Georgia wets vs drys linger in Sumter County vote
Sumter County and its county seat remain a battleground over Prohibition with a 66 vote margin in favor of wets in a recent referendum. The long running county pattern shows dry status in many smaller counties while wet beliefs hold in the big cities. local option remains the law with counties able to vote under state conditions.
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Sumter
Georgia
Thomas County
Congressman Roddenberg
Congress
South Georgia
Supreme Court Upholds Law Against Obscenity in Publications
The Supreme Court decision affirms the obscenity statute as binding, noting mailings of obscene literature are barred and publishers face harsh penalties. Complaints urge stricter enforcement to curb degenerating morals, with concerns about flagrant publications yet to be banned unless Congress and courts act in unison.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
Congress
Courts
Brides And Baseball Unlikely Combos In Seasonal Life
The article notes how brides and baseball share spotlight in seasonal life, comparing vows and ball games in Thomasville. It muses on how weddings and games pull attention, with players and brides both stars in brief, celebratory moments and with humor about parallels like umpires and grooms.
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Thomasville
Walter George Improves After Heart Attack Recovery
Walter George, 79, former senator and NATO ambassador, has been sent home to Vienna after recuperating from a heart attack in Atlanta. Doctors say his condition remains serious but stable with no relapse risk, and he will rest at home for several weeks before resuming duties for the United States and the President.
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NATO
Walter George
Vienna
Atlanta
Emer
Icias
George
Tien
Senate
Herman Talmadge
Voters of America
Contempt and Civil Rights Jury Trial Debate
The passage comments on lure of hunting and fishing results, water power dams, and government projects. It critiques choosing the right workers, portrays contempt for authorities, and mentions civil rights jury trial amendments and Eisenhower's uncertain stance amid congressional opposition.
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Congress
Eisenhower
Lawyer Turned Host at Dune Deck Shines in Westhampton
Westhampton AP. Hy Chesler left a successful law career to run the Dune Deck a famed summer resort. He and wife Serena split seasons between here and Andros Island Bahamas. Chesler says resort life hinges on staff happiness, weather, and pleasing guests while offering philosophy on helping others.
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Westhampton
N. Y
Hylan Chesler
Chester
Serena
Andros Island
Bahamas
Chesler
Disarmament Talks See Confusion Amid Stassen Row
A chaotic briefing from Washington outlines stalled disarmament talks with Stassen in London, Zorin in Moscow, and Dulles clashing over inspectors and a test ban. Key events from March to June show shifting positions, reprimands, and calls for more inspectors as the United States and Russia negotiate terms.
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Washington
London
United States
Russia
Britain
France
Canada
Harold Stassen
Valerian Zorin
Stassen
State Dulles
Dulles
Senate
Zorin
Hisenhower
White House
U.S
Eisenhower
Don’ts for Preparing a Child for Hospital Care
Parents are advised by Human Relations Aids to avoid bribing a child, lying about the hospital’s destination, claiming it won’t hurt, exposing anxiety, discussing operations with others nearby, and expecting hospital rules to be suspended. The text notes that older people resist change as years pass and learn a fixed way of life.
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Broadway
Understanding change and fault in aging marriages
A reader discusses how elders cling to familiar ways despite known shortcomings and urges mutual tolerance. Both spouses should avoid magnifying faults and seek practical, compassionate understanding to strengthen marriage and reduce disillusionment.
These Days Young People Wonder About The World
The piece reflects on modern youth and money, contrasting past joys with present wealth. It notes higher pay yet less happiness among young workers in New York, critiques materialism, fashion costs, and the allure of status symbols like high priced dresses.
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Adam
Eve
Necker
New York
T.V
Miami Beach
Dave Dubinsky
Union
City College
Generational Views on Fame and the Goofy World
A speaker contrasts generations discussing wealth and status with a reference to Harry Thaw, noting past shock value now seen as trivial. The piece questions celebrity culture and the oddly constant gossip machinery.
Try and Stop Me SMART-ALECK on a New Jersey turnpike
A witty, chaotic collection of quotes and events from a newspaper page includes a 70 mph traffic stop taunt by a vain driver claiming closeness to Governor Meyner, a quip from a police officer, and mentions of 1987 books and verse.
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New Jersey
Meyner
Puzzle Page Fragments Reveal Mixed Clues and Answers
A scrambled list of crossword style clues and partial solutions appears, with numbers and letter fragments. Across and down hints include terms like Conductor, Goddess of discord, and various archaic or partial words, suggesting a historical puzzle page with unfinished entries.
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Fagaly & Skorten
Satchelpants
Boyle
THE
State Department
Department
By Joseph Whitney
Harry Thaw
Bennett Cerf
Hilaire Belfoc
Robert Heilbroner
Croesus
John D
King Features Syndicate
Douglant
Keet Bi
Cake E
Abandon
Conductor
Goddess of Discord
Watcher
Junebug
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