Ringling Bros. Circus Starts Second Century as Great Show on Earth
The Indianapolis News recalls a century of Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey entertainment. It highlights famous stars like Tom Thumb and Lillian Leitzel, notes historic big top parades, and celebrates the circus as enduring, still thriving in modern form.
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Ringling Bros. and
Barnum and Bailey Circus
Ringling Bros
Barnum and Bailey
Tom Thumb
Lillian Leitzel
Alfred Codona
The
Wallendas
Uns
Clyde Beatty
Calliope
Readers Warning on Letters to the Editor Policy
The Charlotte News explains that letters must bear real names and live addresses. It will not publish partisan or fraudulent submissions and may accept pseudonyms if writers avoid stealing others’ identities while maintaining thoughtful discussion on all topics.
Jefferson County Pioneers Year-Round Schools in Kentucky
Kentucky public schools move to year‑round instruction in Jefferson County Louisville. The $350000 federal grant funds planning with a 18 month study to spread attendance across four 60‑day quarters with options for 12 month teaching and 9 month schedules.
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Kentucky
Jefferson County
Louisville
Flim Flam Season Warns Of Eastern Carolina Con Men
The Greensboro report on a farmer swindled for 300 by a lightning rod recharger sparks warnings about traveling repairmen. A newer breed poses as legitimate businessmen, charging high sums and using deceitful tactics in home repair. Victims should file with the Better Business Bureau and verify repairmen before hiring.
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Greensboro
Carolina
Better Business Bureau
Tourism traps and travel costs loom at Expo 70 Osaka
The article notes rising foreign travel to the United States and a U S government exhibit in Osaka 15 000 Japanese daily. It highlights travel bargains for foreigners unlimited mileage tickets and affordable 30 day passes as packages expand. It questions language barriers for non English speakers in rural Oklahoma.
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United States
Osaka
U. S. Foreign Service
America
Oklahoma
Respect for graves of veterans sparks editor letter
A reader pleads for respect at veterans graves after vandals damaged three flags placed on a son's grave. The letter urges accountability and honors service, while a church group sends prayers and outlines a future love offering for affected families.
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Oakview
Fire Department
High Point Police Department
CB Communications Club
Country Furniture Store
Roy E. Gay
Lt. Davidson
Oakview United Methodist Church
Readers Respond To Anderson Corvair Article
A Jamaica Letter-to-the-Editor from Oct 29 1970 critiques Jack Anderson on Corvair coverage and jokes about movie reviews. The writer cites dizziness from coffee and smoking and notes theater crowds for a packed showing under Mr Marks appraisal. The letter mentions films including For Pete's Sake and I Am Curious Yellow and references Sweden and the 1969 Supreme Court.
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Jamaica
N.Y
Long Island Press
Jack Anderson
Supreme Court
Minnesota Fraternity Keg Run Ignites Campus Buzz
The piece notes fraternity members in Minnesota rolling and emptying a beer keg 150 miles, drawing attention amid campus radical activity. It contrasts with the fame of a school that allegedly underpays its players and critiques inflation as a personal escalator.
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Minnesota
Turn Around My Friend and Be A Man
A reflective artifact of faith and self help featuring a plea to abandon drugs and seek guidance. It combines a Christian message of love and walk with God with a poem about life beginning at forty and enduring affection, attributed to CHRIS THOMPSON, MRS D R BOYLES, and JUDI PERRYMAN.
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Christ the Lord
Em-man-u-el
Jesus
Al-le-lu-ia
Wesleys
Christ
Lena Hammer Thacker
Chris Thompson
God
D. R. Boyles
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Randall B. Terry
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IDOL
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Vietnam
Alice Trimnal
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Virginia
Dearie
Mr. Anderson
Thank You
Carl Garrett
Sen. Soaper
Hanoi
Nixon
Ouy
Ood
Judi Perryman
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