Day of Memories Honor for Fallen Soldiers Across America
Across the nation and at cemeteries, fresh flags and garlands mark Memorial Day. The observance, rooted in Gen. John A. Logan’s 19th century designation for Civil War veterans, honors all who wore the nation’s uniform and recalls Gettysburg and Lincoln’s unfinished work toward equality for Black citizens.
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John A. Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
G.A.R
Vicksburg
Gettys
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Sugar Prices Rise Prompted by Cuban Shortfall
American housewives notice higher sugar prices as Cuban production under Castro falters, boosting global demand. While some stockpiling occurred, officials say Department of Agriculture reports indicate ample future supplies to ease concerns.
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Department of Agriculture
Reform of Federal Tax System Sparks Hope for Changes
The piece argues the progressive income tax is unwieldy and full of loopholes, urging a shift toward a flat or proportional tax with exemptions. It highlights Professor Hall’s plan linking a flat tax to voluntary profit sharing, aimed at winning broad support from unions and corporations, and notes Congressman's Bruce Alger's related bill.
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Wilbur Mills
House of Representatives’ Ways and Means
Hall
Ways and Means Committee
Corcorne
Congress
Hart
Bruce Alger
Texas
Muscatine Journal Publishes Local Notice and Rates
The Muscatine Journal lists publication rights and staff while detailing subscription prices, delivery options, and mail rates. It notes the paper is issued every weekday except Sunday with varying rates inside and outside a fifty mile radius, and provides office hours and advertising contacts.
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Jann & Key
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Atlanta
Kansas City
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Davy Journal
Major Kennedy Faces Two Personal and Political Dilemmas
James Marlow analyzes President Kennedy's looming personal questions about a 1964 reelection bid and life after 1969. He weighs potential post presidency paths, risks of civil rights leadership, foreign crises from Cuba to Khrushchev, and the uncertain global landscape through 1969.
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James Marlow
Associated Press
Washington
Kennedy
White House
Supreme Court
Congress
Massachusetts
Khrushchev
Cusba
Birmingham
Oxford
Miss
Eisenhower
Worry Warts and the Womans Health Fears
Edith J aged 39 embodies a worry wart whose weekly medical visits mask no diagnosable illness. She fears aging and loss of sexual appeal, having sought seven doctors and weekly hormone injections, while the piece critiques reliance on pills and tranquilizers over faith and partnership with God.
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Edith
Edith J
God
Discarders and Savers Differ In Daily Life
A quirk of human nature divides people into savers and discarder types. Savers hoard items with possible future use, leaving pockets like a life biography of stale scraps, while discarder kinds keep few possessions, carrying only essentials.
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New York
Jess
Atic
Prayer and Calling Reflect Personal Assignments in NY Verse
A reflective prayer piece from Te PY fon Tovar echoes Jeremiah 1 7 about answering a divine call. It emphasizes that God assigns each person a unique purpose to fulfill for others in Christ.
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Christ
Yesterday's Meeting at Ogilvie House Draws City Notables
A front page notice recalls a well attended meeting at the Ogilvie residence last night with Evans Band providing music. It praises Mr. Gillett for organizing the event and notes strong participation from local young men and women. The column also mentions upcoming Memorial Day services and library acquisitions, plus local theatre and fair preparations.
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Ogilvie House
Evans Band
Gillett
Prins
Dear Abby Letter about sister-in-law wedding dilemma
A reader worries about her sister-in-law marrying a widower and having a White gown wedding with her brother giving her away, fearing community ridicule. Abby reassures to let the bride lead, advises coping with awkwardness, and notes respect for family. Other letters discuss stretch pants and casual familiarity with service staff.
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Abby
Harley
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