Would Let Lee Be U.S. Citizen
Rich MacBriar, president of the Robert E. Lee High School Student Council, leads a nationwide drive asserting that the 1865 Amnesty and Reconstruction Proclamation barred Confederate generals of colonel rank or higher from taking the U.S. oath. He argues Gen Robert E Lee never regained citizenship and remains stateless.
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San Antonio
Tex
Robert E. Lee High School
Rich MacBriar
United States
MacBriar
Robert E. Lee
Dive to seven miles deep sets ocean depth record
The U S Navy bathyscaph Trieste reached the bottom of the Marianas Trench in the Pacific at a depth of 37 800 feet. Scientist Jacques Piccard and Navy Lt. Don Walsh were aboard. The dive completed shortly before 11 a m EST and showed the depth exceeded prior estimates.
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Washington
U.S. Navy
Marianas Trench
Pacific
Navy
Jacques Piccard
Don Walsh
San Diego
Riderless Horse Tracked Through Mt. Vernon Streets
Mt. Vernon police and state troopers chased a riderless horse reported moving north along Tenth Street and turning east at the L and N tracks. The animal was trapped at Sixth Street, captured and returned to owner Bok Green of 1215 Forest.
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Mt. Vernon
Anak
Tenth Street
Sixth Street
Bok Green
Forest
Births at Good Samaritan Hospital Cheri Jo Sheila Ann Frank Lloyd
Mr and Mrs Cecil Winn of Belle Rive welcomed Cheri Jo a daughter born at 5 30 yesterday afternoon weighing eight pounds nine ounces. Mr and Mrs Lee Miller of RFD 1 Bonnie welcomed Sheila Ann born at 6 44 last night weighing seven pounds fifteen ounces. Mr and Mrs William Lence of south 18th street welcomed Frank Lloyd born at 7 24 last night weighing seven pounds seven ounces. Mr and Mrs Wiley Young of 1004 Bell welcomed Wally Wildhite born at 4 35 yesterday afternoon weighing seven pounds three ounces.
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Belle Rive
Good Samaritan Hospital
Cheri Jo
Lee Miller
RFD 1
Bonnie
Sheila Ann
William Lence
South 18Th Street
Frank Lloyd
Wiley Young
Bell
Wally Wildhite
Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admitted List
Hospital notes list admitted and discharged patients for Jefferson Memorial and Good Samaritan. Includes Rosem Hollo way John Rodman McCollon Ina Mrs Grace Marie Milby Royalton and discharges Grace Gray Minerva ParsonsAstor McGee James Dale Pulliam Connie Sue Edmison Vicki Lynn Hulbert Jeffrey Mac Allen Leo Alishiski.
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Jefferson Memorial
Rosem Holloway
John Rodman McCollon
Ina
Grace Marie Milby
Royalton
Phoebe Lewis Peterson
Bernard Glenn Gammon
Fairfield
Good Samaritan
James Dale Pul Ham
Granville McConnell
Clarence Renner Williams
Janie C. Sample
Barbara Jean Higgins
Suzanne Barrow
Selma Juanita Young
Grace Gray
Minerva Parsons
Astor McGee
James Dale Pulliam
Fred Samuel Junior Davis
Rosella Newberry
Charles Dean Beckham
Connie Sue ‘Edmison
Vicki Lynn Hulbert
Jeffrey Mac Allen
Leo Alishiski
Veterans of World War Y Birthday Party Urged
All members of King City Bar Racks No 102 are urged to attend a birthday party at the Labor Temple 2409 Broadway at 1 00 p m Sunday Jan 24 A free slum dinner will be served but attendees are asked to bring a covered hand table service An explanation of the new pension plan will be given after the dinner
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King City Barracks No. 102
Labor Temple
Broadway
Mner
Rebekah Lodge Meeting Notice in Frankfort
Grace A. Henry Rebekah Lodge No. 292 will hold a regular session Monday January 25 at 7 30 in I C C F Temple. The annual installation of officers will be conducted by Bernice White and others from the Star Lodge in Frankfort. Members are urged to attend and visitors are welcome. Helen Piercy N G and Laverne Shepherd R. N.
