Not Worth a Farthing Britons Swallow Decimal Change
The editorial notes Britain’s transition to decimal coinage with new coins and a Feb 15 deadline. It cites confusion over values and widespread machine conversions, while traditionalists resist, and the mythical guinea persists in pricing.
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Small towns lure people away from big cities in shift to suburbs
Agriculture Secretary Clifford Hardin backs rural growth as part of national expansion. The Rural Affairs Council aims to steer economic opportunity into rural America, while moving industry from prime markets remains the key challenge in population redistribution.
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Agriculture
Clifford Hardin
Rural Affairs Council
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ISO forms committee to standardize clothing sizing
International Organization for Standardization forms a committee to tackle clothing sizing differences across countries. The initial focus will be on men’s shirts, seen as a less controversial starting point before broader garment standards.
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International Organization For Standardization
ISO
Valley Chanters appoint Fraula as president
WILLIAM FRAULA was named president of the Valley Chanters with William Kirby as treasurer and Alice Lively as secretary and reporter. RYLAND CONNER became captain of the Friendship Fire Co succeeding Marion Anderson. Local 1959 building surge noted in Frederick County with new stores plants and churches. Edgar Mason Whiting commissioned second lieutenant Dec 28 at Fort Benning after completing the Infantry School O C.
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William Fraula
The
Valley Chanters
William Kirby
Alice Lively
Robert R. Hileman
Baltimore
Winchester Golf Club
Guenter E. Skole
Cosmos Club
Washington
Frederick County
Ryland Conner
Friendship Fire Co
Marion Anderson
Edgar Mason Whiting
Army of the United States
Infantry
Fort Benning
Bonds as the Workhorse of a Growing Economy
Henry J. Faylor argues bonds power expansion more than stocks as U.S. industry faces heavy financing needs. He cites rising bond rates, collateral demand from utilities and transportation firms, and shrinking bond demand by pension funds and endowments, while noting legislative steps to protect consumers' credit information in a separate note.
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Security & Exchange Commission
U.S. Office of Education
Senate
William Proxmire
House
Billie
Atlanta (Ga
Frostbite protection tips and reader Q&A column
Dr. Edward Stamm warns frostbite risk rises near freezings with moisture and wind. Women incur higher risk due to fashion footwear. wear wool socks and galoshes, dry feet, and air circulation indoors. The column also covers mastoiditis symptoms and Menrium use, noting antibiotics cure most cases and menopause relief with hormonal treatment, plus safety cautions.
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Edward J. Stamm
How's Your I Q Based On 100 Questions For 10 Days
A summarized quiz guide lists scoring by daily correct answers with a page 2 answer key. It includes ten questions on number series earth orbit latitudinal zones Ford's Theatre Isaac offering possession law halleys others lowest calories and a disappearing cat riddle.
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Newton
Halley
Donati
Daily Meditation by Earl L. Douglas
Discussion on the church’s spiritual condition and influence in the world. The piece argues churches are imperfect yet essential, noting clergy dedication and frequent absence except holidays, and urges believers to stop blaming the church and themselves.
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Earl L. Douglas
Nixon's Practical Approach Shapes Early Presidency
Washington analysis credits President Nixon with a pragmatic method using task forces and external advisers. He weighs cabinet input, public sentiment, and legislative realities to guide decisions on education, Vietnam withdrawal, and domestic policy while maintaining openness to critics.
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Nixon
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Vietnam
America
Thoughtful balance of faith and ambition echoes in a quote
The message blends Colossians 3 1 with a call to practical generosity and lofty aims. It adds Roosevelt advice to aim high yet stay grounded, promoting spiritual focus alongside grounded action.
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Christ
Theodore Roosevelt
Local newspaper masthead with staff and contact numbers
The clipping lists the paper established in 1896 and its daily circulation of over 55 000, with telephone numbers for News Advertising and Business. It names Jack F Davis as General Manager and Executive and Eugene P as editor with Douglas O Connell as Managing Editor, plus the Winchester Virginia mailing details.
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Jack F.davis
Eugene P, Minbe SR
News
Douglas Bh, O'Connell
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