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On this date 1864 the USS Kearsarge sank the CSS Alabama off Cherbourg after a two hour battle. Other items note Albany Congress of 1754, Maximilian execution in 1867, TR nomination in 1912, Tobruk siege in 1942, record 151 inches rainfall at Lake Charles in 1947, Rosenbergs execution, Ft Monmouth rulings, thermonuclear test attempts, and weather observations with reflective aphorisms.
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Cherbourg
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Lake Charles
Louisiana
U. S. Weather Bureau
Supreme Court bans state required Bible reading in public schools
Supreme Court rules states cannot compel Bible reading or prayers in public schools. The ruling, building on earlier decisions, reinforces the wall between church and state and follows a century of cases tracing the limits on government involvement with religion in education. The decision affects many states and aligns with prior rulings on religious exercises and school involvement.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Colonies
James Madison
Virginia
Congress
United States
University of California
California
New York
Whites Also Have Rights Editor Says
David Lawrence of US News and World Report argues there is discrimination against whites as well as Negroes in the Dallas post office case. He criticizes President Kennedy for bypassing Civil Service rules to promote Black employees, urging respect for law and fairness in federal hiring and promotions.
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David Lawrence
US. News and World Report
Dallas
Washington
Kennedy
Civil Service Branch
OPON
United Federation of Postal Clerks
Supreme Court
Postel
Marevasion
Wedemeyer
Normandy
Hitler
London
Low Countries
Staite
China
Ke Batanans
Formoea
M&t
Chiang
Far East
Chiang Forces Mull Invasion
A 1963 Daily Enterprise analysis argues Chiang Kai-shek’s Formosa invasion plans face U.S. logistical limits and Wedemeyer’s caution. It notes U.S. support doubts, Mao Zedong’s mainland strength, and potential deterrents from a nuclear-armed Taiwan scenario.
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Taiwan
Albert Wedemeyer
China
Fat Wedemeyer
Ma Threetung
Ainen
Chiang Kai-shek
Aste Ime
Far East
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Wedemeyer Rene
U.S
Far Haat
Marshall
Washington
Eral Wedemeyer
Berry Pies Highlight Seasonal Fruit Delights
Readable pastry note touts blueberry and blackberry pies as treats. Mentions berries sold for a starting price and hints at jam making, with references to thorny harvest work and vivid taste.
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Rights and race clash in NAACP era governance debate
A fragmented text cites a Texas case arguing white rights must be recognized alongside Negro rights amid NAACP demands. It posits that granting Black rights should not erase White rights, urging balance for orderly society and racial peace.
Supreme Court Prayer Ban Sparks Public Outcry
Opinion column condemns a Court ruling banning prayer and Bible readings in public schools as an assault on religious liberty. The writer argues no force of sects is imposed in schools and cites historical battles to defend traditional faith in America.
Kennedy Quote Sparks Debate at Washington Elementary Visit
The address by Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy to ReView Elementary pupils sparked discussion as he urged staying in school and pursuing careers in government. Observers noted his statements about placing Negroes in federal legal positions and his playful image on stage in Washington.
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the ReView
Washington
Bet
Justice Department
Bob Kennedy
Department
New Housewife Plague Looms as Gift Star Program Debuts
Boyle notes a new gift star merchandising plan aiming to build brand loyalty by embedding stars in products and linking them to a catalog reward system. She jokes about competing offers with trading stamps and wonders how to choose between stamps and coupons while venting about the strain on housewives and the prospect of a coupon-clipping future.
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