Appraisers weigh history in Indian Claims Commission cases
The Indian Claims Commission has valued vast tracts dating to 1814, including 8,986,653 acres once held by the Creek nation after land taken by Gen. Andrew Jackson. Since 1946, 45 cases have set old values, totaling over 189 million acres and 138.54 million dollars, averaging under one dollar per acre.
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Neon glow to rocket fuel? Space program shifts industry
Space program demand spurred a new neon production method when NASA’s Lewis Center asked for 10 000 cubic feet for nuclear rocket research. Neon prices fell from 50 cents to about 10 cents per cubic foot, showing how space needs can ripple into ordinary industries and alter manufacturing costs.
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Boyle Opens His Mailbag
New York AP compilation of light curiosities and quips from public wit and daily life. Jots on dental decay rates and cocktail hour births, a bath-on-Saturday law in Barre Utah, a Colorado court ruling that a telephone booth is a building, and notes on Me Ash Houdy unique place names.
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Tn Barre
Oliver Wende
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Gildersleive
Alaska
William Tattitt
Jottings From Yesteryears Recounts Local Incidents
Jottings from yesteryears recount a freight derailment near Waynecastle delaying Western Maryland for hours injuring Conrador Shover and Engineer Bruver. Other notes include a Shenandoah Caverns trip by 45 members, a theater managers’ one day loss, a garage arson attempt, and a Red Cross blood collection.
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Dog Fined For Car Ride In Fort Frederick Park
A reader letter dated June 14 1964 complains a park ranger ordered a car with a Chihuahua inside to leave Fort Frederick Park after passing five no pets signs. The writer questions the law and suggests reform, noting the dog stayed in the vehicle and asking why tourists are discouraged. The Daily Mail invites readers to send opinions to Voice of the People.
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How To Keep Well Hayfever Great American Misery
Hayfever lasts from mid August to first frost for ragweed allergy sufferers. Treatments include desensitizing injections, pollen extracts, emulsions, and shots to build tolerance. Antihistamines, ephedrine, and steroids control symptoms. special filters help. Tomorrow’s column covers dog bite circumstances.
Thoughtful Gifts and Shared Stewardship in Romans and Seneca
A compact reflection on giving and mutual care drawn from biblical and classical sources. It contrasts solitary self-interest with living for others, urging acts of generosity as true happiness. The text cites 1 Peter 8:10 and Seneca to frame ethical living.
Senate seeks access to Kennedy Khrushchev letters on test ban
The Allen-Scott report notes GOP plans to push on site inspection of Kennedy Khrushchev letters to gauge the treaty's impact. Dirksen leads effort to reveal unpublished KK correspondence, arguing it clarifies how far disarmament would go and how the United States would relate to the Soviet Union in Cuba and Berlin. The piece also covers summit timing, McMillan’s political aims, and Senate votes needed for ratification.
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Rocky Marciano Says Boxing Should Be Federalized
Jim Bishop recalls a desert tea with Rocky Marciano at the Desert Inn Las Vegas, discussing boxing’s governance. Marciano criticizes referees and doctors, favors federal oversight, and notes his own postring career, earnings, and plans while reflecting on opponents like Liston and Paret.
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Chico Vejar
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Sharks
Jim Cerniglia
Florida
Cerniglia
Marciang
Bernard Castro
Castro
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Mareiane
SGU Ie
Patterson
Freud Batterson
Gie Desert
Willam Tugaay
Just Folks in Edgar A Guess Poem Sequence
Poem describes Beauty wandering through landscapes and oceans, scattering treasures of grace. Artists capture her voice in lines as daisies reveal her magic. The verse elevates nature, light, and dawn as sources of delight and happiness for all who observe.
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Woman with polio rescues drowning toddler after leg removal
A 25 year old woman with polio unstrapped her artificial leg and saved a two year old found floating face down in a foot deep tank. She performed ten minutes of artificial respiration before attempting mouth to mouth, then the boy revived. She credits divine guidance and urges others to help those in distress.
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