Licorice lore from the light side of Washington
In a humorous Washington column, Dick West recalls a colleague who exposed a capi tol crime wave over Sen Clinton Andersons licorice. The essay explains licorice origins from glycyrrhiza glabra, its processing, uses as an expectorant and laxative, and notes some authorities find licorice tests slightly astringent and nauseating.
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Dick West Washington
UPI
Capitol Dome
Sen
Clinton Anderson
New Mexico Democrat
Great Britain
Europe
Louisiana
California
Almanac By UP International June 1 1964
Today is Monday June 1 1964 the 153rd day of the year with 213 to fall. The moon nears last quarter and Saturn is the morning star while Venus is the evening star. On this day in history Madison warned of war with Britain 1812 West Point bans tobacco 1881 Mexico abolishes siesta 1944 De Gaulle becomes French premier 1958 Marx quotes on ruling ideas.
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James Madison
Congress
Great Britain
USS. Military Academy
West Point
Mexico
Charles de Gaulle
France
Woman killed by lightning strike in dress zipper
Mrs Joan Marion Evans was killed during a Sunday thunderstorm near Southampton England when a lightning bolt struck the zipper on her dress. The incident was reported by UPI.
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Southampton
England
UPI
Joan Marion Evans
Community Visitors Span West Texas Routes
Mrs Dora Diggs of Odessa visited her niece and many neighbors while Floyd Finch of Cee Wee and J E Cook hosted gatherings. Families from Borger Childress Amarillo Plainview Vernon Dumas and Canyon traveled to see kin and attend medicals and a funeral for Eddie Mixon.
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Dora Diggs
Odessa
Gus Woods
Floyd Finch
Cee Wee
J. E. Cook
C. F. Hagpard
Borger
Virgil Gambols
San Antonio
Austin
Chester Hudsows
Lee Grayson
Childress
Hall Bartons
C. F. Smith
Olton
C. Smith
T. N
J.D. Wygal
W. D. McDonald
Plainview
Bill Woodard
Marvin Crai
Temple
Vernon
Calvin Nevels
Ernest Rea
Nancy
Amarillo
Vernon Trent
DeAnna
Truman Mabrys
Tristan
Duane Verscheldes
Tammy
Tno Dumas
Thei
Eddie Mixon
Mary Lou “‘Ippett
Virgil Gambel
Flannie Neeley
Memphis
Harrell Chapel News of Local Visits and Travel
Local society notes list numerous visits and trips among Amarillo Olney Clinton Electra Abilene Canyon Hamlin Dimmitt Groom and other Texas towns. Families including Helm Evans Peery Richards Corrigan and Smith frequent visits to relatives, medical checkups, and participation in church events and horse shows.
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Vernon Edwards
Carol
Amarillo
W. WD. Stewart
Gilbert Corley
Olney
Louis Hamilton
Clyde Sherwood
Judy
Liberal
Nelse Helm
J. N. Helm
Ruby Evans
Vera Evans
Mattie Eastland
Vera Jones
Mill Smith
Nels Helm
Clinton, Caioe
Jack Helm
Will Yey
Sherman T
Hayes Wakall
Weaver Hamiltons
Electra
Louis Richards
Abilene
Johnny Peery
Mary Sinia
Turkey
Bill Peerys
Sam Peery
Gus Woods
Clarendon
Don Altman
Cecil Carrick
Canyon
Sue
W. H. Tippett
Royee
Hamlin
David Griffins
Dimmitt
Petree
Jerry Don Smith
Orval Phillips
Wall Street Chatter Looks for Mild Market Correction
Clark Dodge and Co says the market cannot sustain good news and may edge down slightly. They see a majority of major groups in up trends and a technical backdrop supporting favorable fundamentals. The Alexa Hamilton Institute suggests further volatility but holding quality stocks at lower prices appears justified.
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New York
UPI
Clark Dodge and Co
Tne Alexaamilton Institute
Manners by Millet A large supply of games keeps children well behaved
A Millet piece advises bringing many games to keep children calm and orderly during a lengthy journey.
First Man Made Balloon Lighter Than Aircraft
United Press International reports that the first lighter than aircraft balloons were built and launched beginning in 1782 by French brothers J. M. and B. J Montgolfier, per the Encyclopedia Britannica.
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United Press International
J. M. and
B. J Montigalfier
Britannica
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