City Manager Indicted For Bribery In Newburgh Case
New York Newburgh city manager Joseph Mitchell and real estate broker Lawrence J. De Masi Jr. were indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on a three count bribery scheme amid a zoning change plot. Mitchell faces up to 30 years per count and was released on bond after his self suspension. De Masi posted bond as well.
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Woman Store Owner Robbed Near Mountairy North Carolina
Mrs Myrtle Wagoner owner of a rural store near Mountairy was robbed of $300 Friday by a tall husky man in overalls who forced her into a corner, rifled the cash register, and fled in an automobile after entering the shop twice and asking to see a cup.
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Batesville house mover touts 3000 moves in 22 years
J N Waugh of Batesville, a house mover, claims to have moved 3,000 houses over 22 years without an accident. Some homes traveled up to 130 miles and sometimes occupants stayed inside during the move. The only trouble reported was occasional porch loss.
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J. N. Waugh
Dollar Still As Good As Gold Despite Troubles
Washington AP reports the dollar remains as good as gold even as deficits and gold holdings shift. Foreigner dollar holdings rise while U.S. gold stock shrinks, risking a potential run on gold unless deficits shrink. Government steps include encouraging exports, defense spending shifts, and currency market interventions to steady the dollar. The Kennedy era seeks to eliminate the balance of payments gap, yet experts warn deeper issues may reemerge as global trade grows.
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Summer School Shifts From Stigma to Mainstream in Virginia
Virginia educators report summer sessions growing as more students attend. Dr. Robert F. Williams notes one in ten high school students joined summer programs in 1962, with 64 divisions offering summer term. He predicts eight week sessions will extend the school year to about 11 months and 220 days.
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Finding the Way to Truth in Christmas Writing Style
The piece reflects on William Strunk Jr. and the need for honest writing that respects the reader. It contrasts troubled times with the Christmas Word that became flesh and dwelt among us. It laments commercialization while affirming a timeless message of good news for every home.
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