The Cost of Strikes Across Industries and Times
The article estimates weekly wage and production losses during the 1959 steel strike, notes peak idle workers and a 116 day duration, and links strikes to a sharp drop in 1959 GDP. It cites the 1962 rail strike cost projections, and discusses broader economic consequences, including impacts on defense, trade, energy, transport, and public health. It also mentions Roosevelt and Kennedy positions on intervention and mediation as Congress ponders action.
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New York City
Manhattan
Comecite
Roosevelt
Washington Post
Marathon
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Supreme Court
Arthur J. Goldberg
Congress
White House
Profit Creates Abundance In a Free Economy
President Homer R. Davison of the American Meat Institute argues the food business must be consumer oriented and efficient. He says producers must meet customer wants or risk going out of business, and that profit incentive drives a dynamic, growing society.
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Homer R. Davison
American Meat Institute
Public power taxes criticized as royal favor in government
A columnist compares public power plants to kingly favorites, arguing tax exemptions and other privileges distort fair competition. The piece calls for equal taxation of all power providers, noting public utilities benefit from exemptions while taxpayers bear the burden.
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United States
World news and quotes from United Press International wires
A collage of brief quotes and notes from UPI reports covers Vatican Vatican contacts with Cuba and the Kremlin, President Kennedy's back ailment and prayers, a mining rescue in Pennsylvania, and Indiana University receiving Chinese dynastic histories. The items include Pope disillusionment remarks, Khrushchev connections, Salinger confirmation, and a rescuer’s hopeful remark after 15 days underground.
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United Press International
Cuba
Assis
Italy
John XXII
Vatican
I Peope
Kremlin
Wurserdnan Bey
Nikit Khrushchev
Washington
White House
Pierre Salinger
Kemnedy
Madrid
Clinton M. Jenks
U.S
Sheppton
Henry
Congress Acts on Shelter Program Led by Hebert Panel
Washington story notes House Armed Services Subcommittee under Rep. F. Edward Hebert has unanimously backed a national fallout shelter plan. The panel vows to draft its own bill, aiming for clear governance and constant congressional control over the program.
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Congress
Washington
House Armed Services
Mittee
Lyourh
F. Edward Wehr
Ert
Louisiana
House J
Armed Services
White House
Hebert
Micre
Grand Jury Reports Richmond Fund Shortage in Shelter Debate
Indiana grand jury receives a report from the Indiana State Board of Accounts on a $2256.11 shortfall in the Richmond aviation funds covering 1939 to 1963. The Hebert committee found public apathy toward civil defense fading as witnesses urged leadership for a national fallout shelter program.
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Hebert
Congress
Euigin
Homer Ray Daugherty
Rt. 3
Richmond
Daugherty
Boston Grain Co
Daughery
Alvin Ragan
Ragan
IAI
Indiana
Indianapolis
UPL
Richmond Board of ‘Aviation Commissioners
Indiana State Board of Accounts
Wayne County ‘Grand Jury
Iself
Pawl
White House
Defense Department
New York Herald Tribune, Inc
Successful Investing Advice on Greed and Market Risks
Dr Spear discusses stock tips and fund options amid market volatility. He reviews Parke Davis Canteen General Instruments and other stocks, recommending a mix of balanced funds and cautioning on volatility. He suggests consulting a tax adviser and notes gifts to minors under law.
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Parke
Davis
Roger E. Spear
Bansas
General Instruments
Beerneas Parke Davis
Dreyfus
Irton
Wellinston
Spear
General Ifeatures Corp
Case Records of a Psychologist Discuss Capital Move
Clark G aged 22 asks Dr Crane about moving the national capital from Washington DC to a central western site like Denver Omaha or St Louis. The text notes Founding Fathers wanted a centrally located capital and Washington was chosen as the mid point north and south.
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Clark
Washington, D. C
Denver
Omaha
St. Louis
Clark G
Crane
Washington
Fatehrs
Washington, D.C
Denver as capital gain position for Americans?
The writer argues for moving national capital to Denver or a central location, presenting safety, climate, and research benefits, while criticizing Washington D C vulnerability and suggesting alternative capitals or even an independent nation. The piece weaves in forecasts of frontiers, population shifts, and imagined political repercussions. It ends with health and sprained ankle guidance, including two treatment methods and a note on X rays.
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Denver
Air College
Washington
Library of Congress
Sartie Seaboard
Hawaii
Alaska
Atlantic
California
Europe
New York State
Omaha
Washington, D.C
Daugh
London
Britain
Penn Yan
Folklore and reflections on change and health lore
A collage of quotes and letters on audience value in theatre, aging and death, medical remedies, and the Civil War era Parrott gun, with notes on public letters to Dr. Brady and the American Medical Association. It frames tension between tradition and modernization through diverse voices.
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American Medical Asso
Shipwise
James B. Martin
Parrott
Robert J
Two Suspended State Employes To Be Reinstated
Indiana board orders reinstatement of two Fort Wayne State School recreation aides after prior firing for stolen items found February. Meriwether receives suspension without pay Feb 18 to Sept 15. reinstated. Ervin’s suspension extends longer but ends Dec 15. Includes related burglary investigation details and scattered historical excerpts.
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Ervin
Tio
Fort Wayne
The Shepherd Sermon Encourages Prayer and Trust
A mother seeks comfort for her ill child and finds assurance in prayer. She recalls casting cares on God as a friend and asks for guidance, trusting that faith will be heard and cared for. The message urges turning to God with worries and finding peace through prayer.
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Anderson Newspapers, Inc
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Harriet W. Toner Rosert
Jackson
Edwin A. Bailey
Anderson
Cartier
Madison
Sige
Associated Press
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Roscoe Drummond
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Rela
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Plains
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Rockies
Upper Midwest
mid-Mississippi
Gulf Coast
Middle Plains
Mississippi Valley
Green Lakes
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Folklore
By William Wade
Roger L. Stevens
National Cultural Center
Washinston
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Brady
William Brady
el Camino
South
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Calif
Rodman
Delaware
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Baltimore
England
France
Russia
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