Religion and Moral Action Across Denominations
Eminent churchmen from Roman Catholic Cardinal Cushing to United Presbyterian leaders urge concrete moral reform. They cite the nation’s rise in religious interest but falling moral health and call for a code of ethics and genuine ethical action to restore national religion. The shared diagnosis offers hope for America’s moral revival amid global crisis.
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Massachusetts
Cardinal Cushing
Volpe
General Assembly
United Presbyterian Denomination
Henry P. van Dusen
WN. ¥. Union Theological Seminary
United States
America
Back Door Spending: A Mild Defense Across History
A government official argues that back door spending, while historically criticized as a stealth funding path, has long served practical needs in American governance. He notes programs funded outside annual appropriations persist, suggesting the term evil may be overdrawn and that compromise could redefine the issue.
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Congress
Treasury
Child returns Will to bank door in Sill Water Oklahoma
A three minute scene shows a ten year old offering a ten dollar Will to a bank teller in Sill Water. The mother instructs him to return the money and place it at the door, highlighting early signs of constructive intent in children and the need for guidance.
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Sillwater
Oklahoma
Vanishing Marigolds by Francis Stilley
A humorous AP column recounts a New York gardener’s mystery as marigolds vanish from a tiny front yard. After transplanting from pots, plants are repeatedly snapped off at stems until the narrator notices a robin-sized bird swooping away with a marigold in its beak.
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Francis Stilley
Hal Boyle
New York
Jottings From Yesteryears 40 Years Ago
A collection of brief notes recalls 40 year-old events including a crippled soldier Hobart Davis from Ki Vel and his lengthy recovery, a Williamsport push to launch a local newspaper replacing The Leader, a new refrigerating plant at the Carnntal Hotel, two fires destroying Frank Teteliee’s garage and touring car at Security, and the risk to East End Billard and Lunch Room properties at East Ave and Mulberry.
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Frank Teteliee
East End
East Ave
Mulberry
City and regional notes from Hagerstown area
Twenty years ago Miss Dovidea Mask of St. Marys Bligh School placed third in the State Patri otic Essay Contest. Aardee King of the Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce was named chairman of the executive committee. Basil L. Brown enlisted in the U S Navy and departed for boot training in Norfolk. The city sought smoke relief from a West Find firm and a manufacturer. Bank debits rose from 104 million to 127 million for four months. Startaman of Oak Fill Avenue became vice president and chief engineer of Potomac Edison Company for the D C system. Eugene Goran and Cecil McVay received promotions in PE power station leadership. Fr Sanel J Peck marked 40 years since his priestly examination. LeRoy Metz was named a pilot for the Morris Frock American Legion junior baseball team.
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U, MW. Startaman
Oak
Fill Ave
Potomac Edison Company
D. C
Eugene Goran
Sunmit Ave
Cecil McVay
Tammany
Sanel J. Peck
Bancock
Toad
Public reply on music taste and Civil Defense in Washington County
A reader laments modern music and incessant commercials, urging simpler, real art. The letter then discusses Civil Defense in Washington County, praising the Civil Defense Commission as an advisory body after clashes with the director and deputy. The writer urges removing both officials and restoring an active Civil Defense program.
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Washington County
D.C
C.D
Bith
Rector
D.D
Public mourning urged in Washington County
A plea asks the Board of County Commissioners to declare a public day of mourning and for citizens to fly flags at half mast to honor Civil Defense. The note mentions C.D. held in Washington County and hints at a post mortem examination before interment, noting the Civil Defense Commission formed at a joint meeting.
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Board of County Commissioners
Washington County
C.D
Washington County Civil Defense Commission
How To Keep Well A Family Motor Trip Tips
Practical guide for traveling with children emphasizing keeping them occupied. Includes games spotting license plates reading clues, sketching breaks, food and clothing tips, and pacing daily miles. Also addresses health Qs about cancer contagion infant care and safety.
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van Dallen
The Daily Mail Readers Letters Policy
The newspaper invites letters from readers but caps length at 300 words and may condense longer messages. Writers’ names and addresses may be withheld when possible, while actual names and addresses must be submitted. Letters should be sent to The Voice of the People at Daily Mail Hagerstown Maryland for potential publication.
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Daily Mail
The
Voice of the People
Hagerstown
Soviet opposition blocks Antarctic Treaty plans
The June 21 report notes Moscow seeks to apply a three headed troika to the Antarctic Treaty control body and to admit Poland and Red China, provoking U.N. voting and unanimous ballots respectively. Washington rejects both moves, arguing only treaty members may decide. India signals interest in joining. Chile completes ratification, making the pact effective.
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Washington
Kremlin
Canberra
Australia
Troika
Sytem
Poland
Red
U.N
China
U.S
Moscow
Britain
Laos
Red China
Antarctica
Space Laboratory
Russia
India
Nehru
Chile
Argentina
Belgium
Japan
France
New Zealand
Norway
Union of South Africa
A Fine Sight in a Baby's Pink Sign of Joy
A reader poem by Edgar A Guest praises the sight of a newborn baby's pink cheeks as the finest sight. The verses describe the first signs of a smile and the warmth in a parent’s heart, comparing it to art and flowers but elevating the baby’s rosy cheeks as the true source of joy and prayer.
Newspapers Reject Ads for Taste and Integrity Stand
Editor and Publisher notes that U S and Canadian dailies reject ads worth millions yearly for failing to meet standards of turnone and good taste. The papers defend integrity as central to remaining a truthful information source and a vehicle for disseminating truthful messages.
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U. S
Canada
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Vanishing Marigolds
Yesteryears
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Hobart Davis
Ki Vell
Fal
Williamsport
Leader
Carnntal Hotel
Dovidea Mask
St. Mary's Bligh School
This City
Maryland
Delaware
District of Columbia
Elks Association
Aardee King
Basil L. Brown
Smithsburg High School
U. S. Navy
Navy al Air Station
Nurwalk
West Find
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
LeRoy Metz
Hakerstown
Morris Frock
American Legion
Artur Rubenstein
T. R. van Dellen
M.D
P. H
K. B
Foteent Department of Agrientire
Amace
Allen-Scott Report
By Robert S. Allen and
Paul Scott
Kennedy
Richard H. Hart
Jacksonville
White House
Mme George Bunday
National Security Counci
Johnson
Central Intelligence Agency
Far East
CIA
Pakistan
AtUly
Robert Kennedy
Tickory Hill
McLean
Robert McNamara
Harvard
Arthur Schesinger, Jr
Nepal
Fliza Lloyd
Tan Mellon
Secretary of the Treasury
Edgar A
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