Constitution celebrated for 185 years since Philadelphia signing
The Constitution, drafted in less than 100 days and signed by 39 of 55 delegates on September 17 1787, is praised as the most wonderful work of the brain and purpose of man. It has endured 185 years with 25 amendments and remains foundational to liberty and the people.
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Philadelphia
James Madison
Ms. Steinem
Fidel Castro
Leo Durocher
Bobby Fischer
Elaine Morgan
New Madrid 1811 Quake Seen as Nation’s Worst
A SIU student Wayne Viitanen argues the New Madrid 1811 quake was the United States’ worst. Eyewitness accounts show the Mississippi River reversed flow and widespread destruction across four states with a notable religious revival afterward.
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United States
San Francisco
New Madrid
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Southern Illinois University
Wayne Viitanen
Mississippi
Upsurge Seen in Holiday Sales Auto Demand and Stocks
Forecasts point to record Christmas sales in stores, strong auto demand with tight dealer inventories, and active stock markets signaling possible year end upswing. Labor shortages persist amid unemployment and rising prices, with inflation viewed as an inevitable companion of high activity. Public acceptance of inflation grows while anger sharpens at specific price jumps.
Local contractor offers $50 reward to solve Strother case
Blaine Wilson, a Blaine contractor living on Fox Drive, spoke with Jack Davis about George Strother, who died violently. Wilson proposed funding a reward to encourage information, offering $50 and promising further support if needed. The Star has previously aided similar efforts, recalling past incidents such as deer killed out of season.
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Blaine
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George Strother
Orrick
Star
Strother
Lacy Anderson
Nixon veto shields Israel in UN security council clash
The United States vetoed a move to call for an immediate Middle East ceasefire, with Bush casting the second veto. President Nixon framed the veto as protecting U.S. interests and avoiding singling Israel as an aggressor amid ongoing retaliatory raids by Palestinian guerrillas. The gesture also countered Democratic critique by Sen. George McGovern, who accused Nixon of pandering to Jewish voters.
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McGovern
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America
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France
Belgium
Italy
Jacob K. Javits
R-M
Moscow
Henry Kissinger
Javits
New York
Steinem on Meet the Press Sparks Liberations Debate
Gloria Steinem defended reproductive freedom on Meet the Press amid criticism of liberalism and gender labels. The column criticizes the obsession with bi sexuality and the Ms title while noting political stances on Israel, Nixon era policies, and the ongoing Equal Rights Amendment.
Navy watches Cuba shipping lanes from ports to doorstep
The Navy reports ships and planes maintain sharp eye on Cuba and its supply lanes from European ports to Fidel Castro's doorstep. James L. Givens of James Wood High to receive Honorary American Farmer Degree in Kansas City October 10. Handley Library to stay open Tuesday and Thursday nights until 9 with librarian David Rowland announcing. Clarke County All-Stars rally for 4-2 victory over Winchester Park. Mrs Ronald Wilson speaks to Clarke County Junior Women's Club on Christian living.
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James L. Givens
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Kansas City
Handley Library
David Rowland
Understanding Other People and Hidden Incomes of Hearts
Daily meditation notes that people are unique and often misunderstood. It asks readers to look beyond appearances at neighbors and distant strangers, noting poverty and wealth can hide unhappiness. The piece praises sympathetic insight as a gift to read hearts and recognize untapped capacities.
How to Score Memory and Aptitude Test Questions
A practice section explains scoring based on 100 questions over 10 days with daily correct rates. It lists rating levels from Memory Genius for 9–10 correct to Good for 4 correct and instructs turning to page 2 for answers. Then ten sample questions cover geography, art, grammar, history, and science.
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Dali
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