Critics Question Continued Foreign Aid To Communists
A reader lashes out at President and leaders for continuing aid to Yugoslavia and Poland, arguing it sustains communist economies. The letter notes Tito's long alliance with communism, accuses officials of seeking farm surplus exemptions, and calls for an end to what is described as a no win policy in the Cold War. It questions what the U.S. has gained from years of aid and warns of diminished national respect.
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Yugoslavia
Poland
Marshall Tito
Moscow
Senate
George W. Ball
Dig Graves Deeper In Cemeteries By Local Ordinances
Observations by Lee E. Kelly urge changing city rules to extend grave depths from 36 to 48 or 50 inches in municipal cemeteries. He argues deeper graves leave 18 to 20 inches of soil above vaults to hold moisture, promoting grass growth between headstones, even though drought may still affect any area.
These Days Windsors Make Charming Pair
A 25 year view on King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson notes their lasting marriage. The couple, often in France and New York, are described as cheerful and well-informed ambassadors from the United States to Europe. The piece contrasts aristocracy by brains and wealth and laments modern civlization’s loss of noblesse oblige.
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New York
Duke of Windsor
United States
Europe
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Duchess of Windsor
Prince of Wales
Japan
Windsor couple praised as stable figures in shifting society
A columnist reflects on the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, praising their marriage and influence while urging respect for monarchy. The piece critiques some aristocratic pretensions, urges cemetery improvements, and calls for reconciliation within the Windsor lineage to foster peaceful international relations.
Tigers Struggle With Attendance At Thomasville Games
The Thomasville Tigers face dwindling crowds at Municipal Stadium as attendance lags behind league leaders. Despite on-field success and competitive games including two hour plus marathons, only 700 fans attended opening night with rival towns drawing more. Manager John Nolan seeks modest turnout to cover expenses while fans speculate on causes from television to changing leisure habits.
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Thomasville Tigers
Municipal Stadium
Thomasville
Tiger
Tigers
Thomanville
Ball Park
John Nolan
Dublin
Moultrie
Brunswick
A Citizen For 71 Years Charl ie Blanton Dies
Charlie Blanton, lifelong Moultrie resident and pioneer storyteller, died last week. He recalled the 1881 wooden courthouse fire that destroyed county records, and shared vivid memories of Moultrie as a crossroads village, the arrival of the railroad, banks, a sawmill, naval stores, and early agricultural growth. His memories preserve a window into Colquitt County’s early days.
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Charlie M. Blanton
Moultrie
Mr. Blanton
Thomas County
Colquitt County
Blanton
Luxena
Why Should the Fat Be Jolly in New York
A humorous column reflecting on common sense, quirks, and everyday observations. Notes on fat people’s dispositions, Hollywood epics, coffee habits, education, dress, dentists, shoelaces, ice cream, honeymoon money, car lengths, kindergarten happiness, organ grinders, smiling, steak secrecy, golf genius, book club lazy reviews, back slaps, agreeable people, and dead poets versus live ministers.
Kennedy Standstill on Economy Amid Market Dip
President Kennedy asserts no new policy moves beyond pending Congress proposals following the stock market drop. He favors inflation containment and promises an income tax cut for all, but not until 1963, with optimism that the economy remains sound and poised to grow.
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Washington
Kennedy
Congress
Keeping Faith Through Family Religious Differences
The letter suggests calm, patient handling of a daughter adopting Anglicanism. Recognize common core beliefs like Christ’s crucifixion and presence, focus on similarities, and offer encouragement rather than conflict. Avoid coercion, allow personal faith decisions, and foster unity through mutual respect.
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Christ
Britain
How Communists Win Deliberate Inflation Tactics
A New Haven Missouri lead article argues that Communist victory hinges on internal subversion and engineered economic hardship. It cites Hungary as a case where Soviet influence produced extreme inflation targeting specific social classes to destroy national stability.
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Hungary
New Haven
Political mail signals hot lieutenant governor race
The volume of campaign mail strengthens the view that campaigns are heating up for lieutenant governor. The letters suggest all candidates are capable, and the writer cannot vote for all, forecasting a possible thinning of contenders before election.
Crossword Puzzle Across and Down List Clue Set
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