Letting of Contract To Widen West Jackson St
Scott Construction Co. of this city is the apparent low bidder for widening and paving West Jackson Street at an estimated cost of 456,967.50 dollars. The city will cover right of way costs to widen to 84 feet with curbs gutters sidewalks and a grass plot. The project improves a heavily traveled U.S. 319 route into Thomasville and should enhance safety for pedestrians including VA Dam Center staff. completion is expected in about 18 months.
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Jackson St
Scott Construction Co
Thomasville
VA Dam Center
West Jackson St
Johnson speech links Cold War to Marshall vision
Christian Science Monitor notes President Johnson’s bridge building speech at Virginia Military Institute dedication of the Marshall Research Library. The piece credits earlier administrations and Eisenhower’s call for rebuilt trust, arguing Western unity and willingness to fight for freedom foster peace and deter communist gains in Eastern Europe.
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Europe
Lyon Curtain
Virginia Military Institute
George C. Marshall Research Library
Truman
Kennedy
Eisenhower
United States
Christian Science Monitor
Gaspee burned after grounding in Narragansett Bay protest
History note recalls 1772 incident as one of early acts of anti British resistance when the Gaspee schooner ran aground off Narragansett Bay and was burned by American boarding party. Other dated facts include Peyote birth in 1791 New York City and WWII events through 1964.
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Gaspee
Narragansett Bay
John Howard Peyone
New York City
Production and Resources Board
United States
Britain
Kantaro Suzuki
Japan
King of Siam
Joint
Congressional Committee On Atomic Energy
U. S
Atomic Energy Commission
Grothon
Conn
John F. Kennedy
Johnson itching for fight in 1964 campaign
President Johnson signals readiness for the 1964 presidential race while sparring with Republican critics. He anticipates Barry Goldwater as the likely opponent and rebuts charges of big government, referencing Eisenhower’s past stance and Goldwater’s Social Security proposals.
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Washington
Johnson
Dwight D. Eisenhower
White House
Eisenhower
Goldwater
Cleveland
New Hampshire
Joe College Brings Confidence as Grads Enter Workforce
Boyle notes mixed views on modern graduates. He recalls 1930s despair when jobs were scarce and greets today’s grads with optimism. He contrasts past hunger for security with current independence and willingness to pursue bigger opportunities.
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New York
Joe College
Capital Gains Tax and Timber Prosp erty in Growth
The capital gains provision, long part of federal law, supports growth in essential industries including timber. Tree farming since 1944 allows long term planning, attracting investors and boosting timber supply, with the Forest Service and officials praising its financial benefits for forestry and national interests. Senator Barkley called it justice for generations of timber growers.
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Congress
U. S. Forest Service
President
Caiil
Industrial News Review
Across and Down Word Puzzle Clues List
A mixed set of crossword style clues with Across and Down entries covering topics from general terms to proper nouns, including numbers and symbols. The list provides definitions like Converging Ring out Present and many more across and down items with varying answer lengths.
Khrushchev Plans Distant Denmark Sweden Norway Visit
Soviet leader Khrushchev sets June schedules across Scandinavia with heavy police surveillance and restricted access. Hotel Royal Copenhagen fully booked for his party and Danish consuls meeting. He will stay at Haga Palace in Stockholm and Bygdoy Kongsgaard near Oslo, moving by helicopter and armored car amid warnings.
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Denmark
Hotel Royal
Copenhagen
Khrushchev
Sweden
Royal Haga
Scandinavia
Scandinavians prepare silent protest against Khrushchev visit
An ad hoc June Committee led by archaeologist Birger Nerman plans silent reception for Khrushchev in Sweden. They recall Nicholas II’s 1909 visit and prepare folders critiquing Soviet policies while governments caution against curbs on free speech. The aim is to deter Khrushchev from a fourth Scandinavian trip.
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Khrveevnev
Khrushchev
Birger Nerman
Nicholas II
Sweden
Nerman
Professor Nerman
Manne Stahl
Hitler
Tura Nerman
Birger Hagard
East Europe
Baltic States
Morgenbladet
Antis
Baltic Sea
Denmark
Norway
NATO
Scandinavia
Cloture Vote Looms on Civil Rights Bill in Senate
Tomorrow the Senate will vote on cloture to end debate on the civil rights bill. Analysts predict a close result. Senator Barry Goldwater says he will oppose cloture but back the civil rights bill on final passage. Southern senators plan to vote against cloture with a few allies elsewhere.
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Senate
Barry Goldwater
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