Temporary Emergency Tax Becomes Enduring Policy
Analysis notes that a 1958 National Defense Education Act, intended as a temporary emergency measure, faces extension beyond its two year limit. The Council of Chief State School Officers backs a four year extension, with signs that initial extensions lead to automatic prolongation. The piece warns how temporary programs, especially taxes, endure.
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Congress
Soviet Union
United States
Act
Council of Chief State School Officers
Federal government as major competitor to private enterprise
The piece argues Americans are shifting to collective thinking, making government a large competitor to private business. It claims federal ownership of industry harms taxpayers, notes tax free operations, and cites constitutional concerns and the need to restore economic freedom and privatization to reduce federal corporate activity.
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Willis Stone
National Committee For Economic Freedom
California
Kennedy committee outlines aid plan for low in spirits areas
The Kennedy Committee on low in spirits Areas meets in Washington to draft emergency steps under existing programs. Proposals include faster surplus food distribution to the unemployed, redirected defense contracts, faster highway and public works aid, and possible relocation of idle workers as a last resort.
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Kennedy Committee
Washington
Congress
Kennedy
Appalachian
Agriculture Department
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Broadway Theater Evacuated Over Gas Leak During Music Man
New Yorks Broadway Theater seated 1600 patrons when a leak in an outside gas pipe prompted evacuation by the fire department. The 63 member cast of The Music Man was ordered out as crews worked to secure the site and determine if the show could proceed tonight.
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New York
Broad Way
Lard Street
Fire Department
Dan
Gerous
Gar Pietri
Henry Caubhisens
Ars
Broadway
New York Theater
Heer-Broadway
Bert Parks
William de
Kennedy selects Dillon and McNamara for Cabinet balance
Washington reports Kennedy aims for a moderate, nonpartisan cabinet with Dillon at Treasury and McNamara at Defense. The plan seeks fiscal responsibility and a dollar standard while acknowledging a nation split by the close election. Eisenhower signals mixed feelings about Dillon’s move but supports national security and sound policy.
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Kennedy
Washington
Dent
Eisenhower
Dillon
State
Treasury
Defense
Douglas Dillon
Robert McNamara
Eisenhower-Dillon
Christmas Dinners At Shirley And Area Gatherings
Shirley residents and families shared Christmas meals at the shelter house and homes, with Santa Claus gifts for children and multiple family groupings. Notable mentions include Mr. Gilbert Harris of Anderson and Mrs. Janet Ramsey of Knightstown, plus attendees from Plainfield Indianapolis and Willow Branch. A separate report notes Mr. Lisher’s stroke and recovery, with a long list of attendees.
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Shirley
Kraft Cheese Company
Shelter House
Shirley War Mathers
Santa Claus
Gilbert Harris
Anderson
Janet Ramsey
Knightstown
Gerald Wright
Gilbert, Harris
Gene Ramsey
Knichtetoun
Hkinson Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ladies Auxiliary
New Castle
Russell Molden
Byron Barton
William Sitton
Ben Shores
Delbert Reason
Forrest Owens
Fanny Howe
Lawrence Craig
Hazel
Ruth Louder
Keith, White
Jack White
Plainfield
George Mason
Russell Sullivan
Jerry White
Indianapolis
Beverly Bricker
Willow Branch
Winfred Zornes
Earl Lisher
William Snider
Greenfield
Lisher
Dallas Turner
Barbara White
Calvin Gray
Dennie McDonald
Winfred Zormes
Ruth da Tlsson
Louise Swindell
John Cottrell
Bobby
Ray Jor
Dan
Rex
Glenn Cupp
Danny
Don
Willis
Earl Hanna
Myron
William Noland
Famly
Sonny Jackson
Tommy T crosses crossroads in education notice
A mother seeks to help her son Tommy T 11 improve grades and avoid dropping out by using home tutoring with flash cards to teach reading English and word recognition. The case outlines steps for parental involvement and specialized exercises to boost literacy and motivation.
