What Has Happened To Our Sense Of Gratitude
A reflection on Thanksgiving and the drift from gratitude to secular celebration. It contrasts Puritan hardship with modern abundance, cites Abraham Lincoln on grateful blessing, and laments low church attendance amid turkey, football, and cooking. The piece notes the presidential proclamation and suggests Americans have grown self sufficient and forgetful of grace.
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United States
America
Abraham Lincoln
Power of Words Links Readers to Fugitives
An article in Readers Digest linked public awareness to the capture of Joseph Corbett Jr in Canada on October 29 1960 after FBI Director J Edgar Hoover credited reader tips. The piece notes how print can spark justice and public service and cites 53 of 131 fugitives caught due to citizen cooperation.
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FBI
Joseph Corbett
Adolph Coors
Corbett
PBI
Vancouver
Joseph Corbett, Jr
Canada
J. Edgar Hoover
DeWitt Wallace
Opton
Washington writer Blake Clark found to be pseudonym author
The piece attributed to a network of 21 newspapers 7 magazines 2 radio stations a TV outlet and 23 circulars was disclosed as written by Blake Clark who later became a Washington writer after birth in Mowell Tennessee Vanderbilt University graduation and a stint as an English assistant professor at the University of Hawaii USP.
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Blake Clark
Washington
Mowell
Tennessee
Vanderbilt University
University of Hawaii
USP
Praise of PF Food Chain VP by IGA Ad Chief
Orville W Johler, vice president of IGA Food Stores, urged Salt Lake City ad managers that newspaper ads are the most effective selling tool. He warned against overemphasizing price, advocating use of print to promote the institution and products, noting four decades of success for newspapers.
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PF Food Chain
IGA
Orville W Johler
Chicago
Salt Lake City
Johler
Western States
Utah Motor Lodge
Security Office at 212 South West Temple Utah
A security office operates at 212 South West Temple in Salt Lake City Utah offering neighborhood safety services and access control for the downtown area. The site coordinates security patrols and coordinate incidents with local police and city officials.
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South West Temple
Salt Lake City
Utah
Investigation shows light jail sentences for vice offenders
In a major city an investigation reveals only three per cent of vice offenders receive jail terms. Of those imprisoned, over a third are jailed for inability to pay fines. Police complain that light penalties hinder enforcement efforts.
Social Security Benefits Listed for Pre 1940 Workers
Social Security benefits may now be paid to survivors of workers who died before 1940 if the worker had at least a year and a half of credits. Eligible survivors include widows and dependent mothers 62 or older, dependent fathers 65, and disabled children who became disabled before 18, even if a lump sum was paid at death. Contact local Social Security offices for details.
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Saya Clarence J Seltz
Social Security Administration
Thanksgiving reflections on faith and abundance from Washington
A Thanksgiving message extols gratitude for spiritual strength and material plenty. It notes America as a land of peace and democracy, cites biblical guidance from Paul, recalls early Christians, and highlights surplus harvests allowing aid to over 20 million others. The piece urges continued divine guidance and thanks.
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Inga
Apostle Paul
Bilas
America
Oul
Siles
Christ
Korean Maneuver Army Pic Wilkerson in Yellow Jacket II
Pic Wilkerson son of Mr and Mrs David M Wilkerson from Rooevelt participated with 1st Cavalry Division 12th Cavalry in Exercise Yellow Jacket II in Korea. The field training ended November 1 highlighting night withdrawal and attack. A gunner in Company D he entered service June 1950 after basic at Fort Hood and overseas arrival last March. He attended Union High School and worked for the US Post Office in Moosevelt before enlisting.
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Army Pic
Lynn Kh. Wilkerson
David M. Wilkerson
Rooeqvelt
1St Cavalry Division
12Th Cavalry
Korea
Pic. Wilkerson
Cavalry
Army
Fort Hood
Texas
Union High School
US Post Office
Moosevelt
Some Relief as Voters Favor One Clear Candidate
A reader notes relief that only one candidate seems qualified, expressing strong support for their election and dismissal of others as unfit. The remark underscores local sentiment favoring a single standout contender.
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Jack A. Wallis
John E. Jones
Vernal
Sudactiphon
Uintah
William B Wallis
Rumpus
BiLi
LAX Courts
With Clinton Davidson
Paul
Terre Haute
Ind
Tribune
Chevrolet Dealers
Chevrolet
BEL Air
Lakewood
Chevy
West Main ST
UTAIT
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