National Monumento Failure in Public Schools
A November 18 Our Daily Bread column condemns Washington public schools as failed after federal court orders to desegregate. It argues white flight to suburbs and middle class Black families shifting to private schools, claiming courts, liberals and civil rights groups caused chaos, vandalism, and diminished learning. It cites Judge J Skelly Wright on unequal facilities and programs, contending federal intervention has wrecked public education in Washington and other cities.
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Washington
Lberals
Chia
J. Skelly Wright
United States
Weks
Bonwice Commercial
Cleveland
Miss
Saturday Review
Penitentiary Christmas for Hoffa
A Christmas story from Lewisburg federal penitentiary recalls Hoffa’s eight year term and holiday rituals. Inmates and staff describe gift limits, church services, and a cautious approach to mail and packages as warden Parker emphasizes equal treatment.
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Lee Linde
Associated Press
Wester Spamisberg
Christos
Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary
James I Hoffa
Thery
Hoff
Peataters
Pibson
Hoffa
Wilibeld
Spukysman
Christalls
Lye
Wales
Remorseful Newport Ex-resident Faces Past Debt
A former Newport resident admits owing hundreds in back dues tied to past school/municipal matters. The article notes a S20 bill and S10 notes, mailed or posted to residents, with witnesses describing the payment delivery and the contributing confusion over a previous levy.
Fayetteville Voters Reject Tax Hike Proposal
Fayetteville residents voted on a local tax measure Thursday. The University of Arkansas appeared to oppose the plan, while opponents argued it would raise revenue for city services and infrastructure. The outcome and exact figures remain unclear from the fragmented OCR copy.
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Wayetteviler
Ark
Sapi
Labor Is Disappointed in Governor in Arkansas
Discontent cited by labor leaders as they criticise state policy and actions of Governor. Local unions and workers call for accountability on job and wage issues while referencing state agencies and policy proposals amid ongoing political debate.
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Labor
Deaf couple wins adoption after yearlong fight
In Torrance California Deaf couple Wayne and Madeline Christensen celebrate a court victory granting adoption of their hearing child Scott, after a year of legal battles centered on providing a normal home for a deaf family. The case drew wide support from educators and deaf parents nationwide.
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Gene Handsaker
Associated Press
Torrance
Calif
Wayne
Madeline Christensen
Scott
Ivan Lawrence
Janett
Moadern
Los Angeles
Sara
Christensen
South
Unclear fragmentary sports item from Little Rock page
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Little Rock and named entities but unreadable. It references teams, locations, and equipment in a jagged way, with several garbled phrases about mules, engines, and a completion. No coherent event or outcome can be determined.
Holiday Truce to Start Soon In Vietnam
President Johnson visited U S troops at Cam Ranh Bay and in Thailand as a three day truce neared. Meanwhile ground fighting eased slightly and air raids continued near Con Thien as the Viet Cong pledged a 3 day cease fire. Johnson spoke of a regional victory of confidence and peace in Asia.
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Oy Robert
Anman
Associated Press
Saigon
U.S
Johnson
Australia
Harold E. Holt
Thailand
Combined Forces
Cam Ranh Bay
South Vietnam
Rome
Paul VI
United States
Vietnam
Noda
Con Thien
Demilitarized Zone
Greek Woman Publisher Claims Escape From House Arrest
Greece's leading woman publisher Mrs Helen Vinchus said she slipped past guards and left her house arrest in Athens a week ago. The junta said she was released last Friday and free to travel, while Vinchus claimed she avoided capture and fled Greece with her husband and four sons seeking political refuge in Britain. She criticized the regime as amateurish and said she would apply for political asylum.
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Granville Watts
Associated Press
London
Greece
Atheas
Hoartland
Helen Vinchus
Udun
Gensmen
Attuns
Taevelekus
Hersltiens
Peliteal Aeylag
Coins as Lord's Missionaries Mark Christmas Gift Tale
Mary Anita Lasater notes a Texas Numismatic Association article about ancient coins bearing Christian symbols. The Indo Parthian coin of King Gondophares features a cross and a king on horseback, linking to the Wise Men and the Christian story.
