Mencken's Baltimore Memory Surges With New Biography
In Baltimore, readers spark renewed interest in H. L. Mencken after Carl Bode's biography. Bookstores report brisk sales and restocks as locals recall the Sage of Baltimore and his sharp critiques, with mixed local affection.
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Baltimore, Md
H. L. Mencken
Sage
Baltimore
Carl Bode
Mencken
Philosopher
Gerald Johnson
Baltimore Sun
Bode
American Mercury
Johnson
Birth Control Push in Jamaica Aims at 120000 150000 Women
Kingston reports show Jamaica's government funded birth control drive with 720000 this year plus aid from AID. In 11 months through September 28000 women joined clinics and 39000 returned visits across 135 centers, with total participants likely 67000. Dr Lenworth Jacobs sees progress toward a goal of 120000 to 150000 and notes birth rate declines from 1966 to 1969. He cautions results are not yet conclusive while reporting high satisfaction among users and low complication rates.
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Kingston
Jamaica
National Family Planning Association
Agency For International Development
Lenworth Jacobs
National Family Planning Board
Jacobs
Just When We Figured It Out
New York AP notes a fashion gender swap era where men adopt long coats and fur, while women borrow menswear and accessories. The piece humorously chronicles shifting styles, hair trends, and shared garments as a playful struggle over fashion independence and cost.
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New York
Brodhead High Announces Book Exhibit
Brodhead High School hosts a book exhibit in the instructional materials center on Wednesday December 3 from 8 20 to 11 20 a m and 2 to 5 p m. The event features new books for junior and senior high and adult readers available for purchase. Public invited with Library Club refreshments after school hours.
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Brodhead
Times Ial
Brodhead High School
Library Club
Blanchardville High School names Student Council officers
Ken McKenzie was elected president of Blanchardville High School Student Council Barbara Baker was named secretary and Mike Ryan treasurer. Other Student Council members were to be announced.
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Blanchardville
Ken McKenzie
Blanchardville High School
Barbara Baker
Mike Ryan
Members for 1969 70 Include Murphy Kolden Syse Tesch Syse Lee
The group lists six members: Jerry Murphy Patty Kolden Randy Syse Ann Tesch Jim Syse and Neva Lee. Their arrangement suggests a club or team roster for the 1969 70 period.
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Jerry Murphy
Patty Kolden
Randy
Kiwanis Adopts Korean Boy Through Foster Parents Plan
The Kiwanis Club of Monroe funds Kang Yung Chul a seven year old in Pusa with Foster Parents Plan Inc. The family struggles with tuberculosis and poverty. the child will receive monthly cash grants school supplies clothing medical care and social work guidance to improve health education and self sufficiency.
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The
Kiwanis Club of
Monroe
Kang Yung Chul
Foster Parents Plan, Inc
New York
Yong Chul
Chul In
Chul Hyun
Yong Soo
Yoon Ih
Jum Ih
Sun Ih
Mee Ja
Mee Sun
Yung Chul
Pusa
Collision Near Monroe Causes Moderate Vehicle Damage
The Monroe police report moderate damage to two vehicles with no injuries after a collision at 4 p.m. Monday on 18th Avenue Monroe. Walter E. Schneider of 606 30th Ave Monroe drove a northbound auto that struck Glenn H. Moore's pickup from Route 2 Monticello as Moore pulled from a parking stall near the 1000 block.
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Monroe
Walter E. Schneider
30Th Ave
Glenn H. Moore
Monticello
18Th Avenue
Moore
Schneider Auto
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Girls Service Club
Monroe High School
Alton V. Kiel
Ben Maddrell Browntown
Carol DeMik
Phillip Hocker
Allie Holtshopple
Woman’s Club of
Monare
John Holtshopple
10Th St
Jean Kuebli
Sheryl Weber
Sonja Weber
Laura Wehinger
Barb Wuethrich
Marsha Schulz
Vicki Hiltbrand
Leslie Jones
Mary Hoover
Jo Figi
Jean Roth
Sherry Kohl
Sandy Wells
Debra Whitehead
Deanna Schuetz
Teresa Schutte
Mary
Ee i
Morris Klein
Doubleday
Remington's Book Store
Vietnam
Brodhead High
Kang Yung Chui
Spalding
Structo Grill
DAISY
Philco
Arvin
G.E
Dad
Walter E. Drews
State Farm
State Farm Life Insurance Company
Bloomington
Illinois
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