Editor's Mailbag Highlights German Reactions to Kennedy Assassination
Gary Wild describes German public sorrow over President Kennedy's death. He notes Americans in Berlin felt seen as others asked questions, while Germans felt they knew Kennedy personally from his Berlin stay. The piece also lists local holiday gatherings and dinners in Michigan.
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Gary Wild
Lauren Wild
Kalamazoo College
Kennedy
America
Pete
Berlin
City Notices Action Taken At December Meeting
City officials met December 2 1963 with Mayor Bennett and all councilmen present Att y Grossman absent DPW Supt Strait injured Minutes approved Water Ordinance No 170 tabled to December 16 Oakwood Cemetery Rules Regulations amended and praised for caretaking efforts Blankets for Emergency Fire Truck four blankets approved Fire Chief authorized to purchase Payment of November bills approved.
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Bennett
Att’v. Grossman
DPW
Strait
Oakwood Cemetery
Gerald Bahnmiller
Harold Frey
From Legend to Folk Hero JFK Letters Echo National Debate
A letter reflects on the Kennedy myth making as a living legend while noting public critique, the role of national discourse, and the enduring pull of idealized leadership. The piece calls for capping anonymous letters and preserving writer confidentiality.
Thanksgiving Visit Noted at Howard Hills Home
A guest at the Howard Hills residence for Thanksgiving was Cathy White's mother Mrs Harold White from Wayne, a detail noted in household records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hills
Cathy
Harold White
Wayne
Scully Returns From Army Discharge To Saline Family
Mike Scully came home Saturday from Ft. Hood Texas after his Army discharge the day after Thanksgiving. He and wife Marge Hieber are settling in Manchester where he resumed his job at Double-A Products. Mrs. Scully teaches fifth grade at Saline Intermediate School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Scully
Ft. Hood
Tex
Marge Hieber
Manchester
Mike
Double-A Products
Mrs. Scully
Saline Intermediate School
Thanksgiving dinners shared by Shafer and Wanty families
Mr and Mrs Marvin Shafer of Woodside Trailer Park entertained friends from Ann Arbor at Thanksgiving dinner. The Richard Wanty family hosted his brother and family Mr and Mrs John Wanty and their three children of Milan.
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Charles Kruger
Melvina Klager and Sons
Fred Bock
Ann Arbor
Walter Bihlmeyer
Frieda Wiedmayer
Wilbert Schaible
Owen Armbruster
Ernest Schiller
Alvin Meyer
Frederick Wiedmayer
Marvin Shafer
Woodside Trailer Park
Richard Wanty
John Wanty
Milan
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Germany
U.S
BE. J. Muir
John F. Kennedy
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Benjamin Franklin
Sir Lancelot
Lee Harvey Oswald
Mr. Howard
Jesse
Patsy
Mergantile
Santa
Order Now
Elmer J. Steele & Sons
Lloyd Feldkamp
Don Ford
Fords
Istanbul
Turkey
Europe
Greece
Rome
Paris
London
Saline
U.K
Siegal Stsass Cn
Petersen
Vaughan
Westside Hardware
Michigan
Duble Laundry
Michigan Ave
Saline, Mich
Banger’s
Dancer
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