapers, adding they mostly plan to use safety pins.
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Chage Waus
Augmented Roman Alphabet to Aid Reading in US Schools
An article notes England’s 4 pen 43 letter alphabet for teaching reading comprehension tested in the US this fall. It uses 24 of 26 letters plus 19 new ones, leaving out Q and X, with examples like library window and mother. A wit says a dictionary beats any new system. CARD OF THANKS thanks to friends for gifts to Beverly Weaver and family says their kindness is remembered.
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ABC
John
England
Public Library
Jerome North Side News
Beverly
Mrs Clyde Weaver
What Other Editors Are Saying Opinion Roundup
A brief column surveys editorials from different papers. It notes the diversity of viewpoints and signals ongoing debates across the press.
No Enthusiasm Over School Term Costs and Demands
A parent laments lack of enthusiasm as school opens with rising fees and fundraising requests. The column outlines spending on registrations, class dues, outfits, and activity costs, noting how children continually add expense through sports, clubs, and notices of payments to car and magazine subscrip tions.
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Tam
Eee
George’ ‘Powell
Iffors
Cas
Ae Future Armer
Joan
Tax Deductions for Child Rearing Stir Mixed Feelings
The speaker mocks the $600 per child deduction in the income tax system, noting the burden of raising children and imagining respite from home life as a solace, despite the irony of financial relief. The passage expresses bittersweet sentiment on family finances and tax policy.
Thank You Message From LDS Building Fund Committee
The LDS Building Fund Committee expresses gratitude to all who helped with the barbecue and auction. Special thanks go to contributors of auction articles and to those who purchased them. Conrad Sanders C P Call and Doyle Keller chaired the effort. The boss suddenly dropping in is noted as a memorable moment.
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LDS Building Fund
Building Fund
Conrad Sanders
C. P Call
Doyle Keller
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Idaho
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J E. Lansberry Publishers
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Feshaly
Rushin
Chin Day
Wells
Aberdeen Times
The
Travelers Safety Service
Cariboy County
Springs
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Ompany
J. W. On
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Olympia Bef
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Medcomr
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Olympia
Olysa
Preston
Utah
Lallatin
Ballard OR
Pillsbury Biscuits
Potato Gems
Tastewell Margarine
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