Rusk Marks Fifth Year in Cabinet Spotlight
The piece notes Secretary of State Dean Rusk's five years in office alongside three other Kennedy appointees. It quotes his cautious view that the world trends toward peace despite Cuba missiles and Southeast Asia. He stresses unresolved issues of wars of national liberation and the goal of broader disarmament.
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Orville L. Freeman
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Transit strike costs New York billion for business
The 12 day transit walkout cost New York’s business community about 1 billion dollars with only around 25 percent expected to be recovered. Estimated annual strike costs range from 52 to 70 million dollars, implying over ten years to recoup even with maximum in city spending.
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Transition marks end of 171 years at Fort Jay on Governors Island
The defense economy moves reduce U S military posts with First Army leaving Fort Jay after 171 years. First Army headquarters to Fort Meade Maryland, Second Army to be deactivated, plaque to honor the island’s long stay. Coast Guard to concentrate on existing island facilities, refocusing defenses from urban fortresses to anti missile systems.
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Wouter van Twiller
New Netherlands
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Groton
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Refugee Doctors and Professionals Aid Nation
Congressman Michael Feighan cites a public record showing about 2000 refugee doctors and hundreds of teachers lawyers and engineers contributing to the United States since Fidel Castro rose to power. The piece notes tens of thousands of Cuban refugees and 270000 total since that era.
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Michael Feighan
Ohio Democrat
Tax Withholding Reform Efforts Pressed By Congress
Withholding remains flawed as refunds and underpayments persist