General Taylor and Walker Spark Cold War Debate
Retired General Maxwell D. Taylor’s The Uncertain Trumpet criticized massive retaliation and urged a broad, multi method military approach. Edwin A. Walker echoed the critique before a Senate Preparedness subcommittee, denouncing the troop information program and urging a stronger anti-communist indoctrination policy. The exchange, linked to President Kennedy’s actions, raises questions about future military doctrine and national resolve.
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Maxwell D. Taylor
Army
Kennedy
Senate
Senate Preparedness
Edwin A. Walker
Taylor
Walker
Stuart Symington
Potent COPE NAACP Alliance Builds In American Politics
A nationwide COPE and NAACP alliance aims to shape voting across the nation. They point to Richard J. Hughes's New Jersey victory as a test and plan large scale registration and turnout drives led by Roy L. Reuther.
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Aflcio Committee On Political Education
COPE
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
Richard J. Hughes
James P. Mitchell
New Jersey
Mitchell
Cope-Naacp
Roy L. Reuther
Walter
Mail Bag items mix humor and trivia from everyday life
A collection of short observations notes and quips on peptic ulcers calorie counting porpoises gravity pregnancy taxes and social habits. The items contrast everyday concerns with odd facts and light humor spanning health history and folklore from a mid century newspaper feature.
Walker Attacks Kennedy Era in Senate Testimony
Edwin A. Walker, former Army major general and staunch anti- Communist, testified before a Senate Armed Services subcommittee. He criticized Kennedy and McNamara, condemned what he called a biased investigation, and charged that enemies of anti- communism influence high places. He named Adam Yarmolinsky as a key ally of communism.
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Army
Edwin A. Walker
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee
Kennedy
Eisenhower
Truman
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
State Department
Germany
Conley
Walker
McNamara
John Foster Dulles
Harry and
Bonaro Overstreet
Overstreets
Stuart Symington
Adam Yarmolinsky
Yarmolinsky
Discontent and factions in Cold War debate
The passage surveys discontent among older voters and professionals amid economic anxiety and explosive movements, labeling many as self serving. It discusses the Walker hearing, Kennedy and Hoover views on communism, and notes the balance of law in espionage cases and the DOJ.
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Edwin Walker
Robert Kennedy
Los Angeles
Communist Party
Morning Crying Spells Tied to School Anxiety and Advice
A Michigan mother describes her seven year old daughter who pukes and cries only on school mornings. The reply suggests calm mornings, optional breakfast, rest if needed, early bed, and evaluating for school dread or fear of not keeping high grades. Reading aloud and reducing morning rush are advised.
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Harvard
Michigan
U. S
Jere Hoar, Jr
Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf
A law case ends with the defense attorney withdrawing to find his client who has skipped. The judge notes the absence and remarks the attorney’s advice was to run, while General Marshall jokes about ending work early.
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Bennett Cerf
Dear Abby Tough Rap and Love Triangle Woes
A reader details a tragic love triangle with a stable 33 year old businessman in love with a beautiful younger woman dating a penniless, drunken bar bum. He contemplates declaring himself, but Abby explains feelings override logic and suggests patience. Other letters include mismatched formal dating, a freckled girl, and a working wife facing a controlling husband. Abby offers blunt, practical guidance.
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Abby
David
Canary tale hints older folks resist freedom and need a booklet
Arch Reynolds known as Dr Crane urges veterans over 60 to unite for liberty. He argues the US grew regimental and taxes rose after 1913, calling for selling government corporations to private holders to reduce debt and tax burden. He cites Moses and Jefferson to frame the case for reduced government.
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Arch Reynolds
America
Canary
Dr. Crane
Uncle Sam
Veterans Organizations
American Legion
New Plea to Khrushchev to Halt Nuclear Tests
President Kennedy and Prime Minister Macmillan weigh an urgent appeal to Soviet Premier Khrushchev to help stop resumption of atmospheric nuclear weapon tests.
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London
Kennedy
Harold Macmillan
Khrushchev
The Athens Messenger Local Ad Rates and Mailing Info
The Athens Messenger lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, with mail delivery options in Ohio and U S possessions. The notice states a post office second class matter status and provides the publisher address at 43 West Union Street Athens Ohio.
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Athens Messenger
Ohio & W
Athens
Ohio
Morse
the Messenger Publishing Lo
W. Union St
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