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Rebekah Lodge
Grace A. Henry Rebekah Lodge No
1.C
Meadowbrook Church of Christ Schedule and Contact
Meadowbrook Church of Christ at 840 Meadowbrook Road posts weekly services and activities. Sunday School at 9:30 with classes for all ages, 10:30 Communion and Sermon, 7:30 Young Peoples Service, 7:30 Evening Services, Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 6:30, Saturday fellowship and pot luck at 6:30. Minister Clarence Taylor. 1968 Year of the Monkey note included.
African Native Speaks at 1st Baptist Church
Waxwell Quartey of Ghana will speak at 7 30 PM as the third program in the First Baptist Church School of Missions. The six week series, led by Mrs. Ellis Roane, features Africa as the study theme with classes for all ages at 6 30 PM preceding the evening service. Quartey is a Southern Illinois University student and a recent Christian convert. Ghana, formerly under British rule, is moving toward parliamentary self rule, a topic Life magazine recently highlighted.
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First Baptist Church
School of Missions
Waxwell Quartey
Ghana
Quartey
Southern Illinois University
Africa
Ellis Roane
Life Magazine
Four candidates file for Hamilton County offices
Four candidates filed petitions for three county offices in the April primary. Incumbent Frank Bonan as Democrat and Theodore Van Winkle as Republican seek State Attorney. Incumbent W. K. Tommy Carlton filed for Circuit Clerk. Republican Donald Donelson filed for County Coroner, while Elmo Gholson has not filed for re election. Also 26 candidates seek 21 precinct committeeman posts.
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Mcleansboro
Frank Bonan
iDemocrat
Theodore van Winkle
Tommy” Carlton
Donald Donelson
Elmo Gholson
Stowaway Reveals Pike's Peak Toll Dodging Note
A Kansas man admitted he hid in the car trunk last summer to reach Pike's Peak summit and avoid the Peak Highway toll. He sent a 50 cent toll payment with a note. City officials declined to release his name.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Kansas
Pike’s Peak
Kingdom of God and the Spirit Led Life
A preacher urges born again believers to be led by the Holy Spirit and live by faith not works. Faith purified by Jesus Christ saves, while law righteousness falls from grace. Trust the Lord, obey the Spirit and scriptures, and forgive trespasses to avoid falling from grace. If needed, pray and act on the commandment.
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Christ
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Alice H. Jacobsen Fined for Failure to Yield Rights
Police Magistrate J. R. Thomas fined Alice H. Jacobsen five dollars and costs on a charge of failure to yield the right of way.
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Alice H. Jacobsen
J. R. Thomas
Dear Abby Help for Troubled Fostered Son
Dear Abby advises a 9 year old boy who rebels and resists schooling may be emotionally disturbed and suggests a child psychiatrist. The column includes readers sharing teen experiences and a note about learning piano and personal growth.
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Abby
US pays 33000 in Korean damage claims
U S military authorities announced they paid 33000 last week on 22 claims by Korean nationals against the U S Armed Forces. The payments bring total compensation to 400000 thus far for property damage and personal injury.
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Seoul
Korea
U.S
Poland refuses Tito information center in Warsaw
Poland told Yugoslavia to drop plans for an information center in Warsaw. A Yugoslav government spokesman offered no reason. Both nations had agreed in 1957 to allow information centers in each other's capitals.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Poland
Warsaw
Minister Wears His Gift Ties
Durant Oklahoma AP Rev Charles Bretz wears a Christmas gift tie to a Civic Club meeting. He explains he receives many flashy ties each year and plans to wear them to wear down the givers rather than hide them.
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Durant
Okla
Charles Bretz
Civic Club
Watch Out For Billy Sherman
State Parks Division employees receive Confederate gray uniforms replacing forest green. Conservation Director William C. Younger says the change provides a living remembrance of the gray color tied to historical heritage.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Parks Division
William C. Younger
Prosperity through self run laundry business
A classified advertisement offers a turnkey laundry store opportunity with no experience required. Earn estimated net 4000 to 8000 dollars annually in spare time while customers operate the machines themselves. Financing up to 909 percent of the total purchase with low monthly installments. ALD, INC. 2340 E 58rd St Indianapolis IN.
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