Where Are We Headed A critique of socialist themes in education and farming
The essay argues the ninth plank of the communist platform seeks government planning of agriculture industry and population control. It contends farm subsidies tie prices to wages, education would become government monopoly, federal aid expands control, and voices concern over loss of academic freedom. It urges action to reverse socialism.
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James Earl Russell
Benjamin Fine
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Rail Merger Benefit View Backed by University Expert
Dr. Merril J. Roberts of the University of Pittsburgh testifies to the Senate that a substantial railroad merger program could halt financial decline and deliver a more effective transportation system. He argues regulatory authorities can prevent monopolies, and merger is a first step to activating capital for economic growth.
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Senate Antitrust and Monopoly
Merril J. Roberts
University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Business
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Taxed Dividends Hurt Growth Our Need for Investment
An editorial argues that double taxation of dividends hinders capital for expansion and calls for stronger relief. It urges excluding the first 100 dollars of dividend income from personal tax and boosting the remaining credit to at least 10 percent to compete with England Japan West Germany and Canada. It emphasizes rapid action to expand the economy and sustain employment.
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Congress
Senate Finance Committee
England
Japan
West Germany
Canada
Successful Investing Stocks Shakeout Slows Recovery Outlook
Investor questions in this column discuss growth stock revaluation and potential shakeout risks for high ratio names like IBM American Hospital Supply and American Electric Power while Safeway remains a slow-growth hold. Advice favors switching to Texaco and notes tax exempt bonds come in direct and revenue types with varying yields and purchase venues.
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Roger E. Spear
American Electric Power
American Hospital Supply
IMB
Safeway
B.L. A
Medicare and Politics in Kennedy Campaign Analysis
Column argues Kennedy should push medicare as an election issue. It notes Democratic strength in Senate and House, GOP opposition, and the potential for medicare to shape votes in the fall. Kennedy’s stance is consistent and may leverage the issue unless Republicans unite behind a viable alternative.
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Washington
Kennedy
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Democratic Party
Senate
House
White House
Robert S$. Kerr
Okla
Senate Standing Committees
Congress
Maine Disaster Signals Spanish American War Start
Dispatch from Commander Sigsbee reports the Maine blown up in Havana harbor on February 15 1898 with over 20 killed wounded and drowned. The telegram notes Spanish officers offering sympathy and calls for public opinion to be suspended pending further reports.
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Sigsbee
Maine
Havana Harbor
Ward
Blanco
Losses in the Maine Outnumber Spanish American War Casualties
The text notes 260 of 355 officers sailors and marines were lost in the Maine, more than all casualties of the USA in the Spanish American War.
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Maine
USA
Congress Passes 1910 Bill on Maine Wreck Aftermath
Congress approves a 1910 bill related to the Maine disaster. A memorial burial of 65 unidentified victims occurred at Arlington Cemetery on March 23, 1912. The full list of names is housed at Arlington and the Naval Academy.
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Maine
Arlington Cemetery
Arlington
Naval Academy
The Second Maine Naval Vessel’s World Cruise History
The Second Maine launched July 27 1901 and entered service February 1903. In January 1908 she joined the Great White Fleet for a world cruise with 16 battleships and 14 000 officers and crews, sailing Magellan Straits on January 1 1908. Recommissioned June 1911, she served mainly as an Atlantic Fleet training ship and was sold for scrap in January 1922. During her career she had twenty seven commanding officers.
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Maine
Magellan Straits
Municipal bond yields and options from 1962 column
The columnist lists state and city bonds such as State of California, State of New York, City of Miami issues, and revenue bonds like Washington Public Power and New Jersey Turnpike. The piece notes these are direct obligations and suggests contacting Mr. Spear for questions in his column.
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Miami
Florida
Washington
Spear
General Features Corp
Federal Building Funds Approved for Seymour Post Office
The House Appropriations Committee in Washington approved a recommendation to appropriate 446 500 dollars for a new federal building to house Seymour Indiana post office and other federal offices in the city.
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Seymour, Ind
Seymour
House Appropriations Committee
Washington
Debate on Capillaries Stirs Doctor Brady Letter
Dr Brady questions capillary existence arguing arteries and veins suffice for blood flow. He notes capillaries are unphotographable and claims four to eight seconds for blood to traverse from arteriole to venule, urging that tissues receive blood without capillary vessels. He invites readers to send brief health questions to his Beverly Hills address.
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Dr. Brady
William Brady
el Camino
Beverly Hills
Calif
Names Reflecting Individuality and Practicality
A columnist argues against eccentric spellings like Karolyn and Jayne, urging mothers to choose efficient names. He cites Caroline Jane as a model and warns against enforcing novelty for its own sake, noting potential future inconvenience for children.
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Caroline
Carolyn
Karolyn
Jane
Jayne
Mildred
Psychology Of Names And Naming Trends
A column discusses feminine or ambiguous names causing confusion and inferiority complexes among boys and men. It suggests allowing children to vote on names later, and recommends naming children after heroes to motivate achievement, ending with instructions to write Dr. Crane in Mellett Indiana with a SASE and 20 cents for advice or charts.
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Carol
Spike
Butch
Mike
Bill
Pat
Billie
Bobby
Crane
Mellett
Ind
Folklore and Wit Across a Newspaper World
A column reflects on human folly and humor through brief anecdotes about a newspaper editor mistaken as an arrival at a mental institution and a boy selling papers. It also covers United Press International sourcing in Rangoon for Gordon Seagrave material, noting the perilous Burma journey and monsoon season delays. An American Saying concludes the piece on prejudice.
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U.P.I. Tlieng
United Press International News Service
New York
Rangoon
Gordon Seagrave
Burma
China
Lashio
Six Gravel Haulers Hit With Overload Charges in Angola
Indiana police charged six dump truck drivers for overloads on a street resurfacing project. Cpl. Samuel W. Patton cited a 14 420 pound excess on Loyd Geiger’s Fort Wayne truck, risking up to 1442 dollars and civil penalties totaling 4293 dollars.
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Samuel W. Patton
Loyd Geiger
Fort Wayne
Hope Beyond Tragedy Covenant Renewal Sermon
A religious reflection cites Jeremiah 31 33 and 33 to affirm God will be Israel's guide and care for them if they obey divine rules. The message links Sinai promises with renewed hope, emphasizing obedience and faith despite past sins.
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