Why do some countries have a king and queen
Uncle Ray presents a history note from a World Book Encyclopaedia set contest for Columbus fourth graders. The article explains origins of monarchies from ancient warfare leaders to Rome Babylonia and later European systems. It notes republics arose after Rome and Athens and invites readers to request a leaflet titled The Story of the Alphabet.
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Ohio
Uncle Ray
la Crosse Tribune
Rome
Babylonia
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Asia
Athens
New World
la Crosse
Caution Urged By Fire Chief In Merrillan
Merrillan Wis Fire Chief Mahlon Bue appeals to village and area residents to be careful with burning rubbish and brush after several grass fires. He reminds residents that a burning permit is required.
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Merrillan
Wis
Mahlon Bue
U.S. Plans Contract Cancellations to Fight Discrimination
Federal officials threaten contract cancellation as a weapon against job discrimination in firms with government business. Johnson’s 1965 order covers contracts over 10 000, requiring affirmative action and hiring of minorities. Despite talk, no contracts have been canceled and hearings target large firms to boost minority representation.
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Johnson
Ward McCready
Labor Department
McCready
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Manhattan
Philadelphia
U.S. Mint
William F. Ryan
D-N.y
Herbert Hill
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Hill
Edward J. Sylvester Jr
Cooperation Between Bar and Press Urged in Wisconsin
Madison AP report cites bar and press groups urged to work together on free press fair trial issues. John Torinus of Appleton Post Crescent proposes voluntary commissions to decide case by case release of information. Cedric Parker of Madison Capital Times notes media sensationalism may fuel calls to restrict access.
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John Torinus
Appleton Post- Crescent
Torinus
Madison Press Club
Wisconsin Daily Newspaper League
Reardon
American Bar Association
Madison Capital Times
Cedric Parker
Blair Boys Enter State Auto Troubleshooting Contest
Blair Wisconsin Blair High School will send two boys Michael Nelson and Rodney Noren to the state auto troubleshooting contest in Madison on Saturday May 11. They will be accompanied by Robert Scharlan auto mechanics instructor at Blair. The contest is sponsored by a major automobile maker.
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Michael Nelson
Rodney Noren
Robert Scharlan
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