An Aged Scrapbook of Long Ago Thoughts and News
A column recounts witty quips and musings from across decades, with jests about fashion, taxes, and city life. It notes Indira Gandhi, a history of the Rocky Mountain News birth in Kansas Territory, and early Japan trade opening, blending humor with historical reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Fenley
A-J
Rocky Mountain News
Denver
Cherry Creek
Colorado
Kansas Territory
Kansas
Denver City
Council Bluffs
St. Joseph
Omaha City
Nebraska
K. T
Democrats Facing Major Fundraising Shortfall at DNC
Clifton Carter says the Democratic National Committee is more than 2.5 million dollars in debt. He and Marvin Watson blame mismanagement and political factors while Carter promises a full financial report in March.
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Allen Washington
Clifton Carter
Democratic National Committee
Johnson
Carter
National Committee
Congress
Marvin Watson
Washington
John Bailey
Watson
Going West Makes Sense for Open Space Appeal
Robert P. Gerholz, president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, argues Western isolation may become an asset as Open Space grows in value. He cites Idaho remarks and a California report predicting a 2000 population and farm value boom, with remote work allowing living near vacation spots.
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Dale Miller
Texas
James
Pestiount
Robert P. Gerholz
Chamber of Commerce of
The
United States
Gerholy
Idaho
Intermountain
Great Plains
Chamber of Commerce
Camelot
Mir. Gerholy
Gerholz
California
North American Aviation Company
Billy Graham on trouble as a test of faith and God’s plan
The answer states that troubles and afflictions are for the good of Christians called by God, citing Romans 8 28 and the idea that suffering can be a loving touch from God. It warns these promises do not apply to non Christians and compares God to a Great Physician guiding healing through pain.
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God
Edward Wilson
Antarctic
Time Out To Laugh and Other Snippets
A humorous montage from Bennett Cerf and others opens with a guard denying elephants at a fancy estate then a man claims the elephant is a sandwich. Fort Worth optimism follows with a dachshund of misfortunes. Bits from Vandertilt and Dartmouth close with quips about death certificates and affidavits.
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Phe
Pocket-Sized Tape Recorder Opens Amazing Possibilities
A West German inventor demonstrates a palm sized tape recorder that records about 38 minutes of speech without spools. He envisions quick notes for writers and reporters and predicts sub $60 price with continued miniaturization. The device weighs 13 ounces loaded with tape and delivers rich playback.
They Said It Then And Now On Public Figures Quotes
A collection of remarks from figures like Rev John Heidbrink Brigitte Bardot Robert Barton Wes Wentrum and Vice President Humphrey observations span religion media sports and beauty theories. The quotes reflect attitudes toward Ecumenical Council Hollywood travel television and public life.
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Jesus Christ
John Heidbrink
Nyack
Ecumenical Council
Brigitte Bardot
Hollywood
Robert Barton
The
Parker Brothers Games Co
Danger and inflation loom over Johnson budget debate
Washington column argues the budget shows a $112.8 billion plan with a $1.8 million deficit while urging restraint to avoid federal controls. It warns inflation as the real danger and calls for voluntary restraint by business and labor amid rising prices and wage demands.
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Johnson
Transit Workers
New York
John Lindsay
Portraits Too Early
The poem expresses longing for spring amid winter weather. The speaker laments snow, cold, and bare branches while yearning for blossoms, warm breezes, and green leaves. Patience remains as the heart awaits the season's arrival.
The Henpecked Husband Traits If Living With Wife
Ruth Millett describes signs of a henpecked husband seen in daily life. She portrays a man who defers to his wife on travel, stories, shopping, and handyman tasks. The piece notes how such husbands rarely protest and how wives emphasize control of finances and household decisions.
Consolidation of Lubbock papers noted
The Lubbock morning and evening editions announce a consolidation plan for local newspapers. Parker F. Prouty and Chas A. Guy lead as president and editor publisher while wire services AP and UP remain affiliated.
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Democratic
Ming
Peiabes Co., Inc
Ta Ite
Sth St
Ave. J
Laibboc Avenue
Lubbock
Texas
Parker F. Prouty
Chas A. Guy
Wull
Associated Press
United Press
National
Teag Peily
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Plainsman
Washington Administration
Bob Jones
Seagraves
Minnie-ha-ha
Indira Gandhi
India
J. Nehru
Avenue Q
England
William Stroud
House of Commons
Gres Palmes
Sip Gres Paimes
William N. Byers
Japan
Commodore Perry
USN
Allen & Scott
Democrats
Humphrey
White House
Richard Maguire
Kennedy
Boston
Bobby Baker
Baltimore
Senate
Maryland
Katzenbach
Union
Messae
FED
Dec Sar Hoover
Cau
Billy Graham
M.N
Bennett Cerf
Fort Worth
Vandertilt
Lan
Dartmouth
Whitney Bolton
Duesselhof
West Germany
Duesseldorf
Wes Wentrum
New York Mets
William S. White
Robert McNamara
Viet Nam
Tony
J. C. Metcalfe
Ruth Millett
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
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