Senate probes Nike missile contracts raise taxpayer concerns
A Senate subcommittee finds three contractors earned 20 percent total profits on Nike missile bases built by Consolidated Western Steel. Consoli dated $9.3 million, Western Electric $9.84 million, and Douglas Aircraft $10.35 million. The issue is whether profits should reflect actual work done or include multi layer oversight costs.
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Senate
United States
Nike Missile Bases
Consolidated Western Steel Co
Los Angeles
United States Steel Corp
Consolidated
Western Electric Co
Consolidated and Western Engineers
Douglas Aircraft Co
Frail Needle in Senate View of United Nations
The Senate debate on UN financing reveals unease with the General Assembly as a power center. Senator Richard B. Russell warns against relying on the United Nations as a bulwark against Soviet aggression and Castro, calling it a frail needle for deterring major threats.
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United Nations
General Assembly
World Organization
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
United States
Senate Armed Services Committee
Russell
Kennedy
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Soviet Union
Government windfalls in supplier contracts exposed
Senate subcommittee finds cases where suppliers canceled contracts to seek higher open market prices and others were paid premiums for nickel to spur U S development. Names withheld for now. Canadian nickel suppliers cited. Government excess stock and reduced objectives cited. no taxpayer loss linked to windfalls.
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Stuart Symington
United States
General Services Administration
Where are the American girls in nursing shortages
George E. Sokolsky laments the nurse shortage in American hospitals, noting the demanding, underpaid work of nurses and the reliance on aides. He argues for more trained nurses and general practitioners, warns against outsourcing talent, and questions weekend doctor coverage while stressing the need for constructive solutions.
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Ireland
Armed Services
Chauncey officer defends traffic stop details in letter
Deputy marshal Ralph McKibben asserts he warned a Jacksonville bus driver after a red light run, citing 23 years of service and standard license checks. He says the incident was fair and explains he pursued with Marshal Sisson after reporting the violation.
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Jacksonville
Chauncey
Cheatham
Clarence Sisson
Ralph McKibben
Ohio
JIM BISHOP IN HAWAII A PEPPERED TALE OF LIVING HERE
Honolulu impressions mix romance and travel notes as Jim Bishop fondly recalls Waikiki sights and people He describes Diamond Head conch shells and ukuleles, notes prices at Waikiki and the Royal Hawaiian show, and shares encounters with Kelly the Sullivans and local hosts without dwelling on negatives
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Honolulu
U. S. Navy
Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Paul
Boston
Oahu
Jeri Bostwick
Virginia
Hawaii
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Diamond Head
Waikiki
Dole
Henry J. Kaiser
Hilton
Matsons
Kelly
Royal Hawaiian
Mahalia Jackson
Spring Lake
Jack
Aloha
Jack Sullivan
Stop Me GNATZ BLASTOFF Vanishes in Space
Ignatz Blastoff, the human cannonball, is fired from Kadison's Kolossal Karnival and soars beyond the crowd. Kadison frets over finding another star as a plutocrat muses about politics and proclaims support for a FEUDAL system.
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Gnatz Blastoff
Kadison
Ignatz Blastoff
Two Sides in Hairdressers and Dorm Dilemmas
Dear Abby receives letters about hairdressers gossiping and customers wanting quiet. A dorm mate with a knockout look avoids dates and may fracture if touched. A wife confesses loveless marriage yet praises her husband and wonders about love. Abby advises focusing on children and gratitude.
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Abby
Lois M and glasses for eye harmony in romance era
Lois M a 19 year old college student asks Dr Crane about eye strain and dating. The column advises balancing eyes with properly fitted glasses and practicing eye rests including hot and cold baths and looking at distant objects to reduce fatigue. It notes glasses do not ruin romance and suggests writing for a booklet.
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Lois
Lois M
Kennedy Enjoys Ball Game Despite Beaning and Rain
President Kennedy attends a baseball game in Washington enjoying the sport despite nearly being hit by a pitch and getting caught in a heavy downpour. He expresses intent to return for more games.
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Washington
Kennedy
Ball Park
Lions Club to Hold First Dinner Meeting in Corning
Shawnee The Southern Perry County Lions Club will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday in the Methodist Church Corning. This will be the first dinner meeting of the organization. Charter night is scheduled for April 25 at Shawnee.
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Shawnee
Perry County
Lions Club
Methodist Church
Corning
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