Bilbao Center for US Information to Close in 1960
The Casa Americana in Bilbao Spain a 15 year landmark will close on Sunday December 31 as Washington cuts Western Europe centers to expand Africa programs. Bilbao attracted 7500 to 8000 weekly borrowers and 150000 monthly viewers for American films, with lingering debates over Spain’s reception of US outreach and continued Prague broadcasts in Spanish.
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Bilbao
Spain
Europe
Washington
U.S. Information
Africa
Bilbao Center
Madrid
Christian Science Monitor
America
Prague
Inauguration Looms for Macapagal Philippines President
The transition from Garcia to Macapagal appears set for Monday with Congress recognizing the election despite prior graft concerns. Macapagal vows anti corruption actions and swift moves against communism while Liberal lawmakers urge a $350 million U S loan to stabilize the peso and economy.
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The
Philippines
Republic
Carlos P. Garcia
Macapagal
Philippine Congress
Garcia
Nacionalista Party
Congress
Macapagala
Japan
Malaya
Liberal Party
United States
Congo in a fog of assurances and UN actions
A critical European view argues UN action in Katanga on Dec. 5 came after stealthy moves to disrupt vital corridors, amid broad blame across Katanga, Gizenga, Adoula, and Lumumba sympathizers. The piece cites Belgium’s colonial legacy and a tepid Congo leadership landscape.
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New York
Katanga
London Economist
Congo
Associated Press
Tshome
Marguerite Higgins
New York Herald Tribune
Tshombe
Antoine Gizenga
Mercury
Belgium
Tariff Fight May Bring Realignment In Politics
Washington sources say Kennedy tariff cuts could realign extreme conservatives including John Birch Society members. The Committee for an Effective Congress warns of a right wing split if the trade program advances, while backing Kennedy’s tariff policy. It notes potential funding shifts as Western unity hinges on broad tariff pacts with Europe.
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Washington
UPD
Kennedy
John Birch Society
Committee For
Congress
Western Europe
Free World
Quemoy Shelling Breaks Cease-Fire on Christmas Day
Communist shore batteries fired three rounds at the Nationalist held Quemoy island complex on Christmas Day breaking a three and a half month cease-fire. The Nationalists did not return the fire.
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Tripel
UPI
Quemoy Island
Indispensable NATO and UN amid Western divisions
Walter Lippman argues the Western powers face alarming disunity despite the Cold War threat. He emphasizes NATO as the Atlantic Community’s military center and the UN as essential for U.S. leadership, cooperation with new states, and sustained world dialogue. The piece notes mixed UN performance yet underscores its necessity for contact and negotiations among nations.
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China
United Nations
NATO
Kennedy to speak at Democratic fund raising dinner
President Kennedy will headline a January 20 fund raising dinner at the National Guard Armory to mark his inauguration anniversary. The Democratic National Committee aims to raise about half a million dollars to support the 1962 campaign, with tickets for donors and party members.
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Harry S. Truman
John M. Bailey
Carroll Rosenbloom
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Orville L. Freeman
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America
Stratton Enters New York Gubernatorial Race
Albany New York UPI Rep Samuel Stratton of Schenectady announced his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor of New York. At 45 he is the first candidate in a wide open field to challenge Republican Gov Nelson Rockefeller after losing his congressional district in the redistricting. Stratton has been criss crossing the state with speaking engagements to build support.
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N.Y
UPI
Samuel S&s. Stratton
Schenectady
New York
Stratton
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Edgewood Hosts Large Christmas Luminaries Crowd
Edgewood drew a record crowd Sunday night for Christmas luminaries with traffic control from the Edgewood Club House. By 10:30 p.m. over 2,000 cars passed the Knoll Road intersection as thousands visited the town. Feb 17 marks the first day for Republican and Democrat primary filings for local and state offices.
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Edgewood
Edgewood Club House
Knoll Road
New 1962 Auto License Plates Soon Issued
Plates will arrive in a few days with a marked difference. Low numbers, prized by political leaders and workers, will be distributed to Democrats for the first time in eight years.
The Gas e Records of a Psychologist
The piece argues consumer surveys reveal public color preferences in telephones and cars, urging readers to test choices and consider gender differences. It cites data from Indiana Bell and Western Electric, notes 7 million cases, and promotes a booklet on advertising psychology with a return envelope offer.
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Mr. Hirschman
Russell R. Hirschman
Indiana Bell Telephone Company
Dr. Crane
Cuthbert Cuthbertson
Western Electric
Indianapolis
Bell System
Detroit
America
Philip
Retirement age investing questions and stock picks
An 88 year old investor weighs continuing current holdings of Kroger American Cyanamid American Steel Foundries Armco Procter & Gamble Radio Corp and considers tax impact of switching. A young family asks about investing $2 weekly per child in AT&T stock for college savings and projects total outlay and dividends over ten years.
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Kroger
American Cyanamid
American Steel Foundries
Armco Steel
Columbia Gas
Procter & Gamble
Radio Corp
Y. R
Enatieed Tar Tee Udophone
Sade
General Features Corp
Dual Captains and Flags Mark Seraph Submarine Mission
J B Martin recounts the Seraph submarine from World War II with two captains Jerauld Wright and N L A Jewell and two flags including the Jolly Roger. Crew earned British honors for daring operations, including missions under enemy lines and successful sabotage.
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Jerauld Wright
N. L. A. Jewell
Mediterranean
General William Mitchells War With Japan Prophecy
General William Mitchell warned that Japan would be beaten by sustained air power and naval air dominance, predicting decisive American air superiority and the destruction of Japan’s fleet and industrial capacity in future wars.
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William Mitchell
Japan
Churchill Spends Christmas Quietly at Chartwell Home
Sir Winston Churchill aged 87 kept a low profile at Chartwell during Christmas as his family gathered for a party with several grandchildren visiting.
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Churchill
Folklore Rhymes By William Wade And Other Verse
An excerpted column presents humorous verses and parodies. It includes Not Please, One More Unfortune, A Poem to the Pumpkin, and an American Saying about stopping games at their best. Mentions anonymous authors and a playful look at everyday life through verse.
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Indiana
U.S.A
Dr Brady's Health Service Licensing Racket
Letter argues against state medical exam boards and promotes nationwide MD licensure based on school graduation. Claims education standards are uniform and criticizes political influence in boards. Urges abolishing boards. requests stamped self addressed envelopes for replies.
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