Future of Our Nation Under God and the Pledge
Editorial questions the Supreme Court ruling banning non sectarian school prayer and warns the logic could threaten the national pledge and the Star Spangled Banner. Justice Potter calls the decision wrong and argues denying prayers denies children their spiritual heritage.
Prayer in Public Schools After Supreme Court Rulings
A letter argues for restoring prayer and religious devotion in public schools following a Supreme Court decision. It notes the Pledge of Allegiance and “In God We Trust” and calls for Congress to amend the Constitution. The author insists prayer is needed in classrooms and questions what else might be prohibited.
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Peace Corps
Real Captain Behind Gothic Novel Captured At St Andrews
Dr Russell Kirk recalls meeting a real man who inspired a Gothic character. After a late chess game, Kirk passed the University library in St Andrews where a short man in riding habit with derby boots and a crop approached him and called out. The encounter suggested a vivid, unsettling figure beyond fiction.
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Captain Gair, a Drunken Phantom in Town
A narrator meets Captain Gair, a red faced drinker with haunted eyes who claims to crave petrol and cigarettes but cannot clarify his purpose. After a brief, uneasy exchange, the mysterious captain vanishes into mist and is never heard of again, leaving the narrator to ponder the encounter as a possibly ghostly visit.
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Gair
Rights and Narcotics Policy Rift in California
A reflection on a Supreme Court ruling that halted California narcotics laws deeming addiction a crime and raising concerns about public safety. The piece argues the ruling protects addicts’ rights while complicating policing and trafficking crackdowns, urging Governor Brown to address during the legislative session.
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Brown
Kennedy Plan Seeks Medicare Compromise on Ways and Means
President Kennedy's health reform faces a committee test as Abraham Ribicoff pitches a compromise open to private insurance with cash options. The plan raises Social Security taxes, expands coverage eligibility, and allows buy-in for retirees while limiting hospital days and setting monthly costs.
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Abraham Ribicoff
Letter Box: Readers Welcome Vote Yes for Water Measure
Reader letters praise Measure G in Hayward for improving current water supply and ensuring future needs to sustain industrial growth. Editorial supporters thank The Daily Review for coverage and endorsement, noting citizens approved the bond by a substantial margin.
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Flag Day patriotism call urges United States unity
A public letter urges Americans to celebrate Independence Day by flying the flag daily and studying national ideals. It highlights patriotism, liberty, and knowledge of communist history, naming officials and urging readers to contact their congressmen and senators in Washington.
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Naolion
America
The Creative Mind Is Individualistic
Sydney Harris notes that iconic artists from Carroll to Tenniel, Dickens to Cruikshank, and Gilbert to Sullivan thrived on independence, not collaboration. He argues that the creative mind requires singular focus, with strong personal vision driving enduring works despite clashes with peers, patrons, or collaborators.
Peace Corps costs contrasted with private missions
Henry J. Taylor argues a $9,000 per corpsman annual cost for Peace Corps workers, versus roughly $2,000 in many private missionary groups. He cites 2,400 current volunteers and a projected 5,100 by Sept 30, noting government overhead drains taxpayer dollars, while private groups carry lower, more direct expenses. The piece criticizes government efficiency and warns that Medicare and welfare programs rely on public funds.
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