Letter to Aunt Sadie Reveals Exploitation of Elderly Woman
Gil Dietz exposes a 71 year old woman living in squalor on Jackson Street who, senile and dependent, was targeted by door to door saleswomen. Seven cases of cleaning products and cosmetics, some unopened, were found in the home along with unpaid bills. The elderly resident subsisted on $104 monthly Social Security and was moved to a nursing home for care. Dietz urges county relief director Kenneth Duncan to act against manipulators and asks readers to report similar cases.
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Sadie
Jackson Street
Kenneth Duncan
Were We Deceived About Air Mail Pricing
The writer argues ordinary first class mail is not faster than air mail despite higher rates and criticizes the Postal Department for removing mail from trains without warning. They question continuing air mail stamp sales as the price differential narrows and warn that upcoming postage increases may seem deceptive.
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Postal Department
Count Your Blessings From a 19th Century Laundry Advice
A humorous lament over modern crises contrasts with a 19th century bride’s laundry guidance from her mother. The list offers step by step chores like heating rainwater, stacking laundry piles, shining with starch, scrubbing and boiling, then sun drying. The piece ends with a call to count one’s blessings.
Tourists, Iowa Travel Growth and Visitor Friendliness
A Iowa Development Commission report highlights a surge in tourism and longer stays, urging local businesses to enhance visitor experiences. The piece recalls a rest area encounter near Davenport where a couple with a small dog were ordered to move, illustrating how worker attitudes at service points shape tourist impressions and potential stays.
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Towa
Pennsylvania
When Teachers Strike Threatens DC Schools
Washington column argues teachers could strike over shorter days and years and more clerical help. Mortimer Smith’s annual report cautions militant action harms education and weakens public trust, with potential ripple effects nationwide. The piece contrasts teacher power with broader social costs and questions long term gains.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Mortimer Smith
The
Council For Basic Education
Smith
Focal Teachers’ Union
United States
White House
New York
Detroit
New York City
Miss Dove
Mr. Chips
George Meany
Jimmy Hoffa
Boils cause and care explained by Dr Mother
Dear readers learn boils arise from local skin infections caused by staph bacteria not from blood germs. Keep drainage covered to prevent spread, seek doctor treatment, and avoid sharing utensils. Large boils can form carbuncles or lead to serious infection. antibiotics help. Also tips for cleaning dirty knees and hiatal hernia booklet offer.
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K.K.K
Dr. Mother
Dear Abby Advice Columns on Pregnancy and Family Issues
Abigail Van Buren delivers multiple readers questions about pregnancy controlling behavior by a husband, a teen babysitter conflict with parents, and a father criticizing meals. The letters reveal concerns over abuse, autonomy, and parenting dynamics with advice urging respect, gentleness, and clear boundaries.
Entertainments at Methodist church to aid new building
The M E Church Extension Society plans an entertainment at the Methodist church next Wednesday night. Oysters and coffee will be served for 25 cents per plate and 10 cents per cup. Proceeds go to the fund for erecting a new church.
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M. E. Church Extension Society
Methodist Church
Today in History highlights from Dec 2, 1967
A compact rundown of notable events on this date: Monroe Doctrine 1823, Napoleon crowned emperor 1804, Austerlitz victory 1805, Madison re elected 1812, Harrison defeats Van Buren, 1842 Chicago nuclear demo, Canterbury visits Pope 1960, Eisenhower golf at White House after stroke, U Thant hopes Cuban crisis spirit extends, LBJ prosperity forecast.
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James Monroe
Napoleon Bonaparte
France
Napoleon
Austerlitz
James Madison
U.S
de Witt Clinton
William Henry Harrison
Martin van Buren
University of Chicago
Canterbury
John XXIII
Dwight D. Eisenhower
White House
U.N
U Thant
United States
Soviet Union
Lyndon B. Johnson
Hts
Prayer for Deliverance From Worldly Mold and Guidance
A personal prayer asks for protection from environment shaping life. It seeks guidance from God beyond the visible, requesting transforming vision and strength to fulfill love’s demand. Ends with a Jesus named uplift.
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John
Jesus
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