Editorial Calls for Red Cross Volunteer Drive in Cincinnati Area
The Cincinnati Area Chapter of the American National Red Cross launches a month long campaign led by chairman Edgar H. Lotspeich to recruit at least 310 volunteers. March aims include disaster relief nursing canteen and hospital assistance with training provided. The drive follows strong need after a 66.2 foot Ohio River flood last March feeding 970 people and aiding 2600 families.
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Cincinnati
American National Red Cross
Edgar H. Lotspeich
Hospital Cross
Lotspeich
Red Cross
Cincinnati Area
Ohio
Weights And Measures Week Observed In Clermont
Clermont County proclaims National Weights and Measures Week to educate merchants and the public about accurate measurement. County Sealer H Earl Metzger and deputy inspector Elmo Durbin note scales wear and the need for regular testing and updating to ensure fair buying and selling in a growing economy.
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Clermont
H. Earl Metzger
Clermont County
Elmo Durbin
Looking Ahead Dr George S Benson on Federal Power and States’ Rights
The piece argues for returning constitutional decisions from courts to the people via amendment or constitutional convention. It cites Dirksen and McCulloch proposals, notes state efforts in Arkansas and Colorado on reapportionment, and frames the issue as urban rural clash with the Supreme Court centralizing power. It concludes the founders intended state specific legislatures and fears federal overreach.
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Congress
Dirksen
McCulloch
Ohio
Senate
Arkansas
District Court
Colorado
Denver
Supreme Court
High Court
Selections From Courier Files: Weather, Fairs, Sports Notes
The column notes February as the warm milestone since 1868 and early spring signs like blooms and green grass. It highlights Clermont County basketball fever with record crowd forecasts, a new auditorium, and ten teams contending. Also mentions a Batavia O E S 25th anniversary event, a Batavia high school county tournament recap, and a note on U.S. centenarians over 10,000.
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Michael Hatnes
Clermont County
Demond
Batavia High School
Amelia
Batavia
Owensville
Felicity
Bethel
Bob Ogletree
Hamm
Harris
Mason
Hotdog Shouts Deer Catch After Camp Night Query
A hunter rushes into camp asking if John Henry Bill are present then proclaims hotdog foe shot a deer in a brisk, shared camp scene. The piece includes droll legends about film salary receipts with quips from Constable Girl Rather and others.
Peter Howard Dies in Peru After Pneumonia and Heart Failure
Peter Howard, author, playwright, political analyst and sportsman born in Maidenhead England in 1908, died February 25 in Lima Peru at the Anglo American Clinic from heart failure after four days of pneumonia. He led Moral Re-Armament for 25 years and donated book royalties totaling over 1.25 million dollars to its cause. He leaves a widow Doris Metaxa and two sons.
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Peter Howard
Lima
Peru
Peter
Maidenhead
England
Mill Hill
Europe
Africa
North
South America
India
Japan
Austral
Ian
San Marco University
Suffolk
Doris Metaxa
Philil
Harsha Urges Expiry of Telephone Tax
Rep Harsha argues the federal excise tax on telephone service should end on June 30 1965 unless extended by Congress. He says telephones are now a necessity for emergencies schooling work and family life and that the tax was a wartime oddity never meant to be permanent.
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Harsha
Congress
Food For Thought On Hypocrisy In Modern Churches
A short religious reflection cites Matthew 15 8 to argue that many profess faith with words while hearts drift from God. It contrasts past martyrdom with today’s pressures, noting believers may face loss of livelihood and family when following Christ. The piece asserts true Christianity invites persecution, not popularity.
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Jesus Christ
Parson Jones Progresses to Mock Sermon on Drive-In Protests
A letter to the editor mocks drive-in protests by overdrawing the idea of minority movements. The writer imagines church demonstrations such as move-up, shut-up, and sing-up days to satirize ongoing drive-in actions and gossip.
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Ellie Nicklesinger
Publicher
Save Your Vision Week Observance Declared
Dr. Rafale leads observance as Congress and the President proclaim Save Your Vision Week to stress good vision and the need for parents to ensure their children have proper eye care and not miss the chance for full development.
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Dr. Rafale
Congress
United States
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