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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1962
Page
10
Last week five people died on Mount Airy area highways with several more seriously injured in high speed crashes. Investigators cite excessive speeds as a major factor. The piece calls for firmer public condemnation and more vigorous action from parents and communities to curb reckless driving.
An editorial argues the U S Senate committee's rejection of increased aid to India marks a shift toward tougher policy. It criticizes past aid practices as buying influence, urges aid only to nations aligned with freedom and commonwealth values, and calls for clear commitments from recipients before disbursing funds.
Questions cover Ascension Day 1627 first American architect source of the phrase pleased is the nation whose God is the Lord nearest stellar object origin of Quisling as traitor number of equinoxes in a year significance of the equinox and use of poison gas in war plus definition of delta and related historical terms.
Views and reviews feature remarks from Garson Kanin and John F Kennedy on society and responsibility. Khrushchev warns about Vietnam Laos, LeMay defends the bomber program, Goble chides marital blame, Benson cautions on left and fire safety, Bentzen notes gender stress differences.
Editorial urges international action as China opens and then closes gates to Hong Kong refugees. It notes 60 000 arrivals with eight to ten thousand avoiding authorities, cites Kennedy offering asylum, Catholic Relief Services backing 1000 placements, and calls for a staged free world refuge area to screen and relocate thousands, easing tensions and pressuring Red China.
A compact collection of antique lines noting absence as allure and danger. It juxtaposes thoughts from Achilles to Shakespeare, Sidney, and Colley Cibber, reflecting love, longing, and the peril of separation. The text contrasts absence with desire, devotion, and forgotten moments.
Comprises scattered items including a Christ ascent reference, a 1982 date, Charles Bullfinch and the designing of the State House in Boston, biblical verse, star Centauri distance, Vidkun Quisling, a wartime date at Ypres in 1915, and a note on alluvial land at river mouths.
A couple recounts a recent trip in which friends from another town expected to stay overnight after a play, causing last minute changes to their plans. They offered their house to avoid a motel but have heard nothing since, prompting concern over whether they should have stayed home.
A reader explains the cost of theatre tickets and whether it was rude to leave guests without notice. The letter suggests calling or writing ahead, and notes two income ideas from recreation and from tree crops.
The 27th annual stockholders meeting at city hall reelected the full board of Workmen's Building and Loan Association led by President W G Sydner and Vice President M H Sparger. Other officers include KR D George secretary treasurer and W L Sydner assistant. The report lists directors and attorneys and notes ongoing county projects and local civic notices.
Fragmented OCR lists times and events for a local Recreation Center. Mentions recreational swim sessions, gym and tennis use, private parties, and a life saving club with unclear dates. Contains multiple garbled entries and stray items including bowling.
Fragmented OCR puzzle page shows a weekly crossword with numerous garbled clues and mismatched numbers. The readable hints include canine creature and goddess of dawn among scattered entries, but many words are corrupted or incomplete.
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