Life of Italian immigrant mason and his long work life
The article recalls a 60 year old man born in 1889 in Clearfield, son of an Italian immigrant stone cutter. He describes early days in Pennsylvania coal mines, masonry work, and moving to California and Kansas City as work faded. He settled in Tonganoxie about 25 years ago seeking steady stone cutting jobs.
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Mavel
Clearfield
Pennsylvania
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Kansas City
Autographs and memories of old friends recalled
The article reflects on autographs as cherished links to past friends. It notes how some friends fade, others remain close, and family health and fortunes vary. It mentions keepsakes like sentimental messages, photographs, and even autographs on casts from injuries as reminders of friendship.
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Arnand
Kennedy presses for education bill ahead of summer vote
The president urged swift action on a proposed education measure, calling it urgently needed. He cited a plan to spend 2.8 billion dollars over three years to fund school construction and teacher salaries, aiming for passage before summer and federal aid to education.
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Seaton
Edenton Ambeleton
Kennedy
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Hon Progran
Pillelle
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Dalartes
Topeka Officials Highlight Inmate Education Program
A Kansas institution leader praised a program pairing students with inmates. Heit noted outstanding participants and said the class helps inmates gain skills that serve them better than remaining in the system.
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Reby
Kanvaey
Topeka
Powell presses for stronger labor voice in Congress
The exchange centers on James P. Meany and a call for reassessment of labor leadership. Powell argues Meany’s approach is inadequate, urging a beefed up leadership presence to counter racial discrimination and push labor interests in Congress. Meany defends his record and questions the criticism.
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Congress
Blame for Space Race Slowdown Cited by Symington
Washington Senator Symington accuses the Defense Department of a persistent power struggle and insufficient funding, saying the United States squandered two crucial years in space aims. He notes missed milestones from orbital flight to moon landing and urges renewed national focus as President Kennedy had requested.
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Stuart Symington
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Outer Space
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