Goldwater Tightens Grip on Republican Party
The piece discusses Goldwater strengthening control of the Republican Party after the New Hampshire primaries, notes Nixon and Eisenhower as past influences, praises Nelson Rockefeller’s resolve, and criticizes the party’s overall performance as out of touch with voters. It argues Goldwater is likely to lead the GOP regardless of presidential outcomes.
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Republican Party
Richard M. Nixon
Dwight D. Eisenhower
New Hampshire
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Rockefeller
Arizona
McKinley
White House
Remove Fire Hazards At Home Or Business
A home or business should be inspected for fire hazards including old wiring overloaded outlets and faulty fuses. Check gas connections Attics and cellars for debris and trash and consider professional advice from fire department or qualified inspectors. A timely check could prevent loss.
Today in History June 18 1964 highlights and notes
Highlights recall events from 1812 declaring war on Britain to 1945 Okinawa casualties and other milestones. The column mentions Napoleon’s 1815 Waterloo defeat, Cherbourg fall, Churchill in the U S, and later political episodes in France and Louisiana. A closing reflection notes swimming as pastime and a nod to winter electric blankets ending.
Supreme Court reshapes democracy by tackling racial and voting inequities
The Court’s 1964 ruling against school segregation and 1962 and 1969 voting district cases push a double revolution. It orders redistricting for equal representation and ends formal racial inequality, challenging Congress and shaping national democratic practice.
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Washington
Supreme Court
House
Congress
Court
Double-Talk Advice Sparks Social Etiquette Debate
A humor column highlights safe speech and double-talk to dodge offense in polite conversation. Examples show how to phrase compliments or political comments to avoid revealing truths while maintaining sincerity.
Can Parking Problem Be Solved in Thomasville?
Observations from chamber officials urge action on downtown parking as meters fail to solve the issue. The piece notes meters generate revenue but may hinder business, cites drive in windows and parked car preferences, and calls for plans to improve space or invest in parking facilities.
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Chamber of Commerce
Thomasville
Banking and Loan
Milady
Contagion Theory Shapes CIA Criticism In Washington
A Washington column questions the spread of rumors about the CIA and critiques Haynes Johnson’s Bay of Pigs book. It notes Richard Bissell’s role, argues the failure was a matter of will, and warns against balancing bias in reporting.
Will and means to win in Cuba Bay of Pigs debate
The piece argues the Bay of Pigs failed not for technical flaws but a lack of national will. It blames Washington for failing to stand firm on the Monroe Doctrine and to threaten human rights abuses in Cuba, while noting CIA planning and open democracy tensions.
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Bissell
CIA
Cuba
Bay of Pigs
Washington
Wise
Ross
Best way to teach children to believe in God and the Bible
The best method is to model Christian living before children rather than lecturing. Read the Bible, but show the Truth in daily example and let them see Christ in you. A mother's faith strongly shapes a child's beliefs and future faith.
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Robert Moffat
God
Christ
Air Conditioning and Summer Comfort Debate Emerges
A reader suggests that hotter summers now are due to air conditioning improving indoor comfort or that people have become softer. The note compares conditions inside and outside buildings and questions whether comfort changes reflect tech or attitude.
Crossword Puzzle Across Clues Mixed With Errors
Puzzle lists across and down clues with numerous typos and misprints, including corrupted phrases and nonstandard letter sequences, making several entries unreadable or ambiguous and requiring reconstruction to solve. The page formats a single puzzle grid with partial solution text and reference to yesterday’s solution.
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