Sumner’s fall from power ends his chairmanship in 1871
After leading the Senate Foreign Relations Committee since Lincoln’s era, Charles Sumner is deposed as chair in 1871 amid battles over treaties and policy. A new biography by David Donald reexamines Sumner’s fervent tenure and clashes with Johnson and Grant.
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Nonsmoking Boss Proposes Extra Week Vacation
In Asrbiton England Frank Woods a 55 year old photographic business owner offers smoking staff one extra paid week off if they quit smoking. He announced the proposal Thursday and most of his 50 smoking employees said they planned to accept.
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Frank Woods
Hopes in the Red Planet and a Mars Bet
In Stevenage England a man’s bet on Mars reaching by June 1972 triggers a £11 000 payout to Mrs Cynthia Elmes if successful. The wager stakes £2 40 with a bookmaker and ties to a space exploration prediction.
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You may still be qualified for burial insurance policy
You may still be qualified for burial insurance and avoid burdening loved ones with funeral expenses. The ENEW policy targets ages 40 to 80 with no medical exam. Send name address and year of birth to Central Security Life Insurance Co Dept 513 1418 West Rosedale Fort Worth Texas 56104.
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Observation Program Aims to Improve Great Neck Classrooms
An observer corps of 143 Great Neck students will rate teacher pupil interactions in selected junior and senior high classes. Trained by Columbia University, the project measures identification, tone, response to ideas, and class humor to improve learning climate. If successful, it will expand to other schools.
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Great Neck
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Mortimer Abramowitz
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Institute of Administration Research
Columbia
Building a nest egg with U.S. Savings Bonds
The piece urges saving for retirement and promoting Payroll Savings Plans and Bond-a-Month Plans. It highlights a bonus rate on E Bonds issued since June 1, 1970, offering 5 percent yield at maturity and a 4 percent first year, encouraging readers to start saving now for secure memories in old age.
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