Earthquakes and Pilgrims Prompted By Island of The Truth
The piece discusses frequent earthquakes and relief efforts honoring Turkey and other regions. It also cites a New England physician arguing that Portuguese influence predates the Pilgrims in New England with Portuguese names and a chief named Osanaquina, suggesting Pilgrims’ arrival was preceded by Portuguese presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Alaska
Chile
Yugoslavia
Iran
Japan
America
New England
Manuel Luciano DaSilva
DaSilva
Plymouth Rock
Francis X Bushman The King of Hollywood Dies at 83
Francis X Bushman, once the screen’s most famous name, died at age 83 after decades of star power. He lingered in legend though planning a new movie project, with Arthur Brisbane saying he was the best known name and face in the world.
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Arthur Brisbane
Hollywood
Francis X. Bushman
Public Health Grant to Study Earth’s Contamination
The U S Public Health Service funds Washington University in St Louis with 4 million dollars to assess environmental contamination from pesticides, nuclear fallout, urbanization and overpopulation and to propose measures to keep the earth fit to live on. The author notes the grant equals four tenths of one percent of a billion dollars and that such efforts could grow into a massive government project.
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Earth
U.S. Public Health Service
Washington University
St. Louis
U.S
Miss Clarke County 1941 Crowned At Pool Dedication
Miss Garnet Smallwood, daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Smallwood Jr of Clarke County, was named Miss Clarke County of 1941 at the beauty contest marking the dedication of a $5000 community swimming pool. Judge Philip Williams of Winchester addressed the large audience. Real estate men praised Winchester's Washington Street as the prettiest in a city its size. Memorial exercises were planned for Major Holmes Conrad, first president of the Handley Board of Trustees, who died Sept 4 1915.
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Garnet Smallwood
W. W. Smallwood, Jr
Clarke County
Philip Williams
Winchester
Virginia
Washington Street
Holmes Conrad
Handley Board of Trustees
Conrad
Daily Meditation By Earl L. Douglas
There was never a time when the general public was more fully informed on public issues. We can pick up the newspaper or turn on the radio and read magazines or books and hear many opinions. The 18th century had scarce books yet great political thought and the connection is that we read too much and think too little.
Spilt Milk or Milkmaid Johnson and Congress in 1960s mood
Henry J. Taylor argues Johnson faces unified AFL-CIO gridlock and civil unrest fears. He notes Meany and Reuther pressure the president while labor demands and anti-strike sentiment shape policy. He cites steel industry tensions and wage restraint as pivotal influences on the 1960s political landscape.
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Afl-Cio Executive Council
Johnson
Barry Goldwater
Afl-Cw
George Meany
Meany
United Automobile Workers
Walter Pp. Reuther
Nice Blonde Reaches Top in HAL Boyles Piece
In a colorful portrait HAL Boyle presents Sandy Dennis as the appealing, "nice" blonde with an Alice in Wonderland vibe who inspires a man to wish for youth and to imagine her as a neighborly gift under a festive Christmas tree. The piece hints at a longer tale after ten years and two uncertain events.
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New York
Sandy Dennis
Broadway Star Faces Early Struggles and Quiet Home Life
The article recounts Broadway and film actress Jenny Kane discussing a decade of lean years earning about 1750 a week in show business. She reflects on unemployment and life before success while married to musician Gerry Mulligan, living in a five room Upper West Side apartment and delaying motherhood.
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Mies Dennis
Guety
Jemlly
LM Kane
Cee
Gerry Mulligan
Uper West Side
Truman Sees High Rates Hard on Consumers as Election Near
Former President Truman criticizes rising interest rates as harming the consuming public and shifting blame to bankers and the Federal Reserve. He recalls wage controls and restrictions during his era and contrasts with current Johnson administration policies amid looming congressional elections.
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Washington
Truman
Federal Reserve Board
Johnson
MR. Truman
Congress
Invasion of Normandy D-Day Assault Recalled
Report recalls the Allied operation against the Normandy coasts of France on June 6 1944 known as D Day. The action launched the push to liberate Western Europe with extensive land sea and air components.
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Normandy
France
D-Day
Elastic Wrap Stopgap Aid for Ailing Veins
A doctor advises that elastic stockings or roller bandages provide only temporary help for varicose veins before surgery. Proper use involves placing the wrap from toes to below the knee with the leg elevated. they do not cure or prevent progression.
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Eugene P. Miller
Douglas B. O'Connell
W. Va
Earl L. Douglas
Henry J. Taylor
Chicago
Mr. Johnson
Atlantic
Pacific
Vsse
Pittsburgh
Steeltown
U.S.A
White House
Hal Boyle
PiXies
By Wohl
David Lawrence
By Wayne Brandstadt, M.D
I.Q
Holland
Adam
Eather
Tranto
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