Romney signals run for 1968 GOP nomination in Mesa
In Mesa Arizona Governor Romney hints at pursuing the Republican presidential nomination during a West Coast swing. Asked to assess his chances he says the trip left him with favorable impressions and he is courting the idea, despite previously denying a decision. The piece notes the public confirmation is near.
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Someday He Will Kill You Miss Liz The Grand-Aunt
A first person memory recalls Miss Liz, a controlling Christian guardian to Ernie and the narrator. She warned about God and punishment, while Ernie drifted into drink and away from Miss Liz’s house in Hoboken, leading to a troubled family history.
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Ernie
Miss Liz
Hoboken
Washington Street
Snake Hill
Dear Abby Plea for Letters to GIs in Thailand
A GI in Thailand writes Dear Abby urging readers to send letters to soldiers. He notes 500 to 600 men would be thrilled to receive any mail and asks readers to mail one stamp a week to Pen Pals Co A2c Joseph W. King AF 11448028483 Geeia Sr. Box 764.
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Abby
Thailand
PEN Pals CO
Joseph W. King
Geeia Sr
Dear Abby Advice on Static in Carpets and a Tale of Miss Liz
Dear Abby suggests humidity and a chemical to reduce static after a reader asks about shocks from new carpeting. The piece shifts to recollections of Miss Liz, Ernie, and a harsh, troubled family history ending with Miss Liz’s death and a graveyard encounter.
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Abby
Paradise
The Censuring Of Rep Tom Blanton In 1921
In 1921 Rep. Thomas Blanton faced a House censure after printing a profane speech. The House voted 239 to 0 to censure him, but the expulsion failed by a 204 to 133 margin. Blanton defended himself with a Shakespearean and Alamo heroes comparison.
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Texas
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