Presidents as writers and a Civil War order echoed
The piece notes that most 20th century presidents authored works or wrote columns, with Roosevelt, Taft, Coolidge, Hoover, F D R, Truman, Wilson and Harding cited for media activity. It also records Colonel William Prescott’s order at Bunker Hill to wait for the whites of their eyes.
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Wilson
Harding
White House
Teddy Roosevelt
Outlook
Taft
The
Kansas City Star
Coolidge
Hoover
Truman
Life Magazine
Marion
Ohio
William Prescott
Bunker Hill
1960 Census Will Present Longer List of Questions
The 1960 census expands questions beyond basic counts to personal details. A sample of the population will be asked about home appliances including washing machines clothes dryers food freezers air conditioning and the number of cars in the family garage. Names occupations education income and marital status have already been collected in prior censuses.
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William the Conqueror
Nuremburg
Germany
Sweden
U. S
Congress
Jenses
Population explosion and the looming world crowding
A Chicago piece warns of rapid population growth from birth rates worldwide. It cites demographers like Phillip Hauser predicting the world will grow from 2.8 billion to 6 billion by 2000 and foresees widespread hunger as food supply lags.
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Chicago
United States
Latin America
Far East
China
India
United States of America
Phillip M. Hauser
University of Chicago
Advertising keeps everyone in business, says Florida letter
A Panola Watchman reprint of a Carthage Piggly Wiggly letter argues advertising drives demand and raises living standards. It cites icons like Morse and Howe, compares costs of ads and sales, and asserts advertising remains essential to commerce and economy.
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E. D. Rushing
Carthage Piggly Wiggly
Florida
Gas Ranges Offer From Dawson Propane Gas Co
Full size porcelain lifetime burners stove offered for 109.95 with terms available. Promote shopping efficiency by using grocery ads in The Sun weekly to maximize food value.
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Dawson Propane Gas Co
Texas cuts traffic deaths as Safe Driving Plan takes effect
Governor Daniel announced Texas saw an almost sensational 28 percent drop in traffic fatalities in the first seven weeks of the year, 69 fewer deaths than the same period in 1959, crediting higher insurance rates for careless drivers. Nine new members were named to enlarge the Texas Industrial Commission with one appointee per county for 1960. A House committee questioned fish and quail stocking by the Game and Fish Commission, noting costs to raise small fish and quail. The State Health Department warned of a spring rise in polio cases, urging vaccination and noting many victims had not completed the series.
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Austin
Texas
Daniel
Board of Insurance
Penn J. Jackson
Insurance Board
Texas Industrial Commission
Industrial Commission
E. B. Germany
Dallas
Houston
Longview
James A. Redmond
Beaumont
al H. Chesser
House of Representatives
Game and Fish Commission
State Health Department
Health Department
Democrats Told They Face GOP President
A memo circulated among Democratic leaders warned they may lose the presidency while keeping Congress. Paul Ziffren urged depth surveys on bread and butter issues and rapid campaign messaging to show voters how Democratic policies benefit them. He questioned the party’s current slogan and stressed concrete, urgent answers.
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Washington
Congress
California
Paul Ziffren
Democratic National Committee
Richard M. Nixon
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Panola Watchman
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Dixon Garage & Wrecking
Edwards Chevrolet Co
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c/o States General Life Insurance Co
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Hannah’s
H. H. Taylor
Guy Hamilton
Bonham
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Alton McDowell
Highway 160
Pearl Gordon
Whitewright Motor Company
Whitewright Motor Co
L. B. Burns
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