Religion As History In Schools Faces Public Debate
The piece argues Bible study and religion belong in education when presented objectively, while school prayer remains banned. It notes Justice Clark’s view that religion can be taught as literature and history. It contrasts 1906 San Francisco earthquake with the Formosa disaster, urging context in reporting.
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Tom Clark
Supreme Court
Clark
California
San Francisco
Formosa
Asia
United States
Chiang Kai-shek
China
Teen fad sparks clash over Iron Cross symbols
The piece condemns teens adopting Iron Cross jewelry linked to the Hell’s Angels trend. It notes World War II veterans’ revulsion, emphasizes the symbol’s Nazi associations, and urges youths to avoid offense by dropping the practice.
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Hell's Angels
West
Germany
Hitler
Granddad Survives a visit from six grandkids
Jim Bishop recalls a ten day household invasion by six grandchildren. He describes chaos, humor, and danger as the children race through rooms, chase each other, and test the limits of order. He notes his aging father retreating, a nimbly described mafia of youngsters, and the constant energy of the house.
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Christopher
Fink
Charles Frechette
Virginia Lee
Ginny
Chipper
Chris
President Johnson May Seek Tax Increase Aims And Uncertain Budget
An analysis of why President Johnson hinted at possible income tax hikes in April and the political and economic pressures behind delaying a clear decision. The piece weighs tax rise versus spending cuts, Veteran concerns of inflation, unemployment, and the impact on midterm support, arguing a balanced budget may be the only practical path.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
Democratic Party
Ruth Montgomery’s Saint Guided Life To Mary Mercy
Washington obituary recounts Mary McCarran’s life as Sister Mary Mercy of the Holy Names. After her father Senator Pat McCarran’s 1954 death she left the convent to care for her mother and pursued art teaching at Marjorie Webster Junior College. Her nine day novena to Mother Cabrini aided her father’s health during surgery, and she later renounced vows to support family.
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Washington
Mary McCarran
Mary Mercy
Order of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
Pat McCarran
Nevada
Mary
Marjorie Webster Junior College
Oakland
Calif
The
State University
God
Holy Names
University of California
Mary Mercer
Mother Cabrini
Senator McCarran
Pat
April Fool Pranks and March Weather Reflections
Dave Regan muses on April Fool's Day pranks fading away and notes time remaining for a few gags. He recalls childhood tricks, laments practical jokes, and comments on March's end and milder winter giving way to spring weather.
Letters to the Editor on youths and a student helper
A Middletown Journal reader writes about using views of former Patrolman Crocker and notes daughter's OSU student role in Scioto Village Girls Industrial School recreation. The writer stresses positive activities for girls and mentions a teen who wants college, urging caring effort.
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Middletown Journal
Middletown
Ohio
Mer
Estillita Horoscope: Singles and Careers Forecast
The reading urges focusing energy on one project, notes social and romance boosts this period, and outlines favorable periods for money and work. It predicts a birthday year with solid progress, highlights favorable months for artists and writers, warnings about late June and September stress, and a child born now may excel in entertainment and music.
Beauty contest for office girls with glasses proposed
A press agent friend suggests a beauty contest for office girls who wear glasses as a lovely spectacle. Grandpap py Jenkins recalls old times when popular tunes didn’t sound like nervous breakdowns set to music.
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Grandpappy Jenkins
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