Fremonts Emancipation Proclamation Sparks Civil War Clash
The 1861 dispute over slavery erupts as Maj. Gen. John C. Fremont issues a martial law decree in northern Missouri and frees slaves, provoking President Lincoln who cancels the slavery clause while preserving the Union. Fremont faces political attacks from the Blair family and rifts with Lincoln, Cameron, and anti slavery allies amid a broader wartime power struggle.
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St Louis
Lincoln Fremont
Missouri
Con
Guerrilas
Ill
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Mississippi
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Ft. Leavenworth
Kan
Jefferson City
Rolla
Ironton
Cape Girardeau
Lincoln
Fremont
Brant Mansion
Owen Lovejoy
Tlineis
N.- John 4. Gurley
John Chamel Lyon
Union de P. C. Shanks
Indiana
Theyffeat
Wilson's Creek
Frank Blair Jr
Lovejoy
Elijah
Mili
Simon Cameron
Blair
Blairs
Frank Jr
Confederacy
Montgomery
Jackson
Luver Spring
Lord Byron
Ae Soear
John C. Fremont
Woodring On Education Schools Picture Not All Bleak
A reader argues American education varies in quality, not uniformly poor. While reports of bad teachers, costly buildings, and corruption exist, on-site visits reveal well‑behaved, capable students, dedicated teachers, and schools with strong communities. Overall, American schooling is uneven with gains and gaps.
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Bulding
Schoo
New York Ciy
America
Speed Reading for Kevin Woodward in Hollywood
Kevin Woodward joins a speed reading class to handle hundreds of scripts submitted for her consideration after the birth of her child, expected in September. The course uses newspapers, books, scripts, and lists of figures to boost reading pace and comprehension.
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Hollywood
Kevin Woodward
Arm strong Washi incident linked to embassy alert and hospital release
An incident involving Ken Armstrong of WJW TV in the Soviet Union prompted the U.S. Embassy in Moscow to become involved after a conversation overheard by an American woman led to reports reaching U S authorities. Dr Sterlin M McMurrin later met Armstrong in Washington, recalling how hospital officials initially denied knowledge before releasing him.
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Ken Armstrong
Wjw-Tv
Soviet Union
U.S
Moscow
McMurmin
Karamu
Cleveland
Armstrong
McMurrin
Education
Washington
Fve
Isa
Suez UN
Sterlin M. McMurrin
Armatrong
Coincidences Tie Survivors to Local Newspaper Life
A reminiscence blends a fatal car motorcycle crash involving Oberlin youth Roger Isackes and Ohio Wesleyan student with a Tennessee connection through Dorothy Hamill. The author reflects on distant ties, daily newspaper work, and a beloved dog Sandy, whose vet bills strain finances yet bring family joy.
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Lea Lawrence
Johnson City
Tenn
Press-Chronicle
Dayton
Roger Isackes
Oberlin
Ohio Wesleyan
Howard
Dorothy Hamill
Johnson City Press- Chronicle
Life Begins At 40 Dont Scrimp For Kids Education
Opinion piece arguing against lavish parental spending to secure college educations for children. Cites David Niven on inherited wealth and urges modest means families to value hard work, family atmosphere, and affordable, quality education at smaller liberal arts colleges. Recommends parents reconsider lavishly funding college dreams.
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David Niven
Pop
Mom
Junior
Stardh
It's In The Cards According To Hoyle
Puzzled readers are told about Pontoon known as Blackjack Twenty-One and Vingt et Un. The piece notes a Bridge bid called Lillies around 1912 with a spade declaration and the New Count adopted by 1915 altering trick values and spade as highest. It invites questions to the Association of American Playing Card Manufacturers.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Elyma
Sheriff's Office
Parker Miller
Charlie Dugger
Jim Mertz
Bauer's Dairy
British Commonwealth of Nations
United States
France
The
Association of American Playing Card Manufacturers
Lexington Ave
New York
Elyria Voting Outlook and Local Sports Notes
A long political forecast in Elyria outlines the City Council race with Republicans holding a strong edge in ward seats and at large posts, while Democrats expect to flip several seats. The piece also highlights Graf ton VFW baseball state class H champions and a Candid Camera origin story, plus Ed Clark’s career move to Suffolk University and ABC bowling membership growth reaching 1,034 teams.
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Elyria
GOP
Ken Krueck
Marguerite
Peg) Bowman
Ted Emerich
Don Gruber
John Katko
Bob Bearer
Jack Piper
Jim Corcoran
Len Reichlin
Clarence Schultz
Chris Nelson
Dave Horan
Reichlin
Nelson
Demon
Harold West
Dick Baird
Fred Sanford
Paul Horvath
Paul Coniani
Council
Eugene Smith
Jim Horn
Its A Dog Life Dog ownership rights meet neighbor rights and leash rules
A columnist urges responsible dog ownership balancing rights to own a dog with neighbors' comfort. Emphasizes leash laws, city ordinances, and funding for a city dog warden. Advises temperament checks, parental guidance, and regular grooming ahead of National Dog Week and the Chagrin Valley Kennel Club show featuring pilots, junior showmanship, and Duke the Hero Dog of 1961.
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Ohio
Elena
General T
Anouat Chagrin Valley Kennel Club
Northfield Park Raceway
Northfield
Animal actors hungry on Swiss Family Robinson film set
Hollywood reporting a weekly food bill for 200 birds and animals during filming of Swiss Family Robinson. The tab reached about 32,500 including 50 tons of horsemeat bananas and assorted grains. Lettuce apples oranges avocados grapes carrots and nearly 4 tons of fish were also listed.
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Hollywood
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