Coal future and military critique spark debate on uses and weapons
The piece discusses synthetic gas from anthracite and broader coal uses amid abundant reserves and declining local economies. It also covers Col. David Hackworth’s critique of U S weapons in Vietnam and a Popular Mechanics article praising or questioning Army gear including the M551 Sheridan tank, M60 machine gun, and M16 rifle.
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Lincoln Theory: Lincoln would have lived six months died
Dr. Harold Schwartz of Lynwood California argues Abraham Lincoln likely suffered advanced aortic insufficiency. He says Lincoln was downhill at his theater death and would have died within six months of a natural course, a theory that remains unproven.
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Tragedies Abound In Greek History
Henry J. Taylor recalls Greece's wartime suffering and resistance under Fascist invasion and occupation, noting heavy civilian casualties and repeated Communist takeovers. The piece frames Greece as a strategic NATO ally and historic example of endurance.
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Greece
Moscow
NATO
United States
George Papadopoulos
Europe
Corfu
Impeach the President debate and Greek coup echoes analyzed
A May 10 move by House Democrats led by John Conyers Jr to impeach the president is examined alongside a later NYT ad, questioning impeachment’s power and history. The piece also details Greece’s 1967 coup, Constantine II’s exile, and domestic political paralysis.
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Michigan
John Conyers Jr
United States
New York Times
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Senate
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Kennedy urges bipartisan support for his major proposals
The report notes President Kennedy urging Republicans to ignore labels and back his key plans. Intermittent sun after a heavy storm left up to two inches of rain in some areas yesterday evening. Replicas of colonial flags were shown at Elks Flag Day ceremonies with Dr. Melton F. Wright speaking on the flag's importance. France and Britain agreed to convoke a European economic commission within the UN framework to implement Marshall aid offer. Dr. C L Riley named to State Board of Medical Examiners for a five year term ending June 30, 1952. Winchester Frederick jail housed 89 prisoners in April, raising total since July 1 to 789.
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Melton F. Wright
Frederick County
France
Britain
European Economic Commission
United Nations Economic Commission For Europe
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Marshall
U.S
C.L. Riley
State Board of Medial Examiners
P.W. Boyd
Winchester - Frederick County
Daily Meditation on Cold Hearts Facing North
The piece reflects on people whose souls stay cold and aloof after misfortune. It argues spiritual transformation comes when God touches a life, often reshaping emotions rather than intellect. Northfacing souls are described as loveless and pitied, with only divine intervention offering change.
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Tax hikes loom as McGovern plan faces party split
Washington observers flag broad tax increases likely for most Americans as Democratic candidates push revenue reform. McGovern backs steep estate and income taxes with limits on business concessions, while Mills argues for loophole repeal. budget gaps and deferrals threaten a costly platform ahead of the Miami Beach convention.
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Washington
George McGovern
D-Sd
California
McGovern
Wilburn Mills
D-Ark
House
Ways and Means Committee
Arkansaner
Mills
Miami Beach
Nixon
How to Score and Trivia Questions Quiz Sample
A study describes scoring across 100 questions over 10 days with daily averages: 9–10 correct earns Memory Genius, 7–8 Very Superior, 5–6 Excellent, 4 Good. It then asks ten general knowledge items and directs turning to page 2 for answers.
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Geneva
Russia
National
W.W
Weather Bureau
Fire truck color wars heat up in progress era
The battle between No 1 and No 2 fire truck makers over color heats up as the second company paints vehicles lime yellow for better visibility while the top firm offers custom colors including green purple white and yellow. Progress is a red engine fading from memory.
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Progress
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