Editorial Critics Warn Congress Against 19th Century Procedures
The page cites Sen James Pearson's call to modernize 20th century problems with new methods. Proposals include a full-time legislature with year-round sessions, regular recesses, a fiscal policy joint committee, an analytical budget service using computers, a central clearing house for constituent requests, a central personnel service, electronic recording of the Congressional Record, and home rule for the District of Columbia to free Congress members from routine chores.
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Pearson fuels reform wish amid Congress cynicism
Amen Senator sibilities for postmasters and service academy nominations appear not revolutionary. Critics note common sense modernization proposals from newcomers like Pearson meet congressional inertia. The piece hopes Pearson remains in Congress to press reform without losing zeal.
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Typical Housewife Plans Christmas Gift List
Sylvia Porter notes that a typical American housewife will give Christmas gifts to 18 people this year and spend 178.19 dollars. The scene shifts to Bob and Jane Typical at home with Bob in an easy chair watching TV and Jane still seated at the corner desk, her forehead furrowed in concentration.
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Jane Typical and the Christmas Gift List
Jane Typical concentrates at her desk as she compiles gift lists for 18 people including family and neighbors. Bob helps with totals while Sylvia Porter's advice is praised as Bob realizes he owes Jane $6.68 after calculating a $194.87 spread and $178.19 balance.
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Dear Dr Mother Help for a drink tolerance and hospital fears
A reader asks how to handle a husband who pushes alcohol and how to know when to seek hospital care for persistent nervousness and fatigue. Dr explains refusing drinks, switching to water, and setting boundaries to protect health, urging clear communication and self care. The column also includes brief past notes and local prayers from 25 and 50 years ago.
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Deadlocked Viet Nam peace talks set two sides apart
AP analysis by James Marlow notes the United States and North Vietnam hold opposite peace demands. Johnson and Rusk vow continued aid to South Vietnam, while Hanoi calls for US withdrawal and internal Vietnamese settlement under Communist terms. The clash signals a long, unsettled conflict unless one side yields.
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Danny Thomas NBC special falls short on burlesque show
New York AP Danny Thomas debuting his NBC season offers nostalgia but the burlesque format drags. Lucille Ball, Jerry Lewis, and Shirley Jones perform, yet material remains dull despite striking color, sets, and costumes. Sheldon Leonard appears as producer on I Spy linkage.
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Ottawa Herald masthead and subscription rates notice
Ottawa Herald publishes from Ottawa Kansas edited by Robert B Wellington with daily except Sundays holidays. Subscription rates differ by area with monthly rates 1.00 outside areas 1.50, three months 3.00 4.25, six months 5.00 8.00, one year 9.00 15.00. Copyright 1965 Ottawa Herald Inc member AP.
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Associated Press
Today in History highlights key events on Dec 9 1965
On this date the United States proposed a 20 percent armament cut at a 1935 London naval conference. Other items note the 1844 Texas annexation debate, 1898 peace treaty ending the Spanish American War, 1941 Japanese landing in the Philippines, 1944 U S Third Army breakthrough on the Western Front, and recent political/economic notes including General Motors antitrust hearings, Laos government collapse, and Soviet military budget changes.
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Congress
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Philippines
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General Motors
Souvanna Phouma
Laos
Television Log Heavy with 1960s Schedule Jumble
A dense list of TV programming across the day detailing hundreds of show titles and time slots from cartoons to dramas, films, news, and variety programs. Names include Yogi Bear, Bat Masterson, Gunsmoke, News and Weather segments, plus many classic 1960s series and movies.
Tonight's TV Highlights on Local Channels
TV guide lists Peanuts special A Charlie Brown Christmas on Channel 513 at 6:30 PM. Gilligan's Island on Channel 513 at 7 PM features the Mosquitoes with Les Brown Jr. and The Wellingtons. Laredo on Channel 4 at 7:30 PM follows Rangers policing a land grab. Mer rill's Marauders stars Jeff Chandler Ty Hardin Peter Brown on Channel 9 at 9 PM. Not Hell a Fury directed by Martha Ross airs at 10:15 PM on Channel 5 with Ben and a lumber yard deal. Silver River with Errol Flynn airs at 12:05 AM on Channel 4 following Strange Awakening at 12:10 AM on Channel 5 for Women in the Wind with Kay Francis.
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Jeff Chandler
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Warner
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Errol Flynn
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Victor Jory
Three Die In Crash Near Pawnee City Nebraska
A two car collision on Nebraska 50 four miles east of Pawnee City Nebr claimed three lives including a Kansas couple. Authorities investigated the crash and identified the victims and vehicles involved as part of the ongoing report.
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