Postal rate hike bills face opposition over cultural impact
The proposed House Bill 7927 would raise first class and air mail rates to cut a 1962 estimated postal shortfall of 465 million dollars. Critics warn higher costs threaten literate magazines like Harper's, The Atlantic, Catholic Digest, and Saturday Review, plus many rural weeklies, risking closures while defending the service’s social and educational mission.
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United States Congress
House of Representatives
Harper's Magazine
Atlantic Monthly
Catholic Digest
Saturday Review
Show Your Colors Tomorrow on Flag Day 18 Stars
The 185th birthday of the flag created by Betsy Ross in Philadelphia is celebrated as fifty stars stand for the states. Lawrence County residents urged to display the American flag tomorrow to show pride and allegiance under the Stars and Stripes. Memorial Day displays were stronger but not yet enough. The call urged flag display as a symbol of freedom and honor without fear of oppression.
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Betsy Ross
Philadelphia
Union
Lawrence County
Vacation time safety for motorists near playgrounds
Summer break brings thousands of children to streets and highways when they travel by foot to play and swim. The piece urges drivers to exercise exceptional caution to prevent accidents and save lives, stressing that children may dash into streets after balls and may not think before crossing.
New Castle News Despite Errors From Unscrubbed OCR
New Castle News appears to be a damaged OCR output listing a newspaper’s address, mis-typed company names, and ad rates. It references pricing for weekly and monthly subscriptions, advertising terms, and staff roles, with multiple garbled phrases and stray capitalized words.
Tones Are Difficult For Writers Portraying Speech
SYDN J. WARRIS argues that mastering foreign and regional dialogue is hard for writers. He cites Hemingway Chandler O Neil and Ring Lardner, noting American and British voices often misshape slang and tone. He says plays rely on speech more, making playwrights struggle to convey authentic voice.
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Sydn J. Warris
Shen
Haris
Ernest Hemingway
Spain
Dobu O'hara
Ring Lardner
Raymond Chandler
Apar
Eugene O'Neil
Linean
Honky James
Crime Bill and Indeterminate Sentencing Debate
A 1940s style report outlines the crime bill and the indeterminate sentencing concept. Lyle C. W. Wallington cites J Edgar Hoover and FBI crime estimates, arguing the system could empower political appointees, reduce court control, and threaten public safety. The article discusses rising U.S. crime rates and advocates for stern action against criminals.
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J. Edgar Moorer
Federal Baron of Investigation
United States
Stern
Olf
Young
Arvarea
Pacifism Debate Echoes 1812 War Hawks Today
A Washington column argues that current Cold War pacifists and war hawks mirror the 1812 era. It cites Goldwater Dodd Thurmond and Kennedy era critiques, contrasting peace at any price with a readiness to defend freedom of the seas. It notes Soviet weaknesses, the Kremlin, and urges a firmer American stance. The piece questions how pacifist rhetoric affects national resolve and allies.
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France
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Calhoun
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Goldwater
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Khrushchev
Kremlin
William Kintner
Joseph Kornfeder
Kennedy
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Extremists in California Texas and Utah politics
Gamaliel Bradford surveys rising extremist activity in California Texas and Utah as candidates Nixon Connally Bennet Yarborough and Lee confront splinter factions. He warns of minority revolt threatening the no-party system and majority rule, with potential coalitions and vote splitting altering November outcomes.
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Utah
Rct
Richard Nixgn
Monace Wallace Bennets
United States Senate
John B. Connally
Uey
GOP
Gnally
Don Yarborough
Wit Yarborough
Connally
Connally Willy
Jack Cox
Bennett
Eppiem
David Nibull
Hallout
J. Bracken Lee
Ning Af Lee
Bennet
Bennett Stlso
King
Shell
Edmund Brown
Bracken Lee
Gamaliel Bradford
For Today's Living By GENE STONE
A devotional reflection stating that God is with you in quiet awareness. It cites Psalmic verses and early Christian hymn tradition for St. Patrick, seeking divine guidance, protection, discernment, and blessing. The piece closes with a prayer for God’s presence and praise for His goodness.
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St. Patrick
Hunting in Mozambique Safarilandia and Its Wildlife
An observer critiques sweeping anti-African stereotypes about Portuguese East Africa and documents conservation efforts in Mozambique Safarilandia. Professional hunters, poachers, and locals contend with wildlife protection, growth of tourism, and the Save River region's complex history of elephant and buffalo hunts, meat profits, and evolving regulation.
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Slocaratique
East Africa
Lada
Mocambique Safarilandia
Switzerland
Tra
Harry Manner
George
Maria Abren
Werner von Algensieben
Wally Johnson
Marty Manmers
M More Tan
Bureau of Tourism
Mozambique
Connecticut
Pennsylvania Supreme Court vacancy fuels fall race
Harrisburg reports a vacancy on Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court with a potential fill this fall. The six justices split three Republicans and three Democrats, making the outcome of the in year term and gubernatorial alignment a key factor. Republicans may favor Robert Woodside of Dauphin County as a strong candidate if Governor Lawrence appoints an interim justice before August 17, shaping the November ballot and court balance.
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Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court
Pennsyvania
Mason Denison
Mor
Lawrence
Curtis Hak
Senate
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Justice Bok
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Robert R. Woodside
Dauphin County
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State Superior Court
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