Today In History Highlights From Associated Press
This brief recaps key events on January 13 across history. James Oglethorpe led colonists to Georgia in 1733, Horatio Alger was born in 1834, Vancouver Island’s 1848 transfer occurred, Stephen Foster died in 1864, the Saar vote shifted in 1935, and notable 20th century milestones include Nelson’s 1942 chairmanship, Georgia University desegregation orders, and jet losses in Laos.
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Law Q&A: Divorce in Mexico and Surname Rules
A reader asks whether a wife can be represented by an attorney in a Mexican divorce without her knowledge or consent. The answer notes Pennsylvania may deem the divorce defective if the foreign court lacked jurisdiction or good faith domicile, and marital status would remain. It also discusses legal name changes, magistrate duties, and police officer arrests with cautious guidance.
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In Our Opinion Viet Nam Puzzle With One Solution
The piece argues the United States must prevail in Vietnam, comparing 1950s France withdrawal to current efforts. It warns of a prolonged, costly war with an elusive enemy and questions leadership readiness, urging resolve to achieve strategic aims despite rising costs and uncertain progress.
Higher loan demand boosts bank profits and bond yields rise
The cost of borrowing climbs as consumer and business loan demand grows. Long term bonds yield above many stocks, with high grade corporate bonds around 5 percent and municipal bonds about 3.6 percent. Corporate dividends have risen while stock prices advance, keeping stock yields below bond returns.
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New York
Peppa Nee
Imamer
Transit strike shocks New York leaders and public figures
Drew Pearson reports on the New York transit strike led by Mike Quill with support from Harry Van Arsdale. The clash risks push for compulsory arbitration of utilities disputes and hints at bipartisan concerns as Congress weighs national wage-rate spillover effects.
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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
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John Lindsay
Mike Quill
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Washington
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Manhattan
City Power House
Consolidated Edison
Rita Tushingham Rising Star Of British Film Fame
Rita Tushingham, 23, a Liverpool native and former grocer’s daughter, rejects beauty pageant norms and becomes a leading British film star. She quit school at 15, trained in theater, and earned her breakout role in A Taste of Honey after beating 2,000 applicants. She values family, marriage to cameraman Terry Bicknell, and simple pleasures over fame.
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Liverpool Repertory Theater
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Terry Bicknell
Buster Keaton
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Corry Journal and Evening Journal Advertisements
Fragmented OCR note from Corry Journal and Corry Evening Journal references publisher George B. Sammie and Eaton area ads. Mentions National advertising, local rates, and a 3 cent or ten cent price line with unclear context.
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Eltonato
Ssees Nager
Job Corps critique and the youth restiveness crisis
Paul Harvey argues the Job Corps fails to address deep seated restiveness among draft age boys. He cites Rutgers findings on low enrollment and minimal graduation readiness, calls for more recreation and social facilities, and warns against overreliance on homefront remedies without meaningful vocational training.
Tonsil and adenoid removal and cosmetic injections
Dr Coleman answers readers questions on tonsils and adenoids their role in infection and immunity when to remove them and whether injections for skin tones are safe He urges discussing personal issues with family and a physician noting injections can help but do not cure feelings of inferiority and self image concerns.
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