RFK Urges Unified Action to Curb Urban Crisis
Robert F Kennedy writes in Los Angeles in 1968 on the nation’s urban crisis. He cites stark city conditions, calls for swift and comprehensive action, and argues for black white collaboration across government, private enterprise, clergy, and citizens to create jobs, housing, education, and health care. He emphasizes resident leadership and nationwide programs.
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Parents And Children By Arnold Arnold
A call for active involved fathering with practical care giving to babies. It urges fathers to diaper feed and bond, not just discipline, to build trust and authority. The note promotes a booklet Making the Grade as Dad and links shared parenting to broader economic and social mobility goals.
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To Your Good Health Advice Column Samples
Letters to Dr Mother address worries about cancer signals diabetes and postoperative bleeding. The columnist clarifies danger signals seven items and cautions lump meaning varies. Readers urged to consult doctors for diagnosis and appropriate tests.
Retirement Income Gap Closes With 10 Ways To Boost Earnings
The article outlines ten methods for seniors to increase income in retirement. It suggests registering with temporary help agencies, exploring part time jobs, monetizing hobbies, selling skills, starting small home businesses, renting space, pursuing public sector opportunities, and joining organizations that welcome older workers. It also covers adult education, franchise possibilities, and national programs like Foster Grandparents and VISTA.
Violence of the spirit plagues a divided nation
Carl Rowan argues the era of political racial and social violence has roots in leadership and culture. He links Birmingham, Mississippi, Dallas, Memphis, and Los Angeles incidents, noting complicity from officials, editors, bankers, and professors, and asks Americans to confront their own role in tolerating this decay.
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This Day in History June 11 1968 Highlights
United Press International chronicles events on June 11 across years. Highlights include Warren Harding named as 1920 Republican dark horse candidate, Lindbergh welcomed by Coolidge in 1927, Ben Hogan winning the 1950 U S Open after auto crash injuries, and federalized national guard amid University of Alabama desegregation in 1963. Cervantes quote ends the note.
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George Wallace
University of Alabama
Bailey Heads Variety School PTA In Yesteryears
Mrs Elbert Bailey served as president of the Variety School Parent Teachers Association. Dr Harry Gibson resigned after four months as Clark County health officer in the period covered.
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Variety School Parent-Teachers Association
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Clark County
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