13 Mar 1961
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1961
Page
1
Dear Abby column voices reader complaints about pointed shoes for women. Letters from anxious shoppers detail uncomfortable footwear, demand sensible styles, and seek Abby's advice. Readers reference shoe salesmen, fashion trends, and personal experiences with fit and foot pain.
Philadelphia AP Chief Justice Charles Alvin Jones of the State Supreme Court called capital punishment foolish and said it may encourage youths to murder. He spoke at a Friday hearing by a joint state committee studying abolishing the death penalty. Eight witnesses testified. all but two favored ending capital punishment.
The text recalls early long rail travel with rudimentary sleeping arrangements and compares comfort to a covered wagon. It notes Justice Curtis Bok opposing the death penalty, while supporters include Dr. Frederick Baldi, a retired Rockview warden, and District Attorney Jacques H. Fox of Delaware County.
Washington AP reports Thruston Morton emerges as leading candidate to replace GOP chair. Rep. William E. Miller 47, former Nixon ally, and Kentuckys John T. Diederich discuss Morton moving to campaign chair role to allow focus on reelection bid in a Democratic-leaning state. Possible contenders include Fred C. Scribner Jr. and Whittier, with Nixon and Rockefeller ties noted.
Fragments suggest a debate on committee actions without open conflict. The text hints at strategies to neutralize opposition by feigning inactivity and listing dangers, implying behind the scenes maneuvering rather than overt confrontation. Document lacks clear names or dates.
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