Pittsburgh World Series rally turns into tumultu ous scene
Police report a 10 hour downtown celebration after the Pirates 2 1 win over the Orioles. About 100000 people gathered leading to 128 hospitalizations and 98 arrests for vandalism and related injuries. Colville and Flaherty defended the event as exuberant rather than criminal.
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Pittsburgh
Robert E. Colville
Peter Flaherty
Colville
Pittsburgh Pirates
Orioles
Baltimore
Adoption rumor triggers teen self doubt and family talk
A reader asking about suspected adoption writes that a brother teased her with the idea and she worries her parents regret her. Sue and Helen advise checking birth certificates calmly, using family stories to learn the truth, and emphasize that being adopted means being loved. A second letter asks how to handle a dating ban caused by a mistaken identity. Helen suggests clearing name confusion, inviting the other family to meet, and presenting a positive front while seeking truth.
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Sue
Helen
Marcie Sue
Marcie
Kathy
Mamie
P.S
Karen
Rein
Unicef
Agnew Homecoming in Gargalianoi Greece
Vice President Spiro Agnew visits Gargalianoi the birthplace of his father Andreas Anagnostopoulos. He speaks of home and heritage, lays a wreath at a family gravesite, and meets locals while Premier Papadopoulos accompanies him amid U.S. concerns over the Greek regime. Drag racing notes follow in the column.
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Walter R. Mears
Associated Press
Gargalianos
Greece
Spiro T. Agnew
Agnew
Gargalianoi
Theofrastos Spyro Anagnostopoulos
United States
George Papadopoulos
Papadopoulos
U.S
State Department
Athens
No Fear of Dollar Squeeze by Tourists
By Dick Barnes Madrid AP there is no need for American travelers in Europe to fear a currency crisis after Nixon’s policies. A three week five country tour found dollar exchange stability, though modestly weaker, with best rates at banks. Compare store and hotel rates before paying in local currency or with traveler's checks.
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Dick Barnes
Associated Press
Madrid
Europe
Nixon
London
Paris
Vienna
Rome
Banque National de Paris
Maxim's
Engagement Announced for Mary Louise Williams and Minuen May Jr
Mrs Bixter Williams of 613 South Laurel Hope announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of her daughter Mary Louise to Minuen May Jr son of Mr and Mrs Minuen May Sr of Ozan The couple plan a October 24 1971 wedding at 6 30 pm at the Church of Christ Miss Williams a Philander Smith College graduate employed by General Services Administration in Kansas City Missouri Mr May a Pines Vocational School and Philander Smith College alum majoring in Electronics Engineering at Central Technical Institute Kansas City Local invitations not planned Friends and relatives invited
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Bixter Williams
South
Laurel Street
Hope
Mary Louise
Minuen May
Ozan
Miss Williams
Philander Smith College
Little Rock
General Services Administration
Kansas City
Missouri
Mr. May
No End of Boons There Is Always Something Worth Living For
Hal Boyle reflects on small, meaningful joys that sustain life. He lists quiet courage, memories, simple pleasures, family moments, sports feats, and ordinary episodes that reveal the value of everyday living. The piece emphasizes resilience, gratitude, and the wonder found in ordinary experiences.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Spanish Club Holds First Meet of Year at Hope High
Hope High School Spanish Club met for its first gathering of the year on Monday October 18 with 61 members. Mary Young gave a travel report on her trip to Mexico and displayed souvenirs. Members also planned decorating a vehicle for Friday’s Homecoming parade.
Keystone Lodge Meets Tuesday October 19 1971
Obituary notices list several local deaths with service details including Oscar Dunlap and T M Sewell, Hardy Golston, Anderson Jefferson, Floyd Bradley, Lent Wytick, and other family details. Funeral arrangements and burial locations are provided by Hicks Funeral Home. An earthworm native to southeastern Australia is noted for extreme length.
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Lent Wytick
Gordon
Hicks Funeral Home, Inc
Hope
Australia
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Oscar Dunlap
Hempstead County
Rising Star Baptist Church
Willie Mae Dunlap
Oscar Dunlap, Jr
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California
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Carl Dunlap
Flint
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Mavis Dunlap Allen
St. Louis
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T.M. Sewell
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Coulter Chapel C.M.E
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Hardy Golston
Texarkana
Arkansas
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Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Mandeville
Cleveland Cemetery
Anderson Jefferson
Washington, Ark
Hope Hospital
Maccedonin Baptist Church
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Warren Bradley
Inez Roach
Phecell Bradley
Hazel Holloway
Phoenix
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Portland
Oregon
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