Cronkite Reports Ike D-Day Reflections Prime Time DocumentarY
Walter Cronkite returns from Normandy with Eisenhower’s perspective for a June 20 CBS documentary marking D-Day’s 20th anniversary. Fred Friendly produced the three hour film condensed into one hour, capturing Ike in Portsmouth’s war room and recalling key wartime decisions.
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General recalls D-Day voyage with nostalgic war memories
Walter, a United Press war correspondent, narrates a reunion tour with General Lemnitz er across Omaha Utah Pointe du Hoc and Arromanches. The general recalls helicopter flights and perilous moments, praising German soldiers, while France supplies gendarmes for the filming and a Convair flight experiences engine trouble over the channel.
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Editorial Note on Free Speech and Defense of Dissent
A reflective editorial defends the principle of free speech quoting Voltaire. It argues that even unpopular ideas deserve protection and ongoing vigilance against censorship, urging readers to uphold liberty while engaging in principled debate.
Sound Tax Moves by House Ways and Means Committee
The committee approved tight limits on high income life insurance deductions and allowed averaging of fluctuating earnings over five years for tax deductions. Revenue gain is about 10 million dollars. Supporters say the reforms curb favoritism and aid writers actors and others with uneven incomes.
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Don’t deprive voters of the right to choose officials
The piece argues for simplifying ballots and moving routine offices like recorder to appointment, to prevent name repetition and erroneous elections. It cites a Cleveland case where a Day name candidate was repeatedly elected despite poor service, due to ballot confusion and party tactics. It warns political resistance to reform and urges voter uprisings.
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U SAirlines Order Concorde Spark Supersonic Debate
Domestic carriers move toward foreign built speed with the Concorde as Continental Airlines eyes faster Chicago to Los Angeles service. The jet from British and French partners promises 1400 mph cruising, with service expected by 1970 amid U S production lag and federal funding debates.
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The Answer Is No Rep Fine Pushes American Lottery Idea
Rep Paul A Fine of New York champions a national lottery to fund federal needs and argues against the Irish Sweepstakes. Treasury Secretary Dillon offered no recorded reply. Critics say lotteries invite corruption and are a poor substitute for taxation despite potential funding.
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Victor Borge sails Potomac as yachtman and comic with wit
The comedian and pianist Victor Borge, 68 foot yacht in Anacostia anchorage this week for a Carter Barron engagement, sails the Potomac under a stiff wind. He quips about his two or three masted vessel and serves a Danish luncheon on deck, mixing humor with travel notes and a tan joke.
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Tribune and Gazette: subscription rates and mailing details
Terre Haute Tribune and Gazette ads outline subscription prices for Indiana and Illinois audiences including evening and Sunday rates. Notices specify delivery by 7 pm and special messenger options, with post office and legal disclaimers on unsolicited submissions and liability.
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Terre Haute Fifty Years Ago Event and Wounded Fireman
Terre Haute dated Aug 17 1933 reports Bruce Ray Bungard a city fireman seriously injured in a wreck near Stilesville and hospitalized in Greencastle. Archie Scanion 40 serious after a knife stabbing at St. Anthony Hospital. police seek clues. NRA loyalty parade and Merchants Distillery reopening noted along with Indiana star George Chestnut joining the Cleveland Indians and Miss Irmagarde Grabbe finishing second in a golf event.
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Horoscope for August 17 1963 by United Feature Syndicate
The column outlines daily traits for each zodiac sign with advice on confidence, communication, and social activity. It concludes inviting readers to select their birthday to read tomorrow's outlook and mentions the edition is copyrighted 1963 by United Feature Syndicate Inc.
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Nothing Beats a Lazy Sunday at Home
Jim Bishop reminisces a quiet Sunday with his extended family the Frechettes presenting a lively, affectionate portrait of a large household. The narrative blends domestic chaos with warm details about children and relatives in a typical post church gathering.
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Charles Frechette
Lily-Tulip Corporation
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Mother
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Gayle
Riverview Hospital
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Ginny
Quick Quiz Answers From The News Page
The clipping lists trivia questions about soil content muscle plasma Muntz metal and a deposed ruler with Lacedaemon. It also mentions Mae West John Hay Whitney Maureen O Hara and James Davenport, plus on Sunday Aug 18 Sir Ernest MacMillan Miliza Korjus and Bill Consolo.
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Russia
Lacedaemon
Mae West
John Hay Whitney
Britain
Maureen O’hara
James Davenport
Ernest MacMillan
Miliza Korjus
Bill Consolo
Yankees star Gehrig extends consecutive game streak record
Thirty years ago today Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees played his 1308th straight game, surpassing the prior record for durability. The note also recalls the 1919 organization of the Anti Cigarette League of America in Chicago and includes miscellaneous aphorisms.
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Lou Gehring
Anti- Cigarette League of America
Chicago
PENDENT Definition and Origin
A concise note defines pendent as hanging or impending with senses of suspended jutting and undecided. Traces origin to Latin through English usage.
Muscled juice and metal end in ancient Sparta tale
In Iowa a phrase hints at juice pressed from muscle while a metal alloy of about 60 percent copper and 40 percent zinc is noted as stronger than brass. The text references Peter III and his wife and mentions ancient Sparta.
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Peter III
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Impulse buys rise when husband shops with wife study says
A food marketing survey finds impulse buying up when husbands accompany wives to supermarkets. Beer and frozen foods are among the popular male selections.
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New York
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