Electoral College Time and Its Oddities in 1964
The piece recalls Kefauver’s 1961 call for EC reform and notes electors meet December 14 to vote for president and vice president, with results tabulated January 6 in Washington. It cites a 1960 aberration, mentions 538 total electors including DC, and reflects on calls for direct popular vote being resisted by lawmakers.
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Estes Kefauver
Kefauver
United States
Washington
Congress
District of Columbia
Johnson
George Mason
Virginia
Motorist Tax Burden Highlighted by Oil Fact
The Oil Fact report notes that in fiscal 1963 states collected 22.104 billion in taxes with 25.5 percent from motor vehicle levies. Gasoline tax at ten cents lifts fuel cost by 50 percent, up almost 40 percent in a decade. federal four cents, state six plus, with future hikes possible. Public push urged to curb or cut these taxes.
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Oil Fact
Free Enterprise Retailing Praised by Congressman Schwengel
Congressman Fred Schwengel lauded retailing in the free enterprise system. He cited diverse outlets from independent stores to department and chain stores, noting fierce competition, lower prices, wider selections, improved decor, self-service, faster shopping, accessible parking, and longer hours benefiting families. He urged public notice and thanks to retailers for a monumental modern achievement.
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Fred Schwengel
House of Representatives
Schwengel
Mighty Nickel profits drive growth and consumer choice
President Carey of the Chamber of Commerce argues corporate profits, about five cents per dollar of GNP, act as yeast and spice for growth. He says profits reflect customer demand in a free market, guiding what factories produce and items offered for sale, yielding broad living standards benefits.
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Carey
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Jack
Mr. Carey
Governors Battle for GOP Direction in Denver Convention
In Denver governors and party liberals clash over the Republican path. The meeting signals a push to curb the Goldwater-Burch faction and push for a broad based political party, with Governors Smylie Scranton and Romney backing change against party stalwarts. The debate centers on moderates pressuring for a formal rebuke of extremism and a shift toward inclusive, liberal-leaning reform.
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Burch
Denver
Hapling
Dean Burch
Goldwater
Washington
Withi
Pati
San Francisco
Michigan
George Romney
Barry Goldwater
Robert Smylie
Litical
Darrow
Idaho
Romney
Mark Hatfield
Oregon
Suren
James
Martin
Columbia” H
Stippol
National
Boston
Columbia
Ohio
Ray Bliss
Upjohn
Jtysburg
Isenhower
Unity
Ata Shich Goldwater
Kendrick
Colin Burch
Bristol-Alumbia
Gen. Myers
Eisenhower
Gray
Contmuer
Bristol - Myers
Lumbia
Spear
WAR Gen
Fea. Corp
Appeals Court Halts Hughes Plan On TWA Control
The U.S. Court of Appeals set aside a CAB ruling that would have allowed Howard Hughes to resume control of Trans World Airlines if Hughes Tool Co divested Northeast Airlines. The decision remanded for new hearings and criticized the board for abuse of discretion.
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Hughes Plan
New York
U.S. Court of Appeals
Howard
Hughes
Trans World Airlines
TWA
Civil Aeronautics Board
Hughes Tool Co
Hatfield
Oregon
Smylie
Romney
Denver
TWA Sinking Fund
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Equitable Life Assurance Society
United States
Investor asks about Upjohn and growth stocks guidance
A reader seeks advice on allocating seven thousand dollars across savings and growth stocks, mentioning American Telephone and Upjohn. Respondents discuss Upjohn as an ethical drugmaker with stable earnings 1959 to 1962, note a potential growth role, and advise balancing cash, growth stock exposure, and diversification while considering adviser opinions.
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Savings & Loans
Upjohn
S. A
F. H
Folklore and Humorous Reflections by William Wade
Light hearted quips reveal small truths about life and human nature. A professor student exchange questions study and longevity while a retiree credits duty and honesty for wealth. A cowboy wears one spur for balance and a boy asks about school during a vivid sermon.
Case Records of a Psychologist Tic Disorder Case
Larry a 15 year old boy develops a tic that includes blinking and head twists starting in fourth grade after a disruptive substitute teacher incident. The psychologist links the tic to psychological and nutritional factors, urges self analysis, and promotes a booklet and charts sold by Dr. Crane Mellor for problem solving.
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Larry
Larry P
Crane Mellor
Ind
Dr Brady Health Advice on Arthritis Treatments
Dr William Brady addresses readers about joint disability and arthritis treatments. He warns against reliance on so called wonder drugs and costly medicines like gold salts cortisone and ACTH. He notes most regimens offer sedative or pain relief but no curative effect and invites letters for contemplated advice.
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Larry
Columbia heroine opened the Northwest trade route
The Columbia, exploring the Pacific Northwest, discovered the river that bears its name and claimed it for the United States. Her cargo included ginseng sandalwood furs and tea spices and much more, expanding early American trade. She circumnavigated the globe again and earned honors for breaking a lingering British blockade and opening oriental trade.
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Columbia
Great North West
Columbia River
Tver
Ier VanCouver
United States
Sandwich Islands
China
Boston
Globe
Christmas in Sweden and the Jul feast
A fragment describing Swedish holiday customs with phrases about greeting God, smorgasbord items like cheese anchovies caviar and roasted pork, apples and spiced desserts, rice pudding nog and a festive drink. Mentions Julien C. Hyer as author.
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Sweden
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William Wade
Brady
William Brady
Camino
Beverly Hills
THE
Anderson Herald
Anderson Newspapers, Inc
Crittenberger
Harriet W. Toner
Robert E. Jackson
Edwin A. Bailey
Anderson
Madison
Indiana
Associated Press
Serra Nace Atti Ias Stesieihichs
Specimersanser
Salle the Herald
Julien C. Hyer
Roth's
Edgewood
Roth
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