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March on Washington![]() Many held a massive rally in Washing DC this month for African American civil and economic rights. An estimated 300,000 people attended the rally, and broadcast media covered the event on national TV. The rally ended with a speech by Martin Luther King JR. His speech "I Have A Dream" resonated with many people. Pundits call it a masterpiece and one of the most important speeches in American History. The leaders of the movement have met with President Kennedy for dinner. Gear City Man Hurt In Slight AccidentA Gear City man was injured last Thursday evening in an automobile manufacturing game accident. The police made no further comments on the incident, citing privacy concerns. Our reporters saw computer parts strewn across the street. |
CELEBRATES HUMANE LAWSociety Harks Anniversary of First Act for Animals.A celebration of the anniversary of Richard Martin's achievement, the activist who forced the first law in the world to prevent animal cruelty, was held Friday night by the Humane Education Society at a meeting in the Public Library. Charles Edward Russell reviewed the progress in humane affairs and pointed out cruelties that ought to be eliminated, particularly vivisection. Commander Breck. U. S. N. advocated laws for the suppression of the steel traps used in catching fur-bearing animals in favor of devices that insure instant death. Miss Virginia Sargent read an original poem. |
Stock PricesGlobal Fuel Rate: 0.86 Philadelphia-Brull -- $129.96 Farm Hand -- $84.66 NAD -- $65.02 GCT -- $117.69 Purr -- $79.72 Blizsea -- $75.55 Hursov -- $52.44 Steven Haul -- $40.19 Shuvah -- $66.73 Handasuni -- $45.59 Dame Bends -- $62.67 Heyho -- $55.23 Blouist -- $61.75 ANC -- $21.74 Checkmate Motors -- $31.83 GEARCITY SCHOOL NEWSA play was presented by Miss Brown in the auditorium at assembly yesterday. The play entitled 'A Rough Day' is about a teacher, Miss Anybody, who has a very bad class, and she just can't control them. A boy named Very Dickens, who was full of mischief, made it all worse. A helpful child, Amy Goodkind, helped the teacher from losing her temper. The play received a hearty applause from the audience, mostly consisting of parents forced to be there. The cast will hold a second showing tomorrow evening. |