Requiem for a Dead GI Bobby Lira in Viet Nam
The letter reflects on the death of Marine machine gunner Robert Lira in Viet Nam on April 5 and a brother Sal Lira Jr defends him against misrepresentation in a college paper Grapevine Rose. The writer notes Bobby volunteered, honors his family service, and asserts patriotic values amid war debate.
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Robert
Bobby" Lira
U.S
Viet Nam
Bobby
California
The
Grapevine Rose
Kelly Leonard
Bobby Lira
Sal
Water Gazette
George Murphy
Sal Lira
Robert Lira
Sebero
George
Air Force
Topeka
Bob
Murphy
Lira
The Ice People by Bill Eaton tail light oddity tale
The Ice People recounts a Buick's tail lights that kept staying on, prompting a fix and later a temporary cure. Neighbors and strangers repeatedly informed the authors of the on lights, leading to embarrassment and a vow to repair. Eventually the problem resolved itself, revealing kindness from others and new acquaintances.
Oil industry argues it pays fair share of taxes
A Somerset Kentucky Commonwealth Journal opinion notes that the oil industry uses its own data to claim it pays a fair tax share. It argues depletion and import controls have supported a robust domestic sector, essential to national security alongside military strength.
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Somerset, KY
Commonwealth-Journal
Moonwalk Reverie Echoes From Space Telecast
In Morris Minnesota a Tribune columnist reflects on the moon landing telecast featuring Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. The writer compares the historic EVA to a science fiction dream realized, noting its eerie, future-forward feel.
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Morris
Minn
Tribune
Armstrong
Aldrin
Valve Plug Seal patent granted to Downey engineer
George Downey an engineer at Aero Supply Mfg Co has been granted a patent on a Valve Plug Seal. A patent on a new method of salvaging bowling pins was granted to Philip M Waite. Mr and Mrs Alfred Van Dresar hosted a birthday party for their eight year old son Jan. Corry's first winter snowfall appeared with flurries but melted by noon. Western Electric cinema equipment arrived at Rex Theatre on West South Street for installation.
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Corry
Woodland Olive
George Downey
East Pleasant Street
Aero Supply Mfg. Company, Inc
U.S
Washington
Philip M. Waite
Wright Street
Alfred van Dresar
Western Electric
Rex Theatre
West South Street
Corry Evening Journal
South Street
George R. Sample
William Eaton
John McLaughlin
Associated Press
AP News
Aim
This Day In History Highlights Key Global Events
A roundup for the date October 24 recalls events from 1945 when the UN Charter took effect with the USSR ratifying, 1603 James I proclaimed king, 1648 Peace of Westphalia recognized Dutch independence, 181? first U.S. telegraphs, 1949 Wall Street drop amid assurances, 1952 Eisenhower pledge on Korea, 1962 US blocks war material to Cuba, Nehru charges China, Monte Cassino rededication, and a Johnson daughter birth.
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U.N
Soviet Union
James I
England
Scotland
Ireland
France
Westphalia
Netherlands
United States
Wall Street
Dwight
D. Hisenhower
Korea
Jawaharlal Nehru
China
India
Paul VI
Monte Cassino
Lyndon B. Johnson
Lynda Bird Robb
Tom Jones Mystery on ABC Variety Hour Pace
Tom Jones the Welsh singer remains a Britain's idol and a U S nightclub smash though his ABC four show lands as fair to middling. The host feels restrained by cue cards and delivers magic only in solos, with Jose Feliciano and Shelley Berman as guests. The hour is a rich production but stiff compared to Dean Martin. NBC's Saturday Jones program may attract fans who dislike the TV shift. Judy Carne still appears though her Laugh-In role shifts as contracts run through the season.
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New York
Tom Jones
Britain
ABC
Jones
Jose Feliciano
Shelley Berman
NBC
Dean Martin
Martin and Company
Tom Woodward
Henry Fielding
England
Judy Carne
Hollywood
Toots Shor in a Larger Than Life Portrait by Jim Bishop
The piece reviews Bob Considine’s book Toots about New York restaurateur Bernard Shor known as Toots. It portrays Shor as a generous, complex figure who inspires loyalty and fear, mixing affection with sharp business wit and colorful nickname lore. Shor’s connections span presidents to cardinals, while his personal flaws and quirks surface in anecdotes from his life in Philadelphia to his Manhattan dining room.
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New York
Bernard Shor
Toots
Bob Considine
Mister Shor
Shor
Mr. Shor
Mr. Considine
Bob
No title to lend him a couple of thousand
A fragment recounts a writer recalling past chats about Shad and money, noting a transformation as he now has a published book by Meredith Press. The speaker hints at admiration for Shad and a lingering belief in his care for others, weaving in a reference to an old poem about an angel writing names in a book.
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Shad
Considine
Meredith Press
Famed Collapse Echoes 1929 Market Crash
The piece reflects on the 1929 stock market crash and asks if a repeat could occur. It cites John Brooks author of Once In Golconda and notes modern regulation, mutual funds, and fears of a fresh crash. It lists local political figures and contact details for state and federal representatives.
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New York
John Brooks
Brooks
Golconda
Federal Reserve Board
J.P. Morgan
India
Mins
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Jim Bishop
Bill Corum
Mark Hellinger
Cardinal Spellman
Truman
Eisenhower
Kennedy
Johnson
Marymount
Frank Costello
Harry Truman
Toots Shor
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Corum
Jackie Gleason
Jimmy Cannon
Uncle Toots
John Cunniff
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