Newspaper boys learn life through early rounds and hard work
A Macon Georgia Telegraph column extols newspaper carriers, praising their dawn routines, resilience, honesty, and discipline. It notes last year Macon and Middle Georgia boys earned over 550000 dollars, much spent locally or saved for college, and stresses readers’ support to teach good service standards. Harold Zebell cites an industry born from youth with business acumen.
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Harold Zebell
Macon
Middle Georgia
Seventeen Swiss Workers Suffocate in Gas at Mountain Power Station
Seventeen workmen, fifteen Italians among them, suffocated by a carbonic gas cloud in a remote tunnel near Locarno Switzerland. An Italian inquiry arrived with details withheld. Two Swiss firefighters also died as gas swept through the tunnel northward. The power station under construction links Di Maggio and Bedretto valleys below Basodlino Mountain. fleet air station Norfolk story follows.
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Locarno
Switzerland
Basodlino
Robbies
di Maggio
Bedretto
Saint Gothard Mountain
Contital Switzerland
Savings Bonds Interest to Increase
President Johnson is expected to announce a rise in the interest rate on Series E and H savings bonds, potentially by 0.5 percent, to 4.5 percent, to boost bond sales and curb inflation. The move would apply to all outstanding bonds and new issues, with a White House ceremony tentatively planned.
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Joseph R. Coyne Washington
Johnson
White House
Treasury
Savings and Loan Associations
Youth Who Shot Rabbi Succumbs
Detroit report states Richard Wishnetsky, 23, who shot Rabbi Morris Adler during Saturday Sabbath services then killed himself, died of his wound. Rabbi Adler remained in grave condition after brain surgery, with doctors noting a few small signs of possible improvement.
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Detroit
Richard Wishnetsky
Wishnetsky
Morris Adler
Adler
Sinai Hospital
Woodrow Wilson
University of Michigan
Michigan
Edward Wishnetsky
Youngs Many
Hope Group to Attend Water Meet in New Orleans
The National Association of Soil and Water Conservation District held its twelfth annual convention in New Orleans from February 6 to 10. Hempstead County Supervisors Monroe Samuel and Richard Arnold plus George F. Brown attended. Samuel was elected Area Vice-President representing Arkansas. Seventy-seven Arkansans attended. Nebraska had the largest state attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Soil & Water Conservation District
New Orleans
Louisiana
Monroe Samuel
Richard Arnold
Hempstead County
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Arkansas
Nebraska
Orville L. Freeman
Donald A. Williams
Soil Conservation Service
Interstate roads hailed as lifesaving system
Hoyt Springs Arkansas AP The Interstate Commerce Commission official said the interstate highway system will save about 8,000 lives annually once completed. Rupert L Murphy Washington told the Arkansas Bus and Truck Association that safety features such as separate roadways central access wide lanes and long sight distances will cut casualties and property damage from highway accidents as about 20 000 miles of the system are built or under construction
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Hoyt Springs
Ark
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rupert L. Murphy
Washington
Bureau of Public Roads
Murphy
Arkansas Bus and Truck Associaiin
Money Not Reason to Quit College
Professor Milton Talsey told Hope Kiwanis Club that students need not leave Southern State College in Magnolia for lack of funds. He cited government aid, grants, loans, and work programs to cover about 1000 dollars per student annually, noting many future jobs did not exist yet but will after graduation.
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Southern State College
Magnolia
Milton Talsey
Hope Kiwanis Club
Studnt
Talley
Southern State
Former Comedian Cass Daley Weds LAS VEGAS
Former film comedienne Cass Daley married Saturday in Las Vegas to Robert John Williamson, 29, son of Newport Beach California. It is the pair's second marriages for both. Daley, 50, previously wed Edward Kinsella of Los Angeles. Williamson works as an accounting executive in Pasadena. They plan to live in Newport Beach.
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Las Vegas
Cass Daley
Robert John Williamson
Newport Beach
Calif
Miss Daley
Edward Kinsella
Los Angeles
Williamson
Pasadena
Humorist Speaker A Humorist With a Message at Banquet
Newt Hielcher of Shreveport will be guest speaker for Rotary's Annual Ladies Night Banquet on Friday February 18. An insurance executive with 15 years in club speaking, he has impressed Rotarians in past appearances. Dr Lester Sitnes, president, promises a highly enjoyable evening for Rotarians and ladies.
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Newt Hielcher
Shreveport
Rotary
Hielcher
Lester Sitnes
Arguments to Delay the Military Bill
Senatorial debate over a $4.8 billion Viet Nam military bill intensifies as about 30 senators seek time to discuss Johnson's Southeast Asia policy before voting. Morse calls for delay until witnesses testify. Long urges speedy action for late month passage. Hartke objects to hasty approval, urging a full case before Foreign Relations. Marine Daniel Rombyer receives Oceanside vacation kindness after misdirected dog food note from Oceanside Chamber of Commerce.
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Jack Bell Washington
Senate
Johnson
Russell B. Long
Louisiana
Wayne Morse
D-Ore
Viet Nam
Morse
Mike Mansfield
Florida
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Maxwell D. Taylor
Saigon
Dean Rusk
Richard B. Russell
Dga
Senate Armed Services Committee
Congress
Russell
Vance Hartke
D-Ind
Oceanside
Calif
Marine Pfe
Daniel Rombyer
Chamber of Commerce
Michigan Marine
Rombyer
Jackson
Mich
Michigan
Oceanside Blade Tribune
Mayor Lindsay to donate 3000 from 30000 salary
In New York the city charter blocks the mayor from taking a 10 percent salary cut as a symbol of frugality. A spokesman says Mayor John Lindsay will donate 3000 dollars from his 30000 dollar wages to city hospitals.
