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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1964
Page
4
Dr Edwin H Enzor Jr argues against separating church ethics from government noting founders relied on biblical morality. He warns against political trickery and urges voters to evaluate public servants, uphold moral governance, and reject apathy.
Edith Hamilton summarizes Burckhardt on Rome s fall noting Freedom and Beauty decline and architecture reaching the biggest scale Literature shifts to criticism and abstract words Government writing swells with pomp A credulous public seeks magic to solve problems today s arts echo such themes and even laws seem illogical and confused
Archaeologist Anne Stine Ingstad uncovered an inch wide perforated soapstone disk at L Anse au Meadow in Newfoundland. The object likely served as a fly wheel on a wool spinning spindle suggesting Viking presence and possible early colonization in North America around 1000 A D led by Leif Erikson.
A1964 editorial notes the electoral college flaws and the mismatch between popular votes and electoral results. It highlights Kennedy’s 1960 and Johnson 1964 outcomes, the district method proposal, and that about eight million voters influenced the election, less than seven percent of those voting age. It urges parties to study the system.
An article from Pacific Command discusses optimism among U S military leaders in Vietnam while noting domestic fear of delayed victory. It cites large naval and air deployments, sustained Viet Cong casualties, and the belief that political tumult in Saigon could jeopardize progress, urging continued bombing to raise the price on the enemy.
Roswell L. Gilpatric, a Pentagon official who resigned amid ethics probes, is touted to replace John McCone as CIA director. Senate investigations linked him to General Dynamics ties and Japanese-style conflicts of interest. Opposition from Sen. McClellan and Republican subcommittees is anticipated.
A health column urges peace of mind as a gift and highlights progress against infectious diseases and advances in transplantation. It warns against fake cures and notes that true health combines physical and emotional well being while offering practical advice for arthritis relief and pain management.
Mrs. M. T. asks if three weekly allergy shots could harm her unborn baby. The reply suggests consulting her physician who administers the specific serum and knows its safety in pregnancy.
Mrs E S notes dulant fever can result from drinking raw cow milk. The article explains that brucellosis also spreads to humans through direct contact with infected animals or contaminated excretions or secretions.
The Monroe News-Star records its founding history and key staff including publisher John D. Ewing in 1909 and Ewing family leadership. It lists editorial and management personnel, Associated Press credit, and the paper as an independent publication printing news impartially in Monroe Louisiana.
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