Bananas and Paintings Spark Surprise Art Prank
A fictional tale mocks art theft fears by disguising Goya paintings as tomato crates. A Honduras gallery and a London shipment showcase bananas as a new abstract art form signed United Fruit. The ruse spreads praise before a retail mix up reveals the swapped crates and a clever sign advertising bananas drives sales.
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World mourns Kennedy as symbol of hope and peace
John Stevens McGroarty recalls John F Kennedy in dramatic tribute, noting his death brings sorrow and raises fears of tragedy. Greek letters and Plato are invoked to frame his legacy as a beacon of freedom, while editor A. Novack hopes more readers engage with the fallen leader's memory.
Subscribing Attempt in City Ledger Cites $30
A fragment from a local ledger notes a subscription item showing a $30 charge. The unreadable segment mentions a person named Werner and a San Antonio area context. The exact details are unclear due to damaged text.
Southerner Runs the Gashouse
Analysis of House Rules Committee power and the pattern of southern Democrats using discharge petitions to extract legislation. The piece notes Howard W. Smith as chair and cites historical instances of blocking civil rights bills, the risks of discharge petitions, and the rarity of bills becoming law since 1923, including the 1960 federal employees wage increase.
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Almanac History Notes For Friday December 347th 1963
Almanac entry lists events from 1642 Abel Tasman discovery of New Zealand to 1937 Nanking capture by Japan and 1928 Gershwin premiere of An American in Paris. Includes thought from A Conan Doyle and celestial hints with Moon and planets for the day.
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China
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Inquiring Photographer Notes Free Chest X-Rays and TB Talk
A Las Vegas reader asks why Nevadas TB problem persists despite free chest X-ray offers. Others praise annual checkups and suggest more publicity could boost participation to curb tuberculosis.
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Nevada
Questions for Ken Jones Sherry Hilbrescht
Readers write to the nation about medical advice and the dry climate. A chest X ray was part of a recent physical and another is planned. A cab driver recounts good experiences with a long distance X ray program and a lumber camp foreman notes a plant shutdown for examinations with paid leave.
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Oregon
Ladybird Johnson Earns Labor's Quiet Allies Respect
Washington report recalls Claudia Johnson guiding Women’s Activities Division activists to The Elms for a snow tea with Lyndon and Ladybird Johnson. The visit featured warm reception, chauffeur aid, and cordial talks on policy, life, and shared labor goals.
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USIA to Launch Global Public Relations on Kennedy Report
Washington The United States Information Agency plans a world wide campaign to publicize the presidential commission findings on Kennedy's assassination. Director Edward R Murrow will oversee use of overseas posts to inform nations while Senate funds are restored to 1705 million for the effort.
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