Voting rights push after Johnson speech sparks Alabama clashes
The editorial argues for federal voting rights legislation after Johnson's appeal, condemning Alabama authorities' actions during civil rights protests in Montgomery. It stresses the need to close gaps in citizenship rights and frames the issue as a nation defining moment. Indonesia restricts travel for U S diplomats amid domestic discontent.
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Alabama
Wallace
Johnson
Montgomery
Kennedy
Johog
Timber gains offset annual cut in U S forests comeback
The United States reports a historic balance with timber growth surpassing annual harvest for the first time in years. Forest Service notes this “real success story” reflects rapid growth, better utilization, and ongoing research, while warning quality and large-tree supply have declined and demand may rise 80 percent by century's end. Public arts funding is proposed, but commentary questions public protection for the performing arts.
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United States
U. S. Forest Service
America
Freeman
Forest Service
Winter Reverie in Grindelwald Nature Notes
Norman V Peale reflects on nature as teacher during a Swiss Alps winter in Grindelwald. He samples Alpine life with Alfred Krebs at Grand Hotel Regina, describes rugged mountain fellowship, weather’s power, and a blizzard on the Kleine Scheidegg tram, concluding with personal enrichment from winter communion.
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William Cullen Bryant
Nature
Swiss Alps
Grindelwald
Alfred Krebs
Grand Hotel
Regina
Europe
Alps
England
High Alps
Switzerland
Kleine Scheidegg
Scheidegg
Clock faces and a puzzling string of notes in town
The column mixes light local observations and quirky letters. A wind loosens the St John’s Church clock hands while pigeons resist the vibration. Cincinnati homicide reports reveal a misdirected tip and a missing body description confusion. A playful note lists street name ideas and a math joke ends the item.
Paul Harvey on Stratton verdict and tax ethics
In Chicago on March 11 a verdict sparked relief with talk that former Governor Stratton was not guilty. The piece rails at political contributions, IRS rulings, and calls for closing tax loopholes while praising nature and criticizing the expense of the case.
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Chicago
Illinois
Stratton
Congress
Bill Stratton
Tony Accardo
Green chalk marks in 90 minute zones draw laughs
Police patrol officer McFeeters colored a long marking stick with green chalk to emphasize 90 minute parking zones downtown. The playful display on St Patrick’s Day sparked mixed reactions from drivers and onlookers.
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St. Patrek’s Day
Police
Leonard McFeeters
Mac
Man Makes Career of Retirement in Latta South Carolina
Thomas Collins profiles 74 year old Robert T. Fairey Sr. who retired to Latta in 1959 and built a second life as a local correspondent, merchant secretary, town council member, chamber of commerce executive, newspaper columnist, and county banker liaison. His drive and initiative kept him active, proving retirement can yield public service and income. He credits will and faith for continued vigor and even sports a distinctive chin beard.
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Robert T. Fairey
Fairey
Latta
S. C
American Legion
South Carolina
National Historian of the Legion
Dun & Bradstreet
Mr. Fairey
America
Kilgallen Jottings on Hollywood Skewers Stars and Plans
Dorothy Kilgallen reports on Bette Davis courting Sir Laurence Olivier for Mary Todd Lincoln, Connie Stevens and James Stacy delaying adoption, Richard Chamberlain’s Joy in the Morning reception, and Marilyn Maxwell influencing Rock Hudson. Other notes cover Bruce Cabot’s upcoming memoir lawsuits, Tari exclamations on Harlowe, and industry chatter from Vaduz Liechtenstein inventor Thomas Dam to Robert Moses grammar critiques.
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Bette Davis
Mary Todd Lincoln
Sir Laurence Olivier
Abe Lincoln
Variety
Ritz Brothers
New York
Connie Stevens
James Stacy
Richard Chamberlain
MGM
Beverly Theatre
Rock Hudson
Marilyn Maxwell
Rock
Bruce Cabot
Hollywood
Ad &S Co
Broadway Wagers On Who Misses More In Week
Broadway chatter centers on Diana Sands in The Owl and the Pussycat versus Carol Burnett in Fade Out Fade In. Burnett sports a neck brace with uncertain ailment for Sands. the feud of who’ll perform less per week spreads among theatergoers. Also mentions a cereal brand name sounding like a rock group and Stan Getz’s tenor sax on Warren Beatty’s Arthur Penn project Mickey One.
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Stan Getz
Warren Beatty
Arthur Penn
Mickey
Youre Telling Me Beachy Campus and Global Oddities
Northwest ern Michigan College student claims a 21 percent hour shower record as a playful boast. Observers question soap use and who pays the water bill while broader quirks note U S lung research costs, UK free trips for cold study volunteers, Alamos beans export, Jericho walls rebuilt 22 times, and bees gathering water as well as honey.
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Northwestern Michigan College
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