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New York
John Lindsay
Prudential Revises Economic Forecast 1966
Prudential Insurance Co of Newark revises its 1966 forecast upward to a gross national product of 726 billion dollars from 714 billion dollars predicted last November. The rise is attributed to potential increases in armed forces strength and related economic activity.
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Newark, No
Prudential Insurance Co
Labor Unions Lash Johnson on Race Issue
AFL CIO construction-union leaders say government charges of racial discrimination pressure unions to curb wage demands. Haggerty cites a civil rights suit as part of an anti inflation push. St Louis case involved Negro plumbers hired for a march. Rosenhaupt argues brain drain is overstated as many fellows return home after study.
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Neil Gilbride
Miami Beach
Fla
Afl-Cio
J. Haggerty
Afl-Cio Construction and Building Trades Department
Johnson
Justice Department
St. Louis
Afl-Cio Building Trades Council
Labor
Justice Departments
Haggerty
Labor Department
National
Melvin Lane Powers
Jacques Messier
Arkansas
Democratic Party
Aimes
Oren Harris
Congress
Valerie Swindle
Harvey Hooker
The
Paragould Daily Press
Senate fights Viet Nam policy as debates intensify
AP dispatch notes renewed Senate clashes over Viet Nam policy with days of debate ahead. It also highlights U S troops under fire amid racial tensions and a New Jersey family coping with the loss of their Marine son, followed by letters from Japan.
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Viet Nam
Senate
U. S
New Jersey
Japan
International
Hubert H. Humphrey
New Delhi
Pakistan
Washington
Johnson
FCC
B. William Henry
Indonesia recalls Peking envoy over coup probe
Indonesia recalls its ambassador to Peking amid reports that military tribunals investigating the Oct. 1 coup attempt may accuse China of involvement. Radio Jakarta said Ambassador Djawato returns to report on China's unfriendly attitude as Subandrio warned China to stay out of Indonesia's internal affairs. The army says the coup was masterminded by the PKI.
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Associated Press
Singapore
Indonesia
Peking
China
Radio Jakarta
Djawato
Subandrio
Indonesian Communist Party
PKI
Hempstead County social and local interest items roundup
All Around Town notes a Hempstead County meeting at Diamond Cafe with Dr. Bec tom of the USDA as guest speaker. Local sales include a registered Hereford bull to J. Still of Hope. Lance Jones makes the Dean's list at Arkansas College Batesville. Monthly singing at Rocky Mound Baptist Church set for February 20. Brenda Evans and Patricia Davis to perform with a 65 piece Concert Band at Southern State College Overstreet auditorium. Junior Angus Association forms as plans a statewide field day at Freeda's Angus Farm Hope. Marine Pvt. John W. Parks completes combat training at Camp Pendleton and proceeds to four weeks of basic specialist training.
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Star
Hempstead County Cattlesmens Association
Diamond Cafe
Paul Bectom
USDA
Brenda Evans
Patricia Davis
Hope
Southern State College
Overstreet Auditorium
Hope High
Miss Evans
Carl L. Evans
Hope Rt. 4
Miss Davis
David P. Davis
Nroth
Hervey St
John W. Parks
Henry Parks
Hope Rt. 3
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Marine Base
Pacific
Viet Cong on the Hottest Front as Air Power Rains
Allied troops and air power pressed the Viet Cong on multiple fronts in South Vietnam with no rest for the enemy. U.S. forces reported 66 Viet Cong killed in two actions and allied casualties for the week totaled 340, while enemy losses topped 600 a week earlier. Air strikes targeted roads railways storage and warehouses in the Vinh area and around Dien Bien Phu as navy and air force crews hit roads bridges and shipyards north of Hanoi and near Dong Hoi.
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Thomas A. Reedy
Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
North
Viet Nam
U.S. Air Force
Navy
Vinh
Dien Bien Phu
Tony Romeo to Speak at Hope First Baptist Church
Tony Romeo, former Florida State captain and six year Boston Patriots tight end, will address a Union meeting in Hope at First Baptist Church next Tuesday. He is a Southwestern Baptist Seminary student in Fort Worth preparing for ministry. The event includes a 6 30 A M breakfast in Fellowship Hall with Jerry King as songleader.
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Tony Romeo
Boston Patrots
Southwestern Baptist Seminary
Fort Worth
Texas
Hope
Hope Ministerial Alliance
Fist Baptist Church
Florida
Boston Patroits
Tony
Christ
Jerry King
Camden
Fellowship Hall
First Baptist Church
Hempstead Development Group to Meet in Hope
Hempstead County Development Council will meet at Hope City Hall on Thursday night February 17 at 7 30. Burgess Garrett, chairman, announced. An Economic Development Program plan will be presented for consideration to qualify the county for funds under the Economic Development Act. Plans for a Rural Renewal Authority will also be discussed. Public invited to attend.
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Hempstead County
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Jim Raney
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Martha Townsend
Arkansas Republican Party
Cass Daly
Prudential
Lash Johnson
Princeton, NJ
Hans Rosenhaunt
Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation
AP News Digest
Batman
Superman
Library of Congress
Ned Purtle & Sons, Hope
J. Still
Lance Jones
Haskell Jones
Arkansas College
Batesville, Ark
Rocky Mound
Freedas Angus
Alliance
Hempstead Development Group
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