Enduring the American Way of High Living
A panel of historians and social critics debate mass consumption in the United States. Vance Packard and Arnold Tornbee warn of cultural deterioration, while Dr. George Katona argues for the mass market’s virtues. He notes global spread of the good life and suggests easing world tensions by raising others toward America’s standard of living.
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America
Vance Packard
U.S
Arnold Tornbee
George Katona
Survey Research Center
Sears to spend over 60 million on newspaper ads this year
Sears Roebuck and Company plans more than 60 million dollars in newspaper advertising in the current year, up from 58 million last year, comprising about 71 percent of its total retail media spend. The firm views newspapers as its major medium, citing durable, scanable print versus fleeting TV spots.
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Sears, Roebuck and Company
Sears
Three Minutes A Day Reflections On Readiness And Death
A prominent banker nearly signs a large life policy but delays, requesting time to reconsider. He is urged to sign a memo promising he will be alive in a week. The tale ends with the reminder that death comes for all, and one should live prepared for judgment as urged by Luke 12 49 and a prayer to live as if near death.
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Luke
Jesus
Peter
Tela
Curly Owl In Daylight Reveals Peter Sellers
A 37 year old Peter Sellers speaks on comedy as serious acting and share details of his life. He describes his work ethic, lone study, and dedication to perform. He notes owning many cars, fears coronary risk, and values kindness over revenge.
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Peles
Toany 2Skia
Peter
Jack
Royal Air Force
Peter Sellers
Wlll
Jottings From Yesteryears 40 Years Ago in the County
Republican State Central committee members sent a wreath for President Harding. Proceedings on Funkstown election were dismissed, keeping Ray Rohrer as burgess and Frank Hagerman as assistant burgess. Hog cholera appeared near Clear Spring. Jerome R. King Memorial Playground was defeated as Green Castle opened Old Home Week. Henry K. King, Purple Heart holder from Sicily, noted. Market Center opened field buying office for fruit with J. E. Munich in charge. Roger W. Clipp named executive VP of WIL Broadcasting in Philadelphia. formerly with Hagerstown Key Co.
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President Harding
J. Frank Ridenour
Charles K. Starlaman
Charles A. Ritchey
S. Walter Stouffer
Harry £. Baker
John B. Fleming
Funkstown
Frank G. Wagaman
Ray F. Rohrer
Burgess
Frank Hagerman
Jerome R. King
David D. King
Chicago
Greencastle
Henry K. King
George J. King
North Locust St
Sicily
Quartermaster Market Center
J. E. Munich
Roger W. Clipp
Broadway
WIL Broadcasting Company
Philadelphia
Hagerstown Key Company
Ten Years Ago Sale of JW Newberry Co. and injuries
Ten years ago the JW Newberry Co. sold for 610000 and transferred to National Life and Accident Insurance Co. of Nashville. Gery W Hammond was hit in the jaw with a baseball and treated for a cut lip at the emergency room. Dr. Lester M Shaffer of Hancock escaped serious injuries when a big car and a trace for trailer collided on Hancocks Main St.
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JW. Newberry Co
National Life and Accident Insurance Co
Nashville
Gery W. Hammond
Lester M. Shaffer
Hancock
Big Car
Tlancock
Main St
Voice of the People letter from Hagerstown reader on welfare and marriage
A Hagerstown resident writes about three years in the city after neural surgery at Johns Hopkins and chronic migraine treatment in Baltimore. He describes eligibility for aid, marriage to his current wife, monthly grants, delayed records, and being cut off from aid despite ongoing medical need. He argues marriage is not a cure for migraine and requests solutions, noting eight children and dependence.
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Hagerstans
John Hopkins
Baltimore
John Hopking
Hagerstown
A.p.td
Washington County
Still Life and Resolve in Edgar A Guest Verse
Poem reflects on life continuing through hunger thirst and pain with aging and time. It emphasizes enduring effort, personal bearing of despair, and the persistence of life as stars, streams, and blossoms persist despite human doubt or concern.
Rabies risk and treatment guidance for dog bites
A health column outlines when to use rabies antiserum and vaccine after a dog bite, stressing prompt action within 44 to 72 hours, wound cleansing, and watching a pet in quarantine. It notes incidence of bite cases, rabies deaths, and cautions about severe bites, especially on head or neck, with vaccine toxicity and practical advice for caregivers.
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United States
Rae
Kennedy halts reconnaissance flights over China and near Soviet border
President Kennedy orders a suspension of U 2 level flights over China and near the Soviet Union, extending to possible North Vietnam and Laos operations. The blackout targets security concerns as Senate ratification of the three power test ban treaty looms, with officials warning of potential international incidents and shifts in Cuba related arms movement.
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Washington
Kenedy
China
Soviet Union
Air Force
Navy
Averell Harriman
Moscow
Cuba
Senate
Paris
U.S
Khrushchev
Sov
Iat
Samoa
Russia
White House
North Vietnam
Laos
South Vietnam
Cuban
Defense Intelligence Agency
Washington balance of payments impact on everyday life
Washington analysis explains how the U.S. balance of payments and gold holdings affect jobs taxes and consumer finances. It notes Kennedy and Federal Reserve actions to raise short term rates to attract foreign money, potential long term rate effects, and how mortgage auto loan terms and down payments could adjust if rates rise or tax cuts lag.
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Washington
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
NFA
U.S
U. S
Kennedy
Congress
Federal Reserve
United States
U.5
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Mass Distribution
James Keller
Yesteryears
H.D. Weaver
Jobn Faith
Clear Spring
Coffman Health Center
Daily
Math
Haekerstown
Maryland
Edgar A. Guest
Jife
T. R. van Dellen
Fontanel
A. G
van Dellen
Sumi Avene
Cleo
Abe
Allen-Scott Report
By Robert S. Allen and
Paul Scott
Pentagon
Banes
Holguin
Remedios
Ariel
San Antonio de Los Banos
Iso
Latin America
Peter Edson
Yat
Per Jacobsen
Sweden
International Monetary Fund
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