Reader Q&A Puzzled Readers Seek Local Answers
A compilation of reader questions and answers covers why the Optimist Club closed temporarily for personnel changes, midget team plans, Snow White rerun history, reporting unsafe sewer work, Six Flags camping near Atlanta, age rules for beauty shop work, high tide Bay of Fundy facts, reading improvement courses for high school students, and obtaining umpire referee training in Gastonia area. Answers name officials, locations, timings, and contact points.
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Optimist
Eam
JM. ‘A
Sam Fowler
Aw Optimist
Boye Club
Sehgul
Pao
Gerstonia
Enurst
Gaston Cultexe
BE. Caruthers
Ashley High School
Ashley
Refocus on Living North Carolina National Guard Members from 1906
The note lists several individuals believed to be living in the area including Simatey Beittam of Mt Molly and Hoke Hanna among others. A photo taken June 23 shows the company on post office steps, but blur prevents proper identification.
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North Carolina
Natonal Grand
Ito
Simatey Beittam
Sunset Drive
Mt Molly
Hoke Hanna
Xayloy Se
Dinmy Pocler
Gwalonin
Jn Brown
Shelby
Ant Dantes
Deny
Route 1
Smyrna
D.C
Tune
LMG
Social Security Bill Could Shift Benefits In Senate Review
Washington AP reports key House provisions of the Social Security bill may change in the Senate. Proposed increases raise regular benefits, adjust earnings thresholds, extend widows and disability credits, and expand Medicare, Medicaid, and state welfare rules with new work, child care, and paternity provisions.
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Washington
Senate
Yates
Yin Ployer
Employe Jn
Will
Senate Conflict Deepens Over Tough Welfare Measures
In Saigon a spike in air strikes and raids across North Vietnam and the DMZ was reported as the United States presses a hard line on welfare of the war effort. Naval bombardments and fighter-bomber missions accompanied by ground skirmishes left Communist forces beleaguered near Saigon and the DMZ while a train derailment and sniper attacks punctuated the tense picture.
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Command
Norhh Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
North
South Vietnam
United States
Fust
North Vietnam
Balf
Dmz
du Pont
U. S
Gallon
Yimits
Vrem
Pentagon
Johnson
Vietnam
Joint Chiefs of
Start
Hanoi
Campalar
Jolsons
Alyentinn
Shlu Ngwen van
House
Ways and Means
Treasury
Henry H. Powler
Nichols Katzerbach
J. W. Fulbright
Senate
Katzenbach
Congress
Gulf of Tonkin
U.S
Sherrie Cooper
Peking
Jacob K. Javits
Ren.y
Johnson Faces Viewpoint Clash as Vietnam Policy Probed
President Johnson holds a national press conference amid slipping public polls and congressional resistance to key administration proposals. Analysts note debate over Vietnam policy, foreign aid, and a proposed tax hike while Saigon prepares for elections and Thieu Ky leadership.
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Lewis Gulick
Washington
Johnson
Iins
Johnson News
Lerence
Densmien
Harris
Gallup
Vietnam
Senate
U.S
Houser
China
New: US
Thieu
Neuyen Cao Ky
Accouing
Saigon
Thien
Thie-Ky
Ute White House
South Vietnam
Bett Johingon
Laxyers
Jolnigan
Whats Happening Baby Gazette Supple ment Debuts
The new Gazette Supplement for teens, titled Whats Happening Baby, will appear every other Saturday. It targets teenage interests and topics with a debut set to publish soon.
House passes sweeping Social Security overhaul benefits and welfare limits
The House backed a broad Social Security overhaul raising benefits and taxes while curbing state welfare. Senate delays and disputes over welfare provisions loom, with Mills warning the bill could face concessions or a stalemate in conference. The measure aims at a 12.4 percent benefits increase and payroll tax hikes, tied to broader eligibility and work requirements.
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Senate
Mills
House
Tirbant Renewal Secured for Gastonia with Federal Funds
Government funds are now secured for Tirbant Renewal in Gastonia after signed contracts. Page IB notes that school bells will ring August 28 for about 3,000 Gaston County students. Page 1B carries rental fees, instructions, and the annual schedule. City ABC election registration is reported as heavy by election board officials.
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Gastonia
Gaston County
Sre
ABC
Election Board
Community Events Friday and Saturday Schedule
Activities in our area list events for Friday and Saturday. At 7 pm the Gaston County Historical Society meets at First Presbyterian Church in Belmont. Saturday includes an 8 pm teen dance at Barr’s in Spencer.
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Gaston Counity Historical Sociel Vst Presbterian
Chuck, Belmont, Igre Sd
Barr's
Spencer Maintain
Tee Paychatles
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City Hall
Six Flags
Georgia
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Carolina Motor Club
Acworth
Atlanta
U.S May
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Glade Arm
MecKitmey
Old’ Highway 4
Payne and
Victoria
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Welfare Dept. Q
Bay of Famiy
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
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Gastonia-Lineplaten
Ares
Russ Bergmann
Acca
North Carolna High School ‘Athletic Association
Chapel
Hit
Hin
Karen
Pagoto By
Mark Heanehawp
Forler
LBJ
Edward Lebreton Washington
Wilbur C. Mills
D-Ark
Ways and Means Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Kermeas
Ask Andy
Asteo
Crossworth
Wonan
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