Despair And Disillusion Of A Nation's Lawmakers
A congressman writes that feelings swing between elation and despair as he contemplates writing good laws. Testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations committee reveals a $500,000 yearly PR firm prodding Portugal's Angola stance, with speeches drafted for lawmakers. A $83 million marble palace rises as Congress expands its offices while spending outpaces reforms. six months in, no major laws enacted, signaling urgent reform of rules, habits, and ethics.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
U.S
Portugal
Angola
House of Representatives
Congress
Alabama
Why weight matters in diabetes and blood tests
A reader asks about the link between diabetes and weight. The doctor explains that most diabetics have been overweight and that excess calories, regardless of source, convert first to blood sugar and then to fat. Weight gain worsens blood sugar control and should be monitored with regular testing.
Notable Kennedy Kin and Timeworn Jokes Highlight Column
A collage of observations on Teddy Kennedy in Washington, mockery of public figures, and reflections on debt and journalism. The piece surveys quirky anecdotes, political jabs, and practical medical notes from Dr. Mother, including epilepsy drug guidance and a headache-taming booklet offer. It blends satire with health tips and reader questions.
Tonsil surgery for Waddell boy reported
A 12 year old Ray Waddell son of Mr and Mrs J Ray Waddell underwent a tonsil operation. Associated Press notes Shirley Temple cried when her fingers were punched in a Boston limousine door during a personal appearance tour. Payne Ratner a Kansas governor candidate spoke at an MWA picnic in Le Loup. Ottawa fears dwindling water supply with potential restrictions after a week. John Olson from Santa Fe visited his mother in town. Grace Martin returned from a Pittsburg course at Kansas State Normal.
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Ray Waddell
J. Ray Waddell
Associated Press
Shirley Temple
Boston
Payne Ratner
Parsons
Kansas
MWA
le Loup
Prayer Request and Blessing Text
Merciful Father pardon and deliver us from our sins. Help us to spread Thy Word to men in every country. Teach us to love one another as Christ loves us. Be with us always. Through Jesus Christ and for His sake Amen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Jesus Christ
Television Log List of Crime and Variety Shows Noted
A dense broadcast schedule lists programs by time and title across channels, including news, sports, movies, and popular series like Peter Gunn, Superman, Captain Kangaroo, and The Untouchables. The page maps eras of TV fare with multiple repeats and cross-program pairings.
This Day in History August 5, 1963 Highlights
On this date in history several events are noted including the completion of the trans Atlantic cable in 1858 between Newfoundland and Ireland, the Mayflower and Speedwell sailing from Southampton in 1620, Don Juan Ayala entering San Francisco Bay in 1775, and the Statue of Liberty cornerstone laid in 1884.
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Trinity Bay
Newfoundland
Valentia
Ireland
Southampton
England
Dartmouth
Don Juan Manuel Ayala
Golden Gate
San Francisco Bay
Tonight's TV Highlights Featuring Benny Andrews Silvers
Tonight's TV guide highlights a comedy hour with Jack Benny Julie Andrews and Phil Silvers on channels 5 and 13 at 8. Julie Andrews provides music. Password on channel 5 at 9 features Arthur Godfrey and Gretchen Wyler. Late movies include Lost Angel on channel 5 at 10 15 and Sterling Metal on channel 5 at 12 10.
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Feter Gunn
Morte Harmon
Cronkite
Rachel
Vacation Playhouse
Broney Burke Ostin
Brinkley's Journal
Ben Casey
Cy Bplicera Hoormars
Moyie
Steve Allen
Peter Gunn
Pioneers
Daily Word
Sterling Metal
Almanac
Faith of Our Times
Jack Benny
Julie Andrews
Phil Silvers
Password
Allen Ludden
Arthur Godfrey
Gretchen Wyler
Channel 5
Margaret O’brien
Robert Young
Marilyn Monroe remembered on first anniversary of death
Hollywood marks one year since Marilyn Monroe died by sedative overdose at a Brentwood bungalow. The world of fame and art recalls her with tributes, films, and a public memory framed by childhood, marriages, and headlines. Her crypt at Westwood is decorated with floral sprays.
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Eisenhower
Soviet Union
UN Security Council
Middle East
Marily Monroe
Hollywood
Marilyn Monroe
Brentwood
Paris
Westwood Memorial Park
Joe Dimaggio
Marilyn
Grand Hotel To Be TV Series By MGM
MGM reportedly plans to dust off the film Grand Hotel and adapt it for television in a series format. The idea mirrors the hotel setting with interlinked characters, similar to Dr Kil Dare Ben Casey and The Nurses style hospital or Wagon Train mobile hotel concepts. ABC is testing a new quiz show 100 Grand with amateur versus professional experts, rigged timing, and a top prize of 100000 dollars, with 10000 for the community when a professional defeats an amateur.
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Cynthia Lowry
Hollywood
MGM
Vicki Baum
Ben Casey
ABC
Chambers of Commerce
Lincoln
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Ottawa Herald
Potomac
The
Wall Street Journal
Joseph G. Olner
Moluer
Iph
Teddy
Kennedy
Washington
Topeka
Syria
Dr. Mother
J.M.D
Ottawa
Water and Light Department
John Olson
Santa Fe, N. M
Henry Schnoke
Grace Martin
Pittsburg
Kansas State Normal
Jesus
NBC
CBS
Todnay
Christophers
Odie
Columbia
Deputy
Feltz
Jack la Lanne
Neva
Luov
Josuu
Frica
Pete and
Gladys
Pete
Gladys Lisa
o—Hunie Ford
Guiding Light
General Hospital
Loretta Young
Sm Aller
Bsuperman
Ken
Karnival
Torey
Gag Ene
Weather Ae
Ben Aurt
Bugs Bunny
Peter Gunns
Stump
the Stars
Marshall Dillion
Laramie
Livyg Bridges
Empire
Talent
Untouchables
S—Keefe Braesselle
Enalyn O'Toole
Detectives
News
Ane Mane
Johnny Carson
Peter Gua
Potioonits
Unity Daily Word
Dulcy
Saimnake
Faith For Our Times
Liberty Island
New York Harbor
Germany
United States
China
United Nations
Panmunjom
Robert B. Wellington
THD
Associated Frees
Newa
AP Newa
IBM
Gil Favor
Eric Fleming
Rawhide
Favor
Vera Lee
Carole Kent
Carol Byron
Maria Palmer
Monroe
Phan
Syleza
Paul Newman
Salem
Dover
Saynaeag
Melvyn Douglas
Panavision
Hart Rit We Pvg
Raetch
Hartinrite
Larry McMurtry
Stonto
Elmer Bernstein
Cartoon — News
Marlon Brando
He Man
Liberty Alan
Paramount
Jessica
Teghincolor
Vastedar
Hillcrest
Beneficial
Ee Beneficial Finance Co
Leivteeing Inc
Massachusetts Street
Lawrence
Meherss Jewelry
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