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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1965
Page
3
Dr George S Benson discusses arrests and abuse claims in policing. He argues riots like Watts reflect broader tensions but cautions investigations show no blanket pattern of brutality toward Black communities. The piece centers on law and order and calls for restraint amid rising accusations against officers.
The column presents original and reprinted poems including "HAPPY VALLEY" by Filo Evans about returning to childhood valleys and harvest scenes. It also includes a critique of alleged police brutality claims tied to J. Edgar Hoover’s remarks, noting responsible complaints are essential to prevent brutality and cautioning against false accusations used to intimidate officers.
The column outlines a 1966 sign up for a Crop Land Adjustment program allowing retirement of farm land for 5 to 10 years with payments tied to farm yields, requiring retirement of at least one allotment or lease. It notes forthcoming details and emphasizes keeping readers informed. It also includes critique of civil rights protests and support for law enforcement amid rising crime and police casualties.
In Batavia, locals recall past sledding and skating on the East Fork during deep freezes. The piece notes a shift from eight ice houses to commercial ice and mentions local families, holidays, tobacco trade updates, and a community appeal to share Christmas joy.
A Gypsy fortune teller tells Mister that laughter means freedom from worry and longer life. Mister asks for the price and in a quick exchange agrees to fifty cents. The exchange is framed as a parable: to laugh is to last, and those who laugh endure longer.
Ohio Republican Rep. Jackson E. Betts notes the 89th Congress approved 112.7 billion in new federal spending, calling it the most active yet also the most costly. He lists authorizations across housing, health, education, transportation and defense, urging awareness of the scale.
Lori Zenke born with spine, brain fluid, and hip defects faced multiple surgeries in childhood. As 1964 state and 1965 Dane County poster child for the March of Dimes she received chapter support for medical costs. The latest leg surgery follows a yard swing pose.
A reader letter describes a Sunday vote to add a church wing, with a planning committee including Bill Longsnoot Ima Byrd Tommy Youngblood and Grace Senile. The group debates shape like a whale named Jonah's place and materials for scent, aiming to imitate Bible practice while humorously worrying about Jonah's whale tale.
An Indian citizen addresses war widows of India Pakistan conflict, urging resilience and action. The piece honors fallen soldiers, questions national unity, and calls readers to destroy hate and greed, build a free inclusive society, and continue the fight for India’s renewal.
The author argues against new Bible translations asserting the King James Version remains the clearest path to spiritual understanding. He cites Mark 4:24 and John 3:3 to claim true hearing and obedience bring further revelation, while noting unsaved individuals may read many translations yet fail to grasp salvation.
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