Lincoln May Have Suffered Marfan's Disease
A Louisville physician proposes Abraham Lincoln likely carried Marfan's disease, a hereditary ailment causing long limbs, vision issues, and heart or lung risks. The Spectrum report traces Lincoln’s traits and his descendants, noting possible links to early health problems and eventual blindness risks.
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United States
Upgrading Of I 85 Demands Immediate Action
The State Highway Commission urges upgrading I-85 from Greensboro to Lexington to interstate standards with possible widening to six lanes. The plagued Death Valley stretch between I 40 and U S 29 near Greensboro highlights safety needs. Davidson and Rowan counties already reached interstate status on other segments. Kannapolis by-pass plans illustrate future traffic concerns.
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Tax cut chances brighten as withholding may drop to 14 percent
Congress moves toward enacted 1964 tax relief with withholding from 18 to 14 percent. Administration argues the cut won’t spark an overheating economy while GOP critics warn of excess stimulus. Measure worth about 11.6 billion aims to boost take home pay this year and shape 1965 spending.
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Civil rights bill hinges on commerce clause not 14th Amendment
Editorial notes Congress can regulate commerce with foreign nations and among states under Article I. It contrasts the 1875 Civil Rights Act and 1883 Supreme Court ruling that state action is required to violate the 14th Amendment. Kennedy and state laws show varied actions, but the 1883 decision remains law, shaping the current civil rights bill strategy.
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High Point Enterprise Publication Details and Rates
The High Point Enterprise introduces staff roles and contact details including president secretary treasurer editor and circulation manager. It lists home delivery rates for daily and Sunday, daily only, Sunday only and weekly subscriptions, with post office classifications and carrier terms and conditions for independent contractors handling subscriptions.
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Appreciation and public help praised by reader letter
A reader from High Point thanks The Enterprise for editorial support of the Association for Retarded Children and the Council on Mental Retardation, credits local groups and Governor Sanford, and pledges more community plans and future assistance. The letter also includes a Scout executive message and a plea to enforce parking laws after a mangled highway accident, noting cars parked on both sides hinder visibility and safety.
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Public pledge to fight crime echoes Hoover warnings
A nationally visible plea during National Crime Prevention Week urges citizens to support law enforcement. FBI Director J Edgar Hoover warns crime will escalate without public cooperation, calling for active, not lip service, in a joint effort with communities to curb crime and protect safety.
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