Editorial Sacrilege To His Memory Three times earlier
A column reflecting on the assassination of President John F Kennedy on November 22 1963 argues against suppressing political freedoms or broad anti Communist measures. It defends due process under the Constitution, opposes anti gun or motorcade excessive limits, and urges preserving democratic rights while seeking justice. The piece notes open motorcades can be risky but stresses constitutional protections remain essential.
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Garfield
McKinley
John F
Kennedy
Dallas
Cuba
Russia
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
United States
Secret Service
Understanding schizophrenia and the nervous breakdown
A reader asks about schizophrenia and its relation to a nervous breakdown and smoking or drinking. Dr Molner explains schizophrenia as a complex emotional illness, how it may present as withdrawal or delusions, and that treatment outcomes vary. He urges reading mental health literature and contacting state Mental Health Society chapters for pamphlets and guidance.
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Mental Health Society
Mother
S. K
Prayer for Today and Faithful Witness in Prayer
Prayer excerpt urges steadfastness and diligence in the work of the Lord. It asks God to search hearts, reveal weaknesses, and help believers witness Christ through faith, obedience, and gratitude. The prayer ends invoking Our Father in heaven.
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Christ
Auld Lang Syne and Ottawa Memories 25 50 Years Ago
A brief look back at Ottawa stories from 25 and 50 years ago. Miss Nettle Thompson at Lincoln school had a tonsil operation. Lawrence Peffly moved to Osawatomie to become assistant general manager at the Penney store. L. C. Geiger mused on a garbage can theft. Fred Fockele of Waverly visited Ottawa. W. M. Adams nearing completion of a concrete bridge in City Park. Missionary Ridge battle noted with S. A. Whitebread, 68, living with son-in-law Walter Pleasant.
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Lawrence Peffly
J. C. Penny
Osawatomie
Penney
Missionary Ridge
Ottawa
S. A. Whitebread
Walter Pleasant
New York School Janitor Earns Over Forty Thousand
A New York school janitor is reported to earn more than 40 000 annually with no door claimed to improve his status. The piece notes shifting political views by Barry Goldwater and critiques public figures and media with satirical and reflective tones.
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New York
Social Security Notes: Planning and Filing Tips
A reader asks about documents needed to apply for social security benefits, including proof of age, tax returns, and income records. Advisors advise bringing all forms on first visit. Questions cover applying while still working and benefits for widows with children, noting timely filing to avoid delays.
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Social Security
Nations react to Kennedy assassination in sorrow and outrage
The nation’s newspapers express grief and condemn the murder of President Kennedy. Editorials from Richmond Times-Dispatch to New York Times decry the act as a blemish on American civilization and call for unity, democracy, and continued pursuit of human rights.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
United States
Indianapolis Star
John Kennedy
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
U.S
Baltimore Sun
New Orleans Times-Plea
New York Times
John F. Kennedy
Regular Shows Resume Tuesday
New York AP reports that most regular television and radio programming will resume Tuesday morning after days of special programming devoted to President Kennedy's assassination and related events.
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New York
Kennedy
Funeral Crowds Gather Early for Kennedy Funeral
Washington AP reports crowds began gathering before dawn along streets for President John F Kennedy's funeral. Early shivering mourners lined the route near St Matthew's Roman Catholic Cathedral as the requiem mass hours away.
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Washington
John F. Kennedy
St. Matthew’s Roman Catholic Cathedral
Aid Plan Seen As Threat
A prominent educator charges a vigorous campaign in and out of Congress to fund private and parochial schools from kindergarten through college. Edgar Fuller, executive secretary of the Council of Chief State School Officers, warns the effort could undermine public schools nationwide. He cites opposition to any plan diverting tax dollars to private institutions and notes support for noninstitutional uses of federal funds.
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Portland
Ore
Congress
Edgar Fuller
Council of
Fuller
U.S
Today In History Highlights November 25 1963
On this November 25 historical date events include 1874 Greenback party formation and Peter Cooper, 1783 British evacuation of New York City, 1863 Missionary Ridge battle, 1922 Mussolini dictatorial powers, 1943 American naval action in WWII, 1950 deadly gale and damage across 22 states, 10 years ago Justice William Clark dismissal dispute, five years ago Charles Kettering death, and last year French National Assembly elections outcome.
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Greenback Party
Indianapolis
Peter Cooper
New York
New York City
Missionary Ridge
Benito Mussolini
Italy
Southwest Pacific
Middle West
U.S
Germany
William Clark
American State Department
General Motors
Charles Kettering
Charles de Gaulle
French National Assembly
Networks Devote Time To Coverage Of Tragic Event
AP report describes how NBC CBS and ABC shifted entire programming to JFK assassination coverage. Top anchors Huntley Brinkley Cronkite and Cochran led sustained reports with staff help as footage and eyewitness accounts flooded in. By afternoon networks organized using teletype bulletins and later aired funeral plane arrival and Johnson’s first remarks. Newsmen’s fatigue grew as tribute segments and obituaries dominated airwaves.
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Cynthia Lowry
New York
United States
John F. Kennedy
NBC
Huntley
Brinkley
Frank McGee
Bill Ryan
Walter Cronkite
Charles Collingwood
CBS
Ron Cochran
Jim Hagerty
ABC
Dallag
Eveny -Sc
Washington
Lyndon B. Johnson
Tragedy Shocks Business World
NEW YORK AP The assassination of Kennedy shocked the business world sending stock prices down and exchanges to close under trading pressure. Analysts foresee a possible lull for weeks but not a long slump as underlying factors remain strong. AT&T announced a 2 for 1 stock split with higher dividends and a record 3.25 billion construction program for 1964 while wheat sales to the Soviet Union stall in Congress. Personal income rose to 470.3 billion annual rate in October, steel output increased for the fourth straight week, and NYSE weekly stock volume and bond sales rose.
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Kennedy
Dallas
Wall Street
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
At&t
Soviet Union
Morgan Guarantee Trust Co
Commerce Department
New York Stock Exchange
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Iowa
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