Editorial discusses government data collection and privacy risks
The Ottawa Herald editorial questions broad government data gathering citing FHA and other agencies. It notes Americans are listed in Washington files billions of times across social security, police, medical, court, and job records, with the Defense department holding millions of life histories and many other bureaus involved.
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Washington Catacombs
FHA
Washington
Defense Department
FBI
Big Brother Data Center Faces Public Backlash
The piece argues for a National Data Center aggregating private and public dossiers. It warns of privacy erosion and dissent, noting a statistician could extract daily habits from any individual. It contends technology tends to win, potentially exposing every life on microfilm for easy access.
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John Ely
Pocatello
Fragmentary social scene description
A vivid, compact depiction of a social gathering where guests arrive late, share drinks and snacks, engage in trivial talk, then depart. The piece emphasizes casual, familiar dynamics and the sense of routine in a local party setting.
Remembered days of simpler entertainments
This reminiscence recalls a era without television when communities hosted taffy pulls, quilting bees, bridge whist rallies, lotto parties and church sociables. It highlights formal events like masquerade balls with a live orchestra, club talks, minstrel shows, sausage dinners, barn dances, community skates and potluck dinners, all organized by locals for their own amusement.
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Five Hundred
Hiatal hernia and esophageal strictures discussed
A reader letters page revisits hiatal hernia issues from long standing esophageal strictures treated with a boogie dilator, notes a late doctor’s death, and urges follow up care. Dr. Molner explains mild cases may be incidental but strictures require ongoing dilation and medical review.
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Mother
H. J
Auld Lang Syne 25 Years Ago in The Herald
The Herald lists 1 281 Franklin County men and women in military service. About 600 entered service in World War II. The financial report of L C Jones, longtime fair secretary, shows a year end balance of 550.87 versus 15.64 after the 1916 fair.
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Herald
Franklin County
Wwwii
L.C. Jones
Prayer For Today Blessings Through Prayer and Unity
A devotional prayer asks believers to support others through intercession. The text expresses gratitude for prayer’s strength and power, urging thoughtful acts of prayer for others and divine help in their lives in Jesus name.
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Jesus
Dawdling by Ho Chi Minh may have aided unlikely US restraint
James Marlow argues North Vietnam and Viet Cong slowed their bid to conquer South Vietnam, perhaps giving the United States time to react. He notes the evolving US footprint, the Diem era balance, and the lasting cost of the conflict shaping future American willingness to intervene abroad.
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James Marlow
Washington (Ap
Ho Chi Minh
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
Viet Cong
Ngo Dinh Diem
United States
Diem
Vietnam
Saigon
Reds
Johnson
Asia
Catholic Bishops Challenge Priests Who Quit Vows
American Catholic bishops issue a 25 000 word pastoral letter condemning priests who abandon vows and critiquing liberal theology while urging a middle path for lay participation. They reaffirm loyalty to the hierarchy, warn against modern ecclesial experimentation, and stress continuing celibacy requirements for priests.
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Washington
America
Avengers Back On Cathode But They Better Shape Up
AP TV writer Cynthia Lowry reviews The Avengers latest episode noting drastic size changing gimmicks and a shift to an earlier family friendly time slot. The piece contrasts the show’s classic adult tone with a kid oriented hour and warns the loss of the mature audience. It also notes ABC clashes with Lyndon Johnson’s address and scheduling conflicts with Laura.
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Avengers
Cynthia Lowry
NEW York (Ap
the Avengers
ABC
Jeannie
Lyndon Johnson
Laura
Lee Bouvier Radziwill
Jacqueline Kennedy
Fire crews respond to Queen Mary alarm at hotel conversion
In Long Beach California an AP report says three engine firms a ladder crew a boat crew and a squad company rushed to the Queen Mary harbor site where it is being converted to a hotel after an electric alarm triggered by smoke. Firefighters searched for smoke for 30 minutes and found a charred towel on a light bulb.
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Long Beach
Calif
Queen Mary
Television Grid Presses Through a Dense Prime Time
A sprawling broadcast schedule lists daytime and prime time lineups with shows from I Love Lucy to The Tonight Show. Notable entries include Batman, Perry Mason, Star Trek, Mission: Impossible types, with news and weather segments interspersed. The long grid notes multiple networks and times, reflecting a full 1960s era TV slate.
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Woodbury
Doctors
Kansas
Gomer Pyle
Operation: Entertainment
Star Trek
Guns of Will Sonnett
Hollywood Squares
My Three Sons
Local News Rights Notice Printed in AP Style
The Associated Press retains exclusive rights to publish all local news printed in the newspaper and to use AP dispatches. This notice outlines AP’s license and the newspaper’s obligation to credit AP for sourced material.
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Associated Press
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