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James Thurber dies at 66 a loss to laughter and humanity
James Thurber, famed humorist, dies at 66. His fables and sketches of men, women, and dogs offered Americans a healthful view of foibles and the human condition. His work appealed beyond America, reaching a universal audience amid a belief in not taking life too seriously.
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Skiing Moves South Into Gatlinburg Mountain Resort
The Gatlinburg Ski Club plans a first season opening December 20 in Gatlinburg Tenn with ski jumps toboggan slides and a skating rink under Mt Harrison 3520 feet high. Snow will be produced for Atlanta Birmingham Knoxville and Chattanooga. Also noted is a new program using chemo sterilants to reduce insect populations.
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The Turkey Of Old A Thanksgiving Reflection
A veteran recalls how Thanksgiving turkey has shifted from a barnyard monarch to a scientifically raised, preprocessed centerpiece. The piece contrasts past slaughter rituals with modern convenience and questions whether today’s abundant talk truly reflects meaning, pondering if pen fills or fails the world.
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Attitude Toward Facts Shapes Outcomes, Peale Explains
Norman V Peale argues attitudes toward facts matter more than raw data. He relates a businessman who saw value in a idea after hearing it, then explains how passive or creative attitudes transform hard facts into workable outcomes. A doctor’s X rays of elderly patients show physiologic limits altered by serene faith and love for others, illustrating how attitude can influence facts or their impact.
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Fire destroys Amanda School wing in 1941 blaze
Twenty years ago on November 12 a defective flue caused a major fire that destroyed the old Amanda School wing built in 1873. Principal Ralph Ringgenberg estimated damage up to 35000 dollars while the wing cost 12000 dollars to construct. Attorney Jack Casper commended the Middletown Eagles for aid to lodge members in the armed forces.
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Night Court and Kitchen Quarrels Highlight Public Woes
A Louisiana justice of the peace resigns from the county payroll citing no work. A Michigan paper proclaims bad drivers must attend night school. A survey finds most domestic squabbles begin in the kitchen, the home’s busy center.
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Fire Grab and Younts Wrist Crash at YMCA
Readers are invited to imagine what they would save in a house fire while Hollywood stars discuss their choices. In a separate item, Henry A. Yount and his wife Laura suffer wrist fractures during a YMCA Fat-to-Fit Trimnastics session after a floor collision and a misstep on the gym floor.
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Wish List for a Quick Personal Recovery
A group of men discuss what they would save first in a disaster. One favors keepsakes like home movies and color slides of his child, plus a camera and tape recorder. A veteran reporter prioritizes financial records, bonds, policies, and unpaid bills, all stored together. Seasonal clothing comes next, followed by bed clothing.
After Clothing My Wife's Oil Paintings
A reporter notes his wife’s amateur dabbling and values personal items. Another interviewee highlights a second set of car keys as highly valued possessions. The exchange reflects private sentiments and items deemed irreplaceable in a personal context.
Nehru a Complex Figure in Kennedy Talks
Washington reports describe Indian Prime Minister Nehru as a complex and troubled leader, often clashing with both the United States and the Soviet Union on major issues. At the National Press Club he acknowledged neutrals face hard questions, while India contends with Kashmir disputes, a rising population, and slow economic progress despite outside aid.
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Religious Remarkables by Scheel T M
A short religious feature by Scheel T M appears in the RELIGIOUS REMARKABLES column. The piece reflects on faith themes and spiritual observations with a concise, period-voice tone suitable for church or society pages.
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Case for General Walker by George Sokolsky
George Sokolsky argues General Edwin A. Walker resigned after 30 years without a court martial or trial. He claims unfair treatment, cites free speech concerns, and calls for a public hearing to reveal truth about Walker’s anti Communism stance and alleged influence of opponents and groups including the Fund for the Republic and Adam Yarmolinsky. The piece urges open testimony to preserve the United States.
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Jottings From Dorothy Kilgallen on Hollywood and Politics
Dorothy Kilgallen notes Lew Rosenstiel offers Susie a 500000 tax free divorce and 3000 a month plus custody fight over their dog. Joan Crawford's dating Jack Manning may seed a future acting schools venture funded by Ed Lowe. Peggy Lee ends affair with Patrick Catling amid Basin Street buzz.
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