O Henry death and life a study in paradox
A reflective obituary of William Sydney Porter known as O Henry. Traces his birth in Greensboro North Carolina on September 11 1862 and outlines his restless career spanning pharmacist clerk bank teller and writer. Describes embezzlement trial flight imprisonment marriage flight later success and enduring fame for ironic short stories.
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O. Henry
Lewis
Henry
C. Henry
William Sydney Porter
Greensboro
N. C
Algernan Sidney Porter
Mary Jane Swaim
William
Willy
Porter
Texas
Plains
Cenhants
Aus
In House LBJ ed working majority from GOP liberals
Freshman Democrats from normally Republican districts and a bloc of liberal Republicans have given the Johnson administration a working majority in the House this year on domestic bills. Upcoming votes on minimum wage civil rights and other programs could erase the edge if November re elections falter.
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Johnson
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Department of [Transportation
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Justice Department
Contact Candidates Says Scott Urges teachers to reach candidates and officials
Lt. Col. Robert Scott urged North Carolina teachers to contact candidates and elected officials personally to advance education. Speaking at the Raleigh Education Association banquet, he said meeting officials after elections helps explain needs, raise questions, and push education issues, claiming it is worth more than many resolutions. His remarks framed civic engagement as essential to education policy.
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Raleigh
Robert Scott
North Carolina
Scott
North Carolina Education Association
Desegregation Guidelines Discussed by Greensboro Council
In Greensboro North Carolina the North Seal to Good Neighbor Council discussed the U S Office of Education desegregation guidelines. Council chairman David S Coltrane Raleigh said the group must create a climate for future desegregation and smooth the process. Other speakers included Kenneth Haddock and Dr William J Holloway of HEW.
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N.C
U.S. Office of Education
Good Neighbor Council
Dan W. Dodson
Center of Human Relations and Community Studies
Council
David S.coltrane
Raleigh
Caltrane
Kenneth Haddock
William J. Holloway
U.S. Department of Health,Education and Welfare
Apprehension Grips Detroit Bars After Five Slayings
Detroit residents fear amid an eight block cluster of bars where five people were slain recently. Police say victims Verdi Laudicina 45 Ruth Dukes 4 night manager Ann Slazenger 45 Hood 67 and Edmund Thompson 48 were bound and shot. About 1200 dollars were taken from Verdi’s and the Miami bar in a related holdup. Police believe the same men committed all killings linking to an earlier vote on car excise taxes.
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Philip Laudicina
Ruth Dukes
Phil Weeks
Ianip Hood
Miami
Verdi's
Dukes
Ann Slazenger
Hood
Edmund
Thompson
Porter
Verdi's Dence
Robert
Grindle
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