Elk Head Debate Rises Over City Hall Wall
Editorial recounts George Fretz’s hunting trophy placed in the old city hall and its move to the new City Hall. The fine arts commission deems the elk head inappropriate for the Southwestern motif, prompting council action and a test of public welfare versus individual rights.
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City Platiner
George Fretz
George
Old City Hall
New City Hall
Paul Huldérmann
Fine Arts Commis
Sion
Hiptran
Huldermann
Commission
Bill Donaldson
Fretz
Donaldson
Supreme Court
Scottsdale
Ahearn Challenges Nelson In Arizona Attorney General Race
The piece profiles John Ahearn as a war hero and seasoned challenger in Arizona's attorney general race. It contrasts his experience and drive with Gary Nelson, appointed recently to the post by Darrell Smith’s resignation, noting Nelson's limited impact and perceived immaturity.
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John Ahearn
Arizona
Sidewalk Pamphleteers Rally on New York Corners
The passage recalls Inez Robb describing persistent pamphleteers in New York, explaining how crowds were urged to engage with religious tracts and political leaflets. It notes her experience as a recipient of calls to support groups such as the Irish Republican Army, Hungarian resistance, Israel, and the Arab world.
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Inez Robb
Irish Republican Army
Israel
Madame X Promises Power as Religious Healer Figure
A local feature describes a woman labeled Madame X promoting a religious healing message. She claims God-given guru power to heal sorrow, sickness, and bad luck and offers guidance by telling followers who to avoid. The piece notes bold political and social phrases surrounding her pitch.
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Madam X
Grading systems vary across schools and eras
The essay argues grading is a central, contentious challenge for teachers. It surveys methods from percent mastery to best effort, notes the need for consistent procedures, and urges clear communication to help students and parents understand what grades mean. It cites the Iowa student council’s shift to achievement based grading.
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Strittmatter
Larson
Madam X
United State
Iowa
Local polls show Humphrey rising but Nixon still leads
Scranton polls place Nixon around 40 percent and Humphrey about 35 percent with Wallace near 3 percent. Over seven weeks undecided voters jumped to 11 percent, boosting Humphrey hopes. Ypsilanti surveys show Humphrey close to Wallace. Everett teens foresee limited change and warn both candidates promise too much as youth voices grow.
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Washington
Humphrey
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Lawrence’ F. O'Brien
Democratic National Committee
O’brien
George Wallace
Frank Parry
The
Times
Scranton
Wallace
Mailbag Sir Advocates Better Rain Service
The writer thanks readers and urges improvements in rain service. He says spare time has been spent on ideas for improvement, noting good train service is desirable, necessary, and can be profitable for railroads. He calls for leaders who believe in the service.
Arthur’s tax deduction for West trip rejected as charity
Arthur claimed his travel cost to visit an ailing aunt qualified as a charitable deduction. The court ruled the gift was not charity under income tax laws, which require public benefit and listing by the government, not favors to individuals.
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Arthur
Jane
Madam X Exerts Savvy Copywriting on Madison Avenue
A brisk ad agency pitch frames Madam X not as a clairvoyant but as the top hard-sell copywriter in the business promising salvation for HHH through persuasive Madison Avenue services.
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Vanulugle
Madison Ave
Madam
Madam X
HHH
Tomato Sprouting in Corn Hits Washington Farmers
Farmers in the Washington area report tomato plants sprouting in corn and other crops. An Agriculture Department agent admits fertilizer distribution included tomato seeds, causing the odd growth and prompting assistance efforts.
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Washington
Fially
Agriculture Partment
Orry
Scottsdale Daily Progo publication details
A fragment lists roles at the Scottsdale Daily Progo including managing editor publisher and Wright assistant publisher. It mentions address Ball Park Plaza Scottsdale and notes second class postage paid at Scottsdale. The text references September through June August scheduling and weekend publication.
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The
Scottsdale
Ball Park Plaza
Scnet
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Ypsilanti Press
Everett, Wash
Snohomish County
Everett Herald
Steve Watkins
the Herald
Robert Kennedy
Anne Jamieson
Robert Allen
John Goldsmith
Suelon
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Community Chest
Red Cross
Association For
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Scottsdale Progress
Jonathan
Jerry’ McElfresh
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