Wisdom in Washington overreaches on Dollar Gap fix
The Che Monroe editorial argues against a Congress bill to cut the duty free allowance from 500 to 100 dollars, warning it would harm Caribbean tourism economies like Curacao and strain relations with friendly nations. It cites tourist dollars, Caribbean employment, and U.S. taxpayers bearing costs, urging reconsideration of the measure.
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Washington
Congress
Uncle Sam
Caribbean
Curacao
Dutch West Indies
Samoa America’s Shame in the South Seas exposed
Clarence Hall highlights deteriorating conditions in American Samoa including rotting government buildings overwater outhouses failing infrastructure and crumbling reservoirs. He notes underfunded schools crowded hospitals and aggressive imports while urging Interior officials and readers to reassess U.S. responsibilities in the territory.
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Stevenson
Clarence Hall
Samoa
America
South Seas
Everbody
Department of Interior
Hall
Pago Pago Bay
Navy
U.S
United States
American Samoa
Atheism Approved by Supreme Court Shifts Religious Test Debate
The Supreme Court ruled that federal and state governments cannot require belief or disbelief in a religion for public office. The decision raises questions about whether an oath, moral standards, or belief in God could become political tests, and its lack of precise definitions leaves many issues unsettled.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the
United States
Russia
Supreme Court
Maryland
Middle East
Far East
Supreme Court of the United States
Law of the Land
Union
Congress
Presidential Advisers Accused Over East West Science Gift
A White House push for sharing scientific data with the East West exchange drew scrutiny after a National Science Foundation grant of 4350 to Soviet top scientists led by A P Topchiev. Rep. Richard Roudebush urged a House committee probe amid suspicions the tour included political propaganda and misused funds.
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Washington
White House
Kennedy
Ireal
National Science Foundation
U. S
Indiana
Richard Roudebush
House Space Committee
House
UnAmerican Activities Committee
NSF
A. P. Topchiey
Academy of Sciences
Ussr
Roudebush
Harry Kelly
United States
Topchiev
Soviet Society For
Kremlin
Man on Trial for All God’s Laws Cited by Faith Advocate
A religious reflection notes that every violation of God’s law is a trial for a sinner and that Jesus Christ acts as advocate in salvation. The piece blends scripture from Proverbs 3 1 and a call to obedience with doctrinal emphasis.
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God
Christ
New York City Back Yard Critique from Truman Advice
The author contrasts New York's perceived moral decline with the South's improving conditions. He cites graft in New York schools, urban vice on Manhattan streets, and praises Jackson Mississippi's modernization under Mayor Allen C. Thompson. He argues urban decadence demands self-scrutiny rather than external blame.
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Harry Truman
Lexington
Third
Second Avenues
Washington Square
Greenwich Village
Hudson
Fifth Avenue
South
New England
Jackson
Miss
Shreveport
Baton Rouge
Charleston
S.C
William O’dwy
Allen C. Thompson
Airlines
Miami Beach
Radio - Teevee
Judd Arnett
Detroit Free Press
Savannah News
Berlin
London
Retired Owl Of Police Force Joins New York Story
George Joannides, longtime New York Police Department detective, retires after 35 years with the 20th Squad on West 68th Street. The article recalls his partnership with Dan Fogarty, notable cases, and a lighter moment involving Nipples. It notes a successor will inherit Joannides’ shield and experience.
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George Joannides
New York
Police Department
20Th Squad
West 68Th Street
Riverside Drive
Amsterdam Avenue
Cerral Park
Dan Fogarty
Dan
George
Joannides
Fogarty
Broadway
Jeannides
Matt
Jeff
20Th Detective Squad
New York Police Department
Attitudes of juvenile and adult obese men analyzed
University of Pennsylvania doctors compare 11 juvenile obese men with 14 adult obese men in Annals of Internal Medicine. Juvenile obesity fosters self contempt and social withdrawal, while adults respond with motivation to lose weight. Parental views influence a child’s weight status and approach to reduction.
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University of Pennsylvania
Annals of
Internal Medicine
Philadelphia
Washing Vegetables to Remove Pesticide Residue
Mrs H R asks how to ensure market vegetables are free from poison pesticides. Answered that thorough washing helps but some root vegetables contaminated by pesticides are removed from markets by the federal department of agriculture.
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H. R
Federal Department of Agriculture
Natural vitamins debate letter to the editor
Mrs. S. T. asks if proper foods negate the need for vitamins. The reply cites two conditions: good intestinal absorption and not drinking enough whisky to raise vitamin B needs.
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S. T
Fever tolerance and brain injury risk inquiry analysis
A medical note states that a person can reach 105 degrees Fahrenheit for two days without brain injury if the fever’s cause allows it. It notes that many have had higher fevers longer without brain damage and that outcome depends on the fever’s underlying cause.
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J. T
Fears of Flying Planes Prompt Health Hint
A reader seeks help for a flight fear affecting home comfort. The column suggests considering a psychiatrist if needed and hints at practical safety tips. It notes the importance of well lighted streets and highways for reassurance.
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B. J
Democrats near national convention with platform change forecast
The piece notes 25 years ago Democrats approached their national convention. Farley, a Democratic maker, predicted James A. would drop the two thirds nominating rule. Georgia Governor Eugene Talmadge was ousted from the Democratic National Committee by the Georgia delegation. Louisiana Senate advanced three bills raising pay for state and parish officials.
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Farley
James A
Eugene Talmadge
Georgia
Louisiana Senate
News-Star World History and Editorial Stance
The item outlines the Monroe News-Star World newspaper details including founders publishers and dates, staff roles, and its policy on news use and advertising. It notes its Associated Press affiliation and commitment to printing news as it believes is right independent of party politics.
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John D. Ewing
Wilson Ewing
Monroe T
News-Star
World ‘Nation
Olive and
North Oorth St
Rt Ng. R
William H. Bronson
Richard Hale
Edmund G. Brown
Ass’t
Jack Gates
Walter B. Hatten
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Memphis
Dallas
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Charlotte
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