Memorial Day editorial recalls Vietnam War costs and prayers
A 1962 Memorial Day editorial reflects on the Vietnam conflict, noting U S advisers in South Vietnam, early Purple Hearts, and fears of a long, costly war. It laments student deaths, civil unrest, and political strain, ending with a line about flowers being beautiful yet costly beyond price.
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South Vietnam
Pacific
South ‘Vietnam
United States
Kennedy
National Treasury
Vietnam
Violence cycles through history from gladiators to TV
The piece traces recurring waves of violence from ancient Rome to modern times. It notes society’s fascination with bloodshed, shifts toward quiet periods, and renewed clashes including political assassinations, protests, and media influence on public perception. It calls for cautious TV violence controls.
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Rome
George Wallace
Wallace
Nixon
Vietnam
Cambodia
Washington
Ory
Congress
Names Change In Corporate Branding Trend Across Industry
Wall Street Journal notes a wave of name changes as firms drop words like sulfur tobacco and lead to simpler forms. Texas Gulf Sulphur becomes Texas Gulf Inc. Freeport Sulphur and Pennzoil United’s Duval also shortened. Other firms like Liggett Myers and American Tobacco rebranded to cleaner names.
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The
Wall Street Journal
Texas Gulf Sulphur Co
Texas Gulf, Inc
Freeports Minerals Co
Freeport Sulphur Co
Pennzoil
United’s
Duval Corp
St. Joseph Lend Co
St Joe Minerals Corp
American Zinc Co
Liggett & Myers
Tobstew Co
Int
American Tobacco Co
American Brats, Inc
R.J. Reynolds
Industries
Tobacco Co
Shakespeare
9 Corporation
iAlmes
Freedom values message in Telegram May 27 1972
The Telegram from Columbus Nebraska on May 27 1972 promotes individual freedom and self-control over government power. It emphasizes moral principles like the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence as guiding freedoms.
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Fraccions Lsneltier Leense Koy
Columbus, Nebraska
Sky Scan Across Planets and Ancient Terms
Fragmented OCR listing numerous terms and clues across astronomy, mythology, and misc phrases. The readable items include references to Venus, Gaia, Neptune, and other planetary or mythic names, plus scattered numbers and partial words suggesting a word puzzle or crossword fragment.
McGovern tax plan analyzed as middle class burden claim
The analysis challenges Senator McGovern s proposed income grant funded by taxes on high earners. It argues the bulk of costs would fall on those earning between 12 000 and 20 000 annually, potentially shifting the burden downward and harming the middle class. The piece portrays McGovern as a candidate propping up a redistributive scheme aimed at the so called poor while neglecting the producing middle.
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George McGovern
McGovern
Jesus
Lindsay
New York
South Dakota
Waste in Education Drives Massive Shift to Public Funding
The education bill shifts higher education from private to public funding, creating a national Institute of Education and expanded research programs. A guaranteed annual grant of 1400 dollars per qualified student is proposed, with concerns over federal dependency, central planning, and the growth of community colleges.
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Senate House
National Institute of Education
Southern States Industrial Council
Commissioner of Education
House
U.S
John Anderson
R-Jill
Edith Green
Dove
Congress
Sensing the News Critique of Education Bill Spending
Anthony Harrigan argues the 18.5 billion education bill would burden the middle class, create bureaucratic expansion, and fail to improve student outcomes. He cites bloated administration, college overproduction, and partisan buy in as reasons to reject the bill.
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United States
Lavighin
Lkely
Liberal Coalition
Congress
Debate Over 747 Command Plan Reveals Nuclear War Mindset
A Washington discussion centered on a proposed Defense Department buy of three 747 jets as airborne command posts for the President and advisers. Critics warn such planes could encourage wartime thinking, while supporters argue they safeguard continuity of government.
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Washington
Flaxmeyer
Wiliam Proxmire
Defense Department
United States
Staxmeyer
Jose
Ilyushin
Moscow
U.S
Pennsylvania Avenue
Barnyard Education Tale Sparks Debate in Gazette Telegraph
A satirical piece from the Gazette Telegraph Colorado Springs rails at education and federal overreach, portraying farm animals forming a school board to confine schooling by type. It mocks curriculum limits and ends noting only a mentally retarded eel graduates, highlighting absurdity of policy.
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Office of Health, Education and Welfare
Colorado Springs
Cale
Gazette Telegraph
Barbs on Legislators and Housework Roles
A satirical note comments on legislators and gender roles. It mocks caucus politics and hints at household traditional duties. The piece uses wit to question who bears responsibility in public and private life.
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John Connally
Weil
Natrow Iinet
Lessy
Gail
Amlwspaper Enterprise Assh
Hart
Jeffrey
Phil Pastoret
Anthony Harrigan
Lutenflye
VicePresent
Touthern “Maton
Industral Covell
Buchwald
Los Angeles Times
Boeing
Seattle
Wash
Ali
Asany
United
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