The Tired American editorial spreads nationwide
A Detroit Free Press reaction notes the editorial The Tired American has spread from Rock County Herald to David Lawrence and U S News and World Report. It argues simple antiwar and anti-bigot rhetoric fails to capture complex foreign and domestic policy, praising diversity and dissent as core to American heritage and future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Rock County
Minn
Herald
David Lawrence
U. S. News & World Report
Nasser
Ludwig Erhard
Vietnam
Royal kin tie links Queen to Washington
The London Times notes a genealogical finding that Queen Elizabeth II is sixth cousin twice removed to George Washington through Augustine Warner, a 17th century Virginia landowner. The piece highlights long standing Britain US ties through family connections and mentions Harold Macmillan as an uncle by marriage to President Kennedy.
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Plyyouth Rock
Britain
America
Atlantic
Harold Macmillan
Kennedy
White House
George Washington
United States
Washington
Augustine Warner
Virginia
Queen Elizabeth II linked to Alice in Wonderland tale
A manuscript traces Queen Elizabeth II’s kin to Beilby Porteus and the Earl of Strathmore, showing a genealogical tie from Elizabeth II to Alice Liddell, the muse for Lewis Carroll. The line connects through Mary and the Strathmore line back to 18th century England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen
Washington
Mary
Robert Porteus
Beilby
London
Earl of
Queen Elizabeth
Alice Liddell
Lewis Carroll
Alice In Wonderland
Alice
Charles Liddell
Earl of Strathmore
Queen Elizabeth II
America
New Driving Commandments in The Catalyzer
A Mississippi paper’s house organ The Catalyzer offers humorous modern commandments for safe driving. The list mocks old biblical style while urging attention to wheel use, avoiding distractions, and respecting other drivers on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Chemical Caverstron
Old Rugged Cross Finds Favor On National Telecasts
The 1873 hymn The Old Rugged Cross, rejected by modern theologians, gained broad appeal as it was sung on Easter weekend national broadcasts reaching millions. Producers valued its cross century message despite being removed from some hymnbooks for lacking modernity.
High Point Enterprise notices contract changes on delivery rates
The High Point Enterprise reports a notice regarding delivery rate reductions and contractor arrangements. It notes the involvement of carriers, distributors, and contractors with delivery duties under the market terms. Specific names and dates appear partially garbled but indicate a formal reduction plan tied to the paper’s distribution network.
Feighan faces uphill reelection amid immigration clash
In a vivid Washington clash, Rep. Michael Feighan sought to bar Richard Burton at the border over romance with Elizabeth Taylor, provoking a closed hearing and a burst of laughter. Feighan now trails in his Cleveland district as demographics shift, while Sen. Young blasts his rival with a Life magazine critique and accuses Feighan of weak liberal credentials.
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Congress
House
Subcommittee
Rep
Michael Feighan
Dohio
Richard Burton
United States
Elizabeth Taylor
Burton
Canada
Lincoln Center
New York
Cleveland
Immigration Service
Feighan
Abba Schwartz
State Department
Burros
Schwartz
Sen
Toth Dodd
D-Conn
Suer
Peter Radino
N. J
Jack Brooks
Tex
Ad Arch Moore
W. Va
Liz Taylor
Feighani
Jim Eastland
Miss
Washington Post
Emanuel Celler
Roosevelt
Kennedy
Sen. Young
White House
Ohio
Michael Sweeney
Jack
John Bricker
Bob Taft
Young
Life Magazine
Edward 0. Connor
Philip Corso
Senate
O'Conner
Corso
Bush League
Joe McCarthys
American diplomacy and the perils of lavish hospitality
A (dated) column contrasts American diplomat behavior in London with Russian receptions, arguing excessive entertaining fails to win allies. It cites William King of the U.S. Embassy and a Diplomatist article, notes wives at parties influence careers, and warns against hospitality used for ulterior aims as a dangerous, destabilizing habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William King
U.S
The
Diplomatist
United States
King
Moscow
State Department
Redbook Magazine
Family Service
Nicholas M. Suntzeff
Family Service Agency
Marin County
California
Tallahassee
Florida
Leland J. Axelson
Company Jersey
Henry Freeman
Family and Children’s ‘Service of
Pittsburgh
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World Panhandlers
Gen
Russell Long
London Times
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Sefer
Taos
Knoxville Journal
High Point Enterprise
Carriern
Desl
Bard-Grietich Company
Eli, M, Terry
Rawley
Ake
Drew Pearson
Brooklyn
Judiciary Committee
Steve Young
Mike Manatos
Johnson
Manatos
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