Dear Congressman Ellsworth: reader questions on China and tractors
A reader letter set discusses U S policy on Red China and UN nonrecognition, questions Congressional stance, and argues against concessions. It also covers a debate about ransom for Castro and distinction between Congressman and Representative versus Senator.
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Lawmaker seeks non-violent war against world communists
Rep. John R. Pillow of New York introduces a resolution asking Congress to declare a state of war with the Communists in 96 nations, totaling about 36 million people. The plan calls for no military force but pledges U S resources to defend the free world through economic, political, diplomatic, and psychological means.
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Washington
New York
John R. Pillow
R-N.y
Congress
United States
Free World
Pillow
City Council Honors Retiring Purchasing Director
Minneapolis reports a retyped city council resolution honoring George Arneson, retiring purchasing director, with a playful error noting he has carried on the duties of his office with a minimum of cost to the city. The piece highlights local government efficiency and the official’s long service.
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Minneapolis
George Arneson
Cancer Ridden Child to Get Wish of Visiting the Zoo
Four year old Johnnie Dougherty of Ridley Township battles cancer after leg amputation and eye loss. Doctors see little hope, but the child’s wish to visit the Philadelphia Zoo drives community support. A Milmont fire company ambulance will transport him if strength allows, with volunteers and businessmen funding the trip. Zoo officials arranged a special tour as donations come in.
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Johnnie Dougherty
Johnnie
Ridley Township
Milmont Fire Company
Zoo
Local Rider Is Champ Congirl At State Rodeo
Clarice Richardson, 15, daughter of Delbert and family, won all around cowgirl at the sixth annual State Championship High School Rodeo in Topeka. Max Worthington of Welda led among cowboys, winning bull riding and placing in other events. Ann Hoy, 17, of El Dorado, was named queen for horsemanship and poise. 58 riders competed over three days in 90 degree heat, with top finishers advancing to the National Championship.
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Delbert Richardson
Topeka
Max Worthington
Welda
Miss Richardson
Kansas
Ann Hoy
el Dorado
Sue Tucker
Rich Walker
el, Dorado
Lightning strike injures boy. dog dies in Indianapolis
Patrick Conner, 13, and his cocker spaniel Lucky were in the front yard when lightning hit. The bolt knocked him down and tore his trousers, leaving him with burns. The dog died in the incident.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Patrick Conner
Lucky
Man Drowns While Fishing at Fall River Dam
Duane Zuercher a 37 year old implement dealer from Whitewater Kansas fell from a low dam and drowned while fishing in the Fall River near Eureka on Sunday He was married with two sons years old
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Kan
Duane Zuercher
Whitewater
Fall River
Zuercher
Iran Quake Toll Exceeds Sixty Dead in South Iran
AP reports two villages in South Iran were shattered by the second major quake in 15 months. Death toll rose beyond 60 as rescuers searched for bodies. Deh Kuheh near Tehran was left homeless with 1,500 residents displaced. Kahneh saw all 70 houses destroyed.
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Iran
Deh Kuheh
Kahneh
Trained Pig Rescued From K C Pork Barrel
Kansas City AP report: Porky a trained pig shipped to market by mistake was rescued from the Kansas City stockyards by Justin Doak of Gallatin Missouri. Doak trained Porky to march in Galatin's Crazy Day parade, and after a two month effort he retrieved the hog from 500 pigs scheduled for slaughter, returning it to its owner.
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Porky
Justin Doak
Gallatin
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Doak
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