Show Your Colors Against Federal School Aid Threat
A call to oppose proposed federal school construction legislation now before the House Education and Labor Committee. The letter urges readers to contact their congressman and senators, warning of a slide toward totalitarianism and loss of local self-government. It stresses vigilance and patriotic action by all Americans.
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Federal
Treasury
Eyiow
House Committee On Education and Labor
Bud
Congress
Churchill Downs Derby Predictions Stir Talk of 1962 Race
Predictions swirl around the Kentucky Derby as the field awaits formal announcement. George Edward Arcara aims for a sixth Derby ride on Bold Ruler and the Get Arcara club targets fellow jockeys. Attendees are projected at 100,000 with mint julep consumption unrecorded. Betting starts at 9 a.m. and eight and a half hours later many claim they would have backed the winner. The prize nears $100,000, last year’s winner earning $123,450. Critics call the event a circus with Maryland and New York figures doubting Kentucky supremacy. Some horses are labeled Cinderella before the race, then dismissed as also-rans after. A typical crowd watches briefly. expectations and prices normalize by Monday May 6 in Louisville.
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George Edward
Arcara
Bold Ruler
Arcara” Club
Needles
Maryland
New York
Louisville
the Register
Mr. Everest
Living Longer And Better The Presidents Child Health Day
The article urges observing Child Health Day to emphasize the nation’s future welfare. It notes Americans live longer, with life expectancy rising from under 47 years at century start to over 60, and explains longevity growth stems from disease control but brings more degenerative illnesses in later life.
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United States
Alarming Personal Tale On Mental Suffering And Sleep Loss
A long reader letter in The Register describes a 50 year battle with insomnia and anxiety. The writer recounts nightly torment, fear of sleep, weighty urges toward self harm, and a preference for drink over narcotics, ending with a call to better understanding of mental agony.
West Virginia forest award seeks conservationists of year
Roy Lee Harmon of the West Virginia Forest Council solicits ballots to choose an annual Conservationist of the Year from education business public service and other fields. Five candidates will be reviewed by an awards committee and a winner will receive an engraved plaque. Shimshon Arad of the Israeli embassy humorously notes mail delays since the Egypt hostilities.
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Roy Lee Harmon
West Virginia Forest Council
West Virginia
Harmon
Don Hollen
Fairmont
Forest Council
Council of Directors
Shimshon Arad
Israel
Washington, D. C
Beckley
Voting ban methods in the South discussed
Attorney General Brownell cites registrar questions such as bubbles in soap to block voting and urges Congress to grant power for injunctions without jury trials. Southern lawmakers oppose the civil rights bill on the denial of jury trials, noting existing laws already permit injunctions.
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Washington
Brownell
Mississippi
Congress
Eisenhower
Vere
U. S
Justice Department
Sen. Ervin
North Carolina
Prayer request and blessing from Dale Oldham
A minister from Anderson Indiana asks for divine blessing on America and guidance to a place of close fellowship with God. He signs as Dale Oldham from Park Place Church of God in Anderson.
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America
Christ
Dale Oldham
Anderson
Ind
Park Place
Church of God
Dogs Now Enjoying Their Good Old Days
New York column survey lists quirky notes on dogs in Manhattan using services like Canine College Dog Bath Club and Dog Parking while other oddities include a Dogpatch town in Oklahoma and a country club for dogs.
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New York
OCS
Manhattan
Rover
Canine College
Dog Bath Club
Long Island
Dog
Kazan On Newcomers and Star Pay in Face in the Crowd
Hollywood interview with Elia Kazan at the Beverly Hills Hotel covering his preference for unknown actors over high pay, his casting choices for Face in the Crowd, On the Waterfront and East of Eden, reasons for Baby Doll reactions, and his stance toward critics and Cardinal Spellman.
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Hollywollow
Elia Kazan
Johnston
Beverly Hills
Andy Griffith
Tony Franciosa
Rip Torn
Marlon Brando
Brando
Paul Newman
Jimmy Dean
East of Eden
Bill Holden
Bill
Cardinal Spellman
Grassroots Opinions on Equality and Government Roles
In Reynoldsville a Star editorial argues equality under the law requires labor unions to submit like other institutions. Newsport Ensign urges editors to lead in reducing big government and subsidies, favoring private enterprise and constitutional government. Franklin Republican states profits protect the economy, serving as a vital reservoir for business and national well being.
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Reynoldsville
Newsport
Calif
Warrior Ensign
Séh Reliance
Franklin
Ind
Spring spotlight on showbiz rumors in New York chatter
A collage of Hollywood gossip and party chatter from New York springtime rumors. It touches on marriages proposed on TV, a divorce rumor for Mickey Mantle, studio shifts, celebrity quips, and backstage gossip involving Don Larsen, Liberace, Toots Shor, Gina Lollobrigida, Elizabeth Taylor, Mike Todd, and Helen Hayes among others.
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New York
Tommy Manville
Follies
Pat Gaston
Steven Allen
Trendex
Tammy
Steve
Mickey Mantle
Hollywood
20Th Century - Fox
MGM
20Th
Liberace
Palace
Toots
Case Records of a Psychologist The Worry Clinic Case
Dr. Crane analyzes Clyde L 46 a dentist seeking better patronage and income. He is introverted but can be helped by office remodeling a friendly phone smile and daily compliments to patients. The piece promotes Human Relations training and a follow up on psychotherapy tips.
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Churchill Downs
Traiter Dog
Clyde L
Clyde
Mivays
Crane
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