Hershey Draft Dispute Sparks Senate Clash
Norwalk editors note Lewis Hershey of the selective service system faces sharp Congressional criticism over orders to revoke student deferments for antiwar protesters led by Senator Edward Kennedy. Critics call the move unconstitutional and demand Hershey resign, while editors argue military service should be a duty and privilege for all, including women.
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Selective Service System
the Draft
Lewis Hershey
Congress
Edward Kennedy
D-Mass
Hershey
Daily Crossword and Cryptoquote Puzzle Teasers
A reader aids page presents a crossword with clues across and down and a daily cryptoquote puzzle. The page includes a sample code key and an example quote, plus guidance on solving by letter substitution and word length.
North Vietnam Admits Hard War Strain and Stubborn Resolve
The piece portrays North Vietnam as confident despite heavy losses, citing economic strain and dwindling manpower. It notes Dean Acheson’s view that negotiations are unlikely without gains, outlines three Communist take-over stages, and highlights Ho Chi Minh’s illness and morale impact on both sides.
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London
United Press International
Hanoi
Dean Acheson
United States
Acheson
Berlin
Germany
Korea
Greece
Malaya
Philippines
Soviet Union
Japan
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh
Ex-Hubby Should See His Children
Dear Abby advises inviting the ex-husband to Christmas if the children want him and the husband approves. The column also addresses teen marriage caution and a reader complaint about headlines, with anecdotes on relationships and life lessons.
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Abby
Alice
Tuesday Evening Movies Schedule Snapshot
Television listings show a dense block of nightly programming with numerous film titles and talk/variety slots. Notable features include Kiss Of Evil and Shadow On The Wall, plus serials, game shows, dramas, and news segments spanning late afternoon to after midnight.
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Clifford Evans
Noel Willman
Edward de Souza
Jennifer Daniel
Ann Southern
Zachary Scott
Man Upstairs
Richard Attenborough
Eve Guess
Donna Reed
Guiding Light
Mike Douglas
Gen. Hospital
Public plea for better school funding and public information
A Norwalk reader urges the community to support accurate school funding information. The letter notes levy failures show ignorance of the crisis and calls for public meetings, newspapers, radio, and other media to present facts and answer questions. The writer offers assistance to school officials and emphasizes parental civic duty.
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Norwalk
Word A Day Peonage Definition and Origins
A dictionary style note defines peonage as a system where debtors or prisoners labor to pay creditors or state lessees. It cites historical use in America and mentions ancestors fleeing such servitude to seek freedom.
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Assam
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Gzbaz
WUFV
XMJ
Haberman
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Zero
North Vietnam
Abigail van Buren
M.J
Los Angeles
Cal
IZ Ledbetter
Namin
Loweezy
Tony
Eai Axkby
Merv Griffin
Daddy
Daktari
Jeannie
Jerry Lewis
Red Skelton
NYPD
Morning World
NWS
J. Carson
Joey Bishop
Casper
Capt. Kangaroo
Franz
Mr. T
Paige Palmer
Virginia Graham
Hollywood
Beverly Hill
Andy Griffith
Dick van Dyke
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