Editorials Page Focuses On Local Questions
The June 2 1971 Thomasville Times Enterprise page 4 presents editorials by Lee E. Kelly and L Edward Kelly Jr addressing local issues. The piece reflects the newspaper’s posture as a daily except Sunday Thanksgiving and Christmas with detailed masthead and mailing information.
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Associated Press
The
Times Enterprise Co
Thomasville
P. O
N. Madison St
P.O
State of Georgia
Boston Tea Party and Modern Tax Protests Across Generations
The piece recalls the 1773 Boston Tea Party as a protest against taxation without representation and links it to contemporary protests against taxation and government power. It argues against perpetual war and U.S. role as world policeman, noting Nixon era withdrawal debates and Congress reasserting its prerogatives.
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Boston
George
Hughes Moves To Full Presidential Campaign
Iowa Senator Harold Hughes ends hesitation and launches a serious bid with a four hour planning session. Staff expanded including Edward McDermott and William Knapp as fundraising grows toward a million dollars. Hughes starts advance teams and a local news service while weighing primaries and a formal announcement if polls and funds improve.
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Marianne Aseans
Washington - Ser
Edward Kennedy
Sen
Harold Hughes
Hughes
Sen. Kennedy
Washington
Jeane Dixon
White House
Sen. Hughes
Edward McDermott
Iowa
William Knapp
Douglas Patten
District of Columbia
Congress
Walter Fauntroy
Democratic National Committee
DNC
Robert Strauss
Edward Campbell
Birch Bayh
Sens
Bayh
Jackson
George McGovern
Railroads Call For Public Action To Restore Strength
The piece argues the nation now listens to rail spokesmen about a possible collapse of the rail system and the need to revive taxpaying private railroad enterprise with public support. It stresses equal footing with other transport forms and against regulatory fragmentation to avoid economic failure.
Noise pollution to shrink street conversation by 1985
Accoustical studies from Wyoming and North Carolina State predict the six foot distance for normal street conversations will be cut to three feet by 1985 due to rising vehicular and aircraft noise. The study warns that if air pollution is not reduced faster, people may avoid going outside.
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Wyoming
North Carolina State
Birmingham
Ala
National Tavern Month Brownbagging Thought
A Charleston News and Courier ad imagines a white coated bartender and a bar scene to joke about brownbagging. The piece questions why patrons hide alcohol in a brown bag and suggests more colorful wrappers could add flair, while noting brown bags look cheap.
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Charleston
S.C
News and Courier
Duncan Promoted Yo-Yo and Parking Meter Legacy
Donald Franklin Duncan died at 78. He promoted the yo-yo and the parking meter, two enduring inventions in public life. His work left a lasting mark on playful and everyday urban experiences in Chattanooga and beyond.
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Donald Franklin Duncan
Chattanooga
Tenn
News-Free Press
All That Confusion Over Five Pairs Of Stockings
Dear department store, you owe me nothing yet I have a credit of 18.55 from a misplaced stock order. The mix up began six months ago with five pair of stockings and a lost shipment. After billing and multiple purchases I now refuse the credit and plan to spend the amount, urging the store to straighten the account.
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Louise Cook
Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
Department Store
New York
Should children decide their faith or be guided by parents
Billy Graham argues that parental influence is essential for children’s moral and spiritual formation. He cites Proverbs 22 6 and urges parents to actively provide gospel teaching rather than leaving children to determine beliefs on their own.
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Lord Jesus Christ
Bank bombing highlights tensions over imperialism and charity
In a column, John Chamberlain argues Bank of America’s postwar role as a lender to the poor clashes with leftist bombers and a Protestant church campaign against General Motors in South Africa. He notes Giannini’s small loans aided California immigrants and questions the motives of both sides. The piece frames the era as a clash of ideologies and the limits of ethical critique.
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John Chamberlain
New York
Mark ‘Twain
Mark
Bank of America
California
U.S
John L. Lewis
CIO
San Francisco
Giannini
New Left
General Motors
Missionary Society
Protestant Episcopal Church
Republic of South Africa
James Roche
South Africa
Piddling Principle Behind New Postal Rates
A satirical critique argues the six to eight cent stamp rise and one cent air mail growth reflect the Piddling Principle. It links postal pricing to gum industry tricks, claiming the tactic inflates consumer spending while inviting future rate hikes and widespread stamp use.
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America
Horoscope for Aries through Pisces and child born today
Daily astrological guidance for each sun sign with advice on conferences finances friendship study and work. Includes a child born today note praising quick decisive talent and a final motivational quote.
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