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Mary Anita Laseter
James Russell Lowell
Launfal
Texas Numismatic Association
TNA
Doris Martin
Houston
Lord's Missionaries
India
Gondophares
Jesus
Thomas
Christ
Soter Magas
Christ Child
Club Charged With Cheating Millionaires
A federal grand jury charged six men in Los Angeles with conspiring to fleece wealthy show business figures in rigged gin rummy games at Beverly Hills Friars Club. Indictments allege a spy in ceiling peep holes signaled confederates as up to $30,000 shifted hands, naming Harry Karl and others among the victims. Defendants include Maurice H. Friedman, Manuel Jacobs, Victor Sands, Benjamin Teitelbaum, Filippo Sacco, and T Warner Richardson. all but Richardson linked to the Pilars Club, a charity fraternity for the wealthy in show business.
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Los Angeles
Beverly Hills
Plush Friars Club
Harry Karl
Debbie Reynolds
Tony Martin
Phil Silvers
Zeppo Marx
Karl
Maurice H. Friedman
Las Vegas
Nevada
Frontier
Manuel “Rickey’’ Jacobs
U.S. Atty
Matt Byrne
Santa Monica
Victor G. Sands
Benjamin J. Teitelbaum
Hollywood
Filippo Sacco
Johnny Roselli
al Cappone Leutenant
Fim
Studio Union
T. Warner Richardson
Biloxi
Miss
Frontier Hotel
U.S
Richardson Wee
Pilars Club
Rockefeller Meets Delegation In Arkansas Discussion
Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller and four Arkansas lawmakers held a private meeting described as a totally desirable discussion. Attendees included Republican Rep. John Paul Hammerschmidt and Democratic Reps. David Pryor Wilbur Mills plus Sen. John L. McClellan. No politics were discussed. They talked about possible federal aid cutbacks and the impact of a federal surtax not yet imposed by Congress.
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Uttle Rock
Winthrop Rockefeller
Arkansas
Rockefeller
John Paul Hammerschmidt
David Pryor
Wilbur C. Mills
John L. McClellan
D-Ark
Hockefeller
Congress
Johnson visits Cam Ranh Bay amid Vietnam war resolve
President Johnson at Cam Ranh Bay tells 2,500 service members the enemy cannot win in Vietnam and praises their sacrifice while stressing a test of will for the nation. He hints of a Rome visit to Pope Paul VI and notes allied leaders met in Australia for Prime Minister Holt’s memorial.
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Brass
Cam Ranh Bay
Viétn
Johnson
U.S
Paul VI
Memorial Ritesn
Australia
Flafold E. Holt
Johngoh
Pope Paul
United States
North Vietnam
Rome
Washington
Vietnam
South China Sea
South Vietnam
Asia
White House
Holt
Neuyen van Thieu
South Korea
Chung Hea Park
New Zealand
Keith Holyoake
Presinter Thanom Kittikachorn
Thailand
Symington Performs Night Club Set in D.C.
Ambassador James W. Symington, State Department protocol chief and son of Sen. Symington, sang and joked for over an hour at the Blue Room in Washington. He touted a Washington Club project to fund music lessons for needy youths and joked about Dirksen, Nader, and political culture while signaled blending government with show business.
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William Moran
Associated Press
Washington
Everett M. Dirksen
Senate
James W. Symington
State Department
Stuart Symington
D-Mo
Blue Room
Symington
Sen. Dirksen
Ralph Nader
Nader
Art Buchwald
Little Arthur
Buchwald
Washington Cudtar Club
Blue Hogs
Hicksen
California
Ronald Reagan
George Murphy
Republi
Gans
UWP
Joseph Tydings
Shirley Tetnghe
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