Fragmentary Verse Fragment in Obscure Text
The fragmented passage references a contest of fate and destruction tied to a place called Shibyton and a figure named Robert Inger. It presents archaic diction and symbolic language with terms like “Anger blows alt the harp” and “Aine wats angel,” suggesting a mythic or devotional meditation rather than a clear news item. The overall read is cryptic and literary rather than reportorial.
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Shibyton
Robert Inger
Political push for active citizenship roils party lines
The piece notes Republican governors Scranton Somney and Romney urge citizens and business leaders to engage in politics, arguing opposition groans hinder democracy. It cites Michigan moves to modernize state government, restore balance, and empower local action over federal overreach.
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William Scranton
Pennsylvania
GOP
George Somney
Michigan
Democratic Party
Scranton
Ile
Russell Davenport
Ortune
Letters We Never Get From HAL BOYLE fragments
A collage of letters and notes filled with garbled phrases, mock apologies, odd anecdotes, and political asides. The bits mention an Os wild Frithingham Frishle, dental charges, prizes for a Heathlleety party contest, autographed pictures of Mr Coolidge, marriage plans, a mink coat, and a jokey presidential reference. The text reads like telegrams of misheard letters with truncated phrases and nonsensical inserts.
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Oswild Frithingham-Frishle
Australia
Sou Hho
Calyitt Coolidge
Mr. Coolidge
Falice
Dalkadda
Vauirie
Dallas
Fort Worth
Houston
Ted Ter
Dayle Dyking
George
Mather
Darling
Tye
Yang
Mayes
Jottings From Yesteryears Chronicle of local events and mishaps
A collage of old notes recounts residents escaping injury after a bike accident near Death Chive, honors at a Boys Weeks program, and a bank official addressing youths. It mentions a fire destroying a Wilson family home, postal delays due to long lines, and YMCA boys camp leaders near Thurmont with several names and ages noted.
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Iffy
Libus
Nixon's Academy
Benjamin W. Saxton
First National Bank
Hagerstown grads plan further study. local DDS degree awarded
Ten years ago twelve of seventeen associate in arts graduates at Hagerstown Junior College planned further education. Richard Lee Harrison of South Potomac Street earned Doctor of Dental Surgery from the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, University of Maryland. Daleclive Wigfield of the Hagerstown Police Department spoke on law enforcement at the Exchange Club meeting at the Warrace Restaurant.
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Hagerstown Junior College
Richard Lee Harrison
South Potomac St
Baltimore College of Dental Surgery
University of Maryland
Daleclive Grason Wigfield
Magerstown
Exchange Club of
Hagerstown
Voice of the People notes school discipline and summer impact
Readers discuss public school supervision, mothers’ worries during breaks, and gratitude for teachers. The letter cites children, vacations, and a desire for letters to be published, praising the teachers who guide energy into constructive paths. A mother expresses appreciation for school routines and upcoming September return.
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Willie
Mary
Thi
Tseir
Voice of the People
Daily Mall
Haegerm
Maryland
Hard Work, Not Easy Delights Toward a Stronger Nation
An editorial denounces modern ease and convenience urging Americans to value hard, taxing endeavors over comfort. It recalls Willie Howard’s joke about “10 easy lessons” and argues for challenging tasks that test brain and body. The piece champions effort, discipline, and resilience as civic virtues.
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Willie Howard
How To Keep Well Is Alcohol A Stimulant Or Depressant
A health column explains that alcohol is a depressant, not a stimulant, reducing inhibitions and impairing coordination, speech, and attention. It notes increased appetite from taste and mood, possible gas and stomach irritation, and variable reactions among individuals. Readers’ questions cover X rays safety for asthma, knee puffiness, cataract double vision, noisy knees, and high blood pressure dietary advice.
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Aleshaalso
Just Folks Life In A Big City By Kogart Guest
A poetic sketch contrasts two urban lives across seven years on a seventh floor and a busy street. Uncle Hiram visits from a small town and learns the locals’ orderly routine as neighbors exchange brief greetings each day.
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Hiram
World potato chip eating contest claims Scotsman title
A Scotsman claims the world championship by eating chips in rapid succession. He downed three bags of salted chips in 54 minutes to nearly five pounds, surpassing a Northumberland miner who ate 29 bags in 62 minutes. The piece closes with a moral urging discipline of body, mind, and spirit toward service to others.
Reconnaissance Over Cuba Prompts White House Split
Washington reports a rare low level U S reconnaissance flight over Cuba stoking dispute among top advisers over whether to declare Russia has withdrawn troops. Some push for a pre Europe trip announcement to bolster support while others warn there is no hard evidence. A separate inquiry probes isotopes shipped to Cuba as possible ransom for Bay of Pigs prisoners amid broad Cuba trade activity.
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Washington
U.S
Cuba
State Department
Emassy
Dean Rusk
McGeorge Bundy
White House
Inner Council
Kennedy
Senate
Internal Security Subcommittee
Bay of Pigs
Senate Camilles
Uruguay
Cubs
Canada
Seaborg’s Soviet visit yields a color camera tale
Washington AEC chairman Glenn T. Seaborg toured Soviet facilities on a two year peaceful use pact. He dazzled Russian scientists with a Polaroid color camera and ended by gifting it to A Petrasyants. The trip sparked talk of future exchanges and joint lab projects while yielding few hard intel leads.
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Washington
Enterprise Assn. Washington
NEA
Glenn T. Seaberg
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Soviet Union
Seaborg
Ussr
U.S
AEC
Tye
Seaberg
Petrosyants
United States
Russia
Blane
Moscow
Fay Kohler
Sentorg
Kohler
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