Post Office Thefts In DC Hit Charities And Cathedral
In Our Opinion readers note a wave of mail thefts in Washington DC with $25,000 stolen from the National Cathedral and other charities. Rep. Clarence Brown urges a congressional inquiry as postal inspectors pursue arrests and cases. critics blame soft treatment of crime and lax justice.
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Clarence Brown
Ohio
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Washington
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Editorial Thought For Today on State Government Control
A观点 argues that state government exerts more control and direction over daily life than other levels and that each American state is a sovereign power in itself.
Volunteer spirit vs. money in government service
Paul Harvey urges Americans to restart the good-neighbor policy at home by promoting voluntary public service. He argues for a reform of civil service into a noble duty and calls for leaders to inspire volunteers, directing young people toward community betterment rather than handouts and street‑level crime solutions.
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United States
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Sears Roebuck Foundation
National University Extension Association
Washington
Phi Beta Prt
Kappa
Salvation Army Board
Washington, D.C
Eldon toys study shows Billy Blast off aims for top sales
Eldon Industries executives forecast Billy Blast off to be among the top half dozen toys of the year. They say extensive testing with children aged 4 to 9 used filmed cartoons recorded reactions and even surveillance to gauge appeal and willingness to ask parents for the toy.
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Billy Blastoff
Eldon Industries
GA. Clowes
Eldon Toy Division
Billy Blastell
Clowes
Onassis and Kennedy Family Ties Curiously Entwined
A retrospective look recalls Aristotle Onassis courting to be the brother in law of President Kennedy and later marrying Kennedy widow Jacqueline five years after Kennedy’s death. The piece traces Onassis origins from Smyrna to shipping empire, his links with Niarchos and Livanos, and high society involvement in New York Paris and Athens.
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Washington
Aristotle Onassis
Kennedy
Onassis
Jacqueline Kennedy
Greece
Princess ‘Lee’ Radziwill
Dallas
Maria Callas
Justice Department
Stravos
International Jet
New York
Athens
Paris
Ondssis
Aegean
Astir
Vouliagmeni
S.S. Niarchos
Livanos
Niarchos
United States
Charlotte Ford
Henry Ford I
Sam
Charlotte
This Day in History Highlights From 1603 to 1929
The notice lists key dates including 1603 James I proclaimed king of England Scotland and Ireland, 1648 Westphalia peace recognizing the Netherlands, 1861 first U S telegrams, and 1929 stock market price collapse, with other events noted such as 1945 and 1968 milestones.
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James I
England
Scotland
France
Ireland
Westphalia
Europe
Netherlands
United States
New York
William Halsey
South Pacific
Tax Hike News and New Program Promises
Harrisburg reports Democratic leaders led by Herbert Fineman pledge a 113.1 million package to fund tax relief for the elderly police and nursing home subsidies and education programs. The plan includes 128 million in budget reforms and tax changes to cover the costs, with debates on income or sales tax reforms shaping the political scene.
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Herbert Fineman
Philadelphia
Commonwealth
Shafer
Harrisburg
Bryn Mawr
Pittsburgh
Girl Scouts? Boy Scouts coed plan shocks era
Hal Boyle comments on the Boy Scouts of America admitting girls to its Explorer program. He argues the broader social shift toward gender equality has blurred traditional roles, noting women in leadership and men adopting traditionally female traits, with light satire on fashion and identity.
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Joy Stilley
NEW York
Boy Scouts of American
Pat
Sandy
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