Thoughtful Musings on Gas Bills and Political Tides
A reader letter delves into gas price tensions and inflation, urging action through Congress and local representatives. It critiques Senator Byrd amid a web of West Virginia politics while highlighting health care price debates and the rise of mail order prescription services.
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Congresst
Praper
United States
West
Washington
Sen
Byrd
Delaware Federatea of
Democratic Clubs
Eisen- Jongr
War
Republican Party
Ebbert Humphrey
John Kennedy
West Virginia
Muanealts
Humphrey
Tlantington
Minnesota
Nomphrey
Madison
Normphrey
Lyndon Jolnson
Texas
Mumphrey
Kennedy
Joh
Res Publican
Chapman Beyercomab
John Moblitzell
U. S
Hal Boyle 25 Year Pin No Speech
Hal Boyle recalls receiving a 25 year gold pin from his company on a Friday ceremony that led to a quiet night of weather talk and a missed speech. He reflects on the irony of longevity in a career and the respect owed to a true old-timer who endures.
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New York
Pitt
Martin Inch
Tay
Jape
Thad
William Jernings Bryan
Mel
Bundy
Office
Aitkiey
Associated Press
Finional Advertising Representaive Ward-Griffith Company, Inc
Chicago
Detroit
Avon
Totton
Charlotte
Philadelphia
Vorland
San Francisco
Vox Angel
Extablisbeil
Atx
Ballonon
All Carriers
Doalora
Ilauributore
Sontrainors
Wackley Newsnapark Corporation
Washington
Gore Vidal
Tess Arnaz
Chateau
Madrid
Lucille
Mike Nichols
Pac Sear
Alabama
Tammy Grimes
Albert Einstein
Pat Uoones
N. Y
L. A
Rarl
Lisa Kirk
Jon
Heeb Shriner
Carl
Linnghrong
Bug Dust By John Flynn Dad the avid hunter and fisher in Raleigh County
The narrator recalls Dad as not the best woodsman yet the most fun, often dragging the family on cold October hunts and fishing trips. They recount a misadventure chasing a squirrel in the mountains, a Putnam County safari, and Dad’s stubbornness, foot gear mishaps, and stubborn optimism that define him as Dad above all.
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Qur Dad
Raleigh County
New River
Greenbrier
Art
Che ‘Sam
Agean
Teras Heen
Puna Coumy
Thae Tin
Lok
Dad
Yad
Flynn
Nils
Woodsman
Arbitration Panel Opens in Chicago Over Train Crew Pact
A six member panel began hearings Tuesday in Chicago to arbitrate a new contract between railroad management and locomotive engineers. The action, under the Railway Labor Act, could set patterns for four other unions and influence national bargaining. A crippling strike has been avoided so far, pending the arbitrator's award within 40 days.
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Chicago
Argu
Taouts Srony Railroadl
Dratherkiood
Tenne
Jase
Raleigh paper details and rail labor dispute notes
The Raleigh Register includes mixed content on subscriber details, carrier delivery terms, and a broad update on railroad labor negotiations. It notes 49,000 locomotive workers seeking new contracts, with 600,000 non-operating workers also bargaining. An emergency board proposed to study the dispute, with a 30 day investigative period and a subsequent cooling off phase.
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Vaft
National Mediiation Board
NMGH
Eustate Aid
Dover-Calais Tunnel Pact Expected
A century and a half dream of a Dover Calais tunnel advances with plans for a privately financed high speed railway under the Channel. Cost around 380 million, funding from Suez assets and international investors, aims for a 10 to 15 year build with political backing from Britain and France.
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English Channel
Britain
France
Napalesa
Queen Victoria
Bintel
Shakespeare's Unill
Dover
Channel
British War Office
British Isles
Garner Wolseley
Egypt
Technical Studies, Inc
Forestors
Great Briain
United States
Ener Counnties
Europe
Calais
Paton
Dite
England
de Gaulle
London
Junior Editors Quiz on WEATHER
Quiz item discusses the history and science of weather prediction. It notes barometers, weather maps, and the role of meteorologists in interpreting data. The piece mentions advances in communication and how weather reports are charted for locations worldwide and used to forecast fronts.
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Nee
Weather Bureau
OLN
Ihla
Jetaarologista
Passitte
Earl Wilson’s Thoughtful Jests Prompted Egghead Laughter
New York comedian Mort Sahl headlined Basin Street and drew big crowds with cerebral humor about therapy and politics. He teased political figures, discussed classrooms and universities, and quipped on radio and TV gigs while sparking mixed audience response. The scene included other show highlights and gossip about entertainers and upcoming appearances.
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New York
Mort Sahl
Muyj
Basin Street
Dafe
Colear
Chicago Polk Athletic League
Henry Luces
Mrs. Luce
Mike Waltzen
Eisenhower
Nixon
Sohl
Steve Allen
University of Miami
American Express
Sah
Big Daddy
Iru Ty
Jack
Great Books Dante Incomplete Passages From The Divine Comedy
Fragmented OCR notes recount a Dante Divine Comedy excerpt where Virgil guides Dante through weariness and ascent. The dialogue urges perseverance, urging the soul to rise and endure the arduous epic journey toward enlightenment.
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Confucius
American Association of Retired Persons
National
AARP
Bakery and Contectionery Workers International Union
Atl-Cio
ILGWC
Ontario
Canada
Detrai
National Association of Retail Druggists
American Pharmaceutical Associaton
J. Ruffin Hatley
Atorney
North Carolinia Board of Pharmacy
W. W. Goodrich
Food and Drugs
Department
Hal Boyle
John Flynn
Wight
Issde Walton
Daniel Boone
Orp
Rock Creek
Fie
Cere
Putnam County
Rai
Raleigh Register
Weckley Newspapers Corporation
Prince St. Second
Becksey
We van
Hinton
Aten
George Milnean
Toronto
United Church of Canaela
Dover-Calais Tunnel
Bernard Montgomery
Wolseley
Sioux’ Falls
Barbara
Barbara, Ltd
Ernest K. Bailey
State Road Commssioner
Culoff
Raleigh
Beckley City
Black Knight Country Wilite
Kump
Ken Beech
Claveland
Juniior
Uocktey
Tore
Earl Wilson
Egghead
Leonard
Don Rickles
Sahl
Audubon Society
Dante
Dente
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