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Tommy
Tommy T
Dr Brady's Health Lesson Promotes Word Learning At Home
An article argues that letting a child choose unknown words and act out disease terms boosts vocabulary. It discusses how to handle references to infections and the spread of germs, the role of mucus in defense, and cautions against overusing antiseptic sprays. It also touches on contemporary politics mentioning Robert Kennedy and government roles.
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Anna Nan
Trenefarrad
Math Candy
Rebels toppled? Ethiopian air force captures Gen Mengistu Neway
Ethiopian soldiers seize Brig. Gen Mengistu Neway and kill his brother Girmame after a last stand in a Nazareth hideout near Addis Ababa. Mengistu commanded the Imperial Guard and led the revolt against Emperor Haile Selassie. Girmame governed Jigiga province before surrender failed.
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Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Mengistu Neway
Girmame
Haile Selassie
Mengistu
Jigiga
J. B. Martin
Nazareth
de Ternay
Addis Aba
Alsa
Newport
de Ternays
Destouches
Gitmame
Narship
Halle Selassie
Brazil
Jwe
Two Men Charged with Larceny by Trick in Dav eport Case
Police filed larceny by trick charges against Gerald Light and Gary Nelson in Davenport Iowa for swindling Matilda Zoz out $2,295. Anderson of St. Louis and James Wilson of St. Petersburg were held on related charges including false hotel registration as the investigation continued.
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Cincinnati
UPI
Dave Jewport
Matilda Zoz
Davenport
Gerald
David Gimm
Gary Nelson
Ted
Zoz
J. Anderson
St. Louis
James Wilson
St. Petersburg
Gna
Anderson
Trick
Wilson
New Year Planning at Wilkinson Church of Christ
A community notice invites families to participate in a New Year program at Wilkinson Church of Christ featuring fellowship teaching and recreation. A self addressed stamped envelope is requested for responses to receive a booklet How to Tutor Your Child at Home.
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Brady
William
el Camino
Beverly Hills
En- Wilkinson
Wilkinson Church of Christ
Crane
Meior
Ind
Clayton Thompson
Shirleys
Thompson
Henry County First Aid
Madison County taxes face 1961 rise with few counties sharing relief
The Indiana Taxpayers Association estimates only nine of Indiana’s 92 counties will see property and poll tax relief in 1961, leaving Madison County off the list. Madison’s tax load climbs to 11,233,716 from 10,219,165 in 1960, with neighboring counties showing various increases and declines.
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Indiana
Indiana Taxpayers Association
Madison County
Warren
Madison
Chris
Delaware County
Grant County
Hancock County
Henry County
Hamilton County
Eo Tipton County
Democrat Party
Folklore by William Wade reads like party trivia
The column lists the ten largest U S cities as of April 1 census figures and notes Chicago New York Los Angeles Philadelphia Detroit Baltimore Houston Cleveland Washington and St Louis. It names ten new elements neptunium plutonium americium curium berkelium californium einsteinium fermiundium nobelium and explains they are largely discovery places and scientists with limited practical use. It explains the fourth estate as the press with Burke origin and ends with a quip on do it yourself mania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York City
Chicago
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Detroit
Baltimore
Houston
Cleveland
Washington
andSt. Louis
Edmund Burke
The Shepherd Confession Examines Admitting Fault
Poem ponders admitting fault and avoiding false witness. It warns that the hardest three words to say are I am wrong and it urges honesty over defense. The piece reflects on truth, guilt, and personal accountability.
This Modern World by Dr Charles E Brown
The piece recalls World War I service flags and the single star as God’s flag. It links Christmas meaning to Christian belief in Christ’s first and second coming. It laments fading faith and asks whether modern Christendom has dimmed the ancient festival’s light.
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Sir Harry Lauder
Capt
John Lauder
Harry
God
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