Urban life shifts push small town values from memory
The piece argues rapide urbanization changes American society and questions the persistence of small town wholesomeness. It cites Wilder's Our Town produced in New York City as showing city audiences and performers alienation from simple caring values and notes rising crime, congestion, and the need for modern tools like helicopters for police and emergency use.
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United States
Thornton Wilder
Our Town
Jefferson Park Junior High School
New York City
Has Urban Violence Peaked in Summer of 1969
Jack Rosenthal notes four reasons why the 1969 summer was cooler than prior years. Media restraint reduced contagion fears and police have become more professional and sophisticated in handling incidents.
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New York Times
Watts
Newark
Detroit
Jack Rosenthal
Change for 25 Cents Please By JOY STILL
The new exact change system on New York City buses requires riders to have 20 cents in change or a subway token, as drivers no longer provide change. The author laments always having quarters and describes the clashes with vending machines and pay phones, noting broader social commentary on post 1960s unrest and programmatic responses.
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Joy
NEW York
New York City
George Washington
Everett Dirksen—Senate Leader Known For Tact And Skill
Everett Dirksen, longtime Senate Republican leader from Illinois, dies leaving a legacy of affability, conciliation, and political skill. He guided legislative deals across party lines, supported civil rights measures after initial opposition, and valued individual prayer rights in schools. His peers praise his warm personality and sharp mind in navigating complex legislation.
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Washington
Everett Dirksen
Senate
Congress
Senator Dirksen
Dirksen
Job
Hiatus hernia facts and treated by surgery note
Overview from Dr Wayne G Brandstadt covers causes of hiatus hernia overweight and age factors with diaphragmatic rupture, symptoms such as heartburn belching and chest pain, and management from weight loss small low fat meals avoiding late meals and semireclining sleep. It notes surgery offers permanent relief if symptoms are severe.
Convention Loot Raises Concerns Over Governors Gifts
Governors at a Colorado Springs convention faced a flood of gifts including fruit baskets liquor and portable television sets. The gifts from companies unions and associations drew public complaints about favors and underwritten expenses for influential attendees.
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Colorado Springs
Rabbi Norbert Samuelson joins Beth-El as rabbi
The Star Files notes Rabbi Norbert Samuelson begins his third year at Hebrew Union College Cincinnati and becomes rabbi of Beth-El Congregation succeeding Rabbi Stephen Arnold. Richard L. Duvall John W. Phillips and Clarence E. Kerns enlist in the U S Army for three years announced by local recruiter M Sgt Elvis Williams. F W Fulbeam will teach a problem solving course for managers under Frederick County Distributive Education Adult Program. C C Gough elected president of Golden Rule Bible Class Brad dock Street Methodist Church. Sgt Paul L Tomney Jr nose gunner on an Eighth Air Force B 17 was awarded the Air Medal per squadron commander Major Lyndall L Avery. Lieut George W Good USNR of Washington spending days at home on North Braddock Street.
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Norbert Samuelson
Hebrew Union College
Cincinnati
Beth-El
Stephen Arnold
Richard L. Duvall
John W. Phillips
Clarence E. Kerns
U.S. Army
Elvis Williams
F.W. Fulbeam
Frederick County
England
Paul L. Tomney, Jr
Eighth Air Force
Lyndall L. Avery
Daily Meditation on the Check Book’s Role in Life
The piece argues the check book ranks with the Bible and dictionary, shaping life through honest budgeting. It warns some misuse money for dissipation, declares money cannot buy happiness or love but can avert trouble and fund education, urging generosity and restraint.
Senator from Illinois remembered for Senate leadership
A tribute notes the Illinois senator’s standout Senate leadership as his greatest achievement. George Meany of AFL-CIO and Fritz Kreisler are quoted, praising courage and perseverance in public life.
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Ilinois
Senate
George Meany
Afl-Cio
Meany
Fritz Kreisler
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