Justice Through Notoriety? Prisoner Climbs Water Tower
A prisoner at the Town penitentiary serving 25 years for intent to commit great bodily injury climbed a water tower and stayed over four days. Authorities declined pursuit. He seeks a new grand jury, a new judge, and a published transcript of his trial as an appeal tactic. An investigation is under way and a disciplinary hearing may place him in isolation or reduce time for good behavior.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Avswaliah
Colorado
Oliver Wendell Holmes
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Comrades Turn to Foes in Communist Cold War
In a private stand off between Khrushchev and Chinese leaders, mutual labels replace former camaraderie. Khrushchev calls Chinese Communists fanatics while Red China terms Soviet leaders freaks and monsters. The standoff remains an intra-Communist spat rather than a direct split.
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Cy Barrett advises on new prospects in fitness sales
A reader asks how to attract customers to a health club amid lavish diet talk and cocktails. Cy Barrett cites Max Seelig of Atlantic City as a model promoting fitness with fun, public demonstrations, and future lectures to local businessmen. Additional letters offer guidance on greeting cards, travel bureaux, and minority groups.
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Some Folks Think They Can Hurt The Organization
A brief editorial note by Montezuma Republican argues quitting or anger does not harm the group, comparing departed members to dried apples falling from a tree and stating the organization endures these departures.
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Muscatine Journal ad rates and staff details revealed
The Muscatine Journal lists publication terms and pricing for daily and mail subscriptions, with delivery within fifty miles at 18.00 and outside at 18.00, plus 46.00 weekly, plus staff credits and advertising contacts. It cites Associated Press service and leaders including Harold & Nelson, John Talbot, and Gilbert Dietz.
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Without Nuclear Weapons War Might Be Less Risky and More Enticing
The piece argues that banning nuclear arms could heighten temptations for conventional conflict. It cites U S and Soviet force estimates, the Hiroshima devastation, and opinions from Bertrand Russell and Charles de Gaulle. It notes limited treaties and doubts over a future ban, suggesting a paradox where disarmament might invite war dynamics rather than prevent them.
Worry Clinic Finds Patient Believes Fees Unjust
Dr Jerry warns that even well educated patients resist business costs as he describes a 46 year old woman disputing a $3 bill after a routine visit. He laments lack of business understanding in American education and cites cost analyses and the need for price awareness in professional practice.
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Wilton Council Hearings Tue For 1964 Budget And Bonds
Wilton town council will hold hearings Tuesday evening starting at 6:00 to review the proposed 1964 budget and to discuss the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds totaling 40000 and special assessment bonds totaling 36000. Proceeds will fund the recently completed town sewer extensions.
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Wilton
Fragmented Prayer Note From a Local Service
A damaged religious fragment quotes a Bible verse from Matthew about Jesus sending disciples to all nations. It includes a prayer asking for mercy, deliverance from sins, love among people, and guidance through Jesus Christ for all countries.
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Muscatine Council Delays Fire Station Plans Again
From Muscatine comes word of a stalled fire department project. Eight bids for the proposed station sites were rejected by the city council, with Mayor Branner saying plans are off indefinitely. Also noted are draft roll preparations and sheriff Me Catty’s return from Iowa City as rural crime concerns rise.
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Samuel G. Branner
J. W. Myers
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Caitnersville
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Muscating
Dear Abby readers weigh in on marriage and socks
Abigail Van Buren columns present reader questions about a surprise party embarrassment involving a corsage, a husband with holes in socks, an engaged son facing a dating fiancée, and a cheeky reply urging decisive action. The column emphasizes sensitivity, humor, and practical counsel.
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Daily Cryptoquote Puzzle Teases Letter Substitutions
The mock cryptogram explains a substitution cipher with LONGFELLOW as an example and shows the puzzle format. It notes that each day the code changes and gives a sample quotation about some persons making promises for pleasure of breaking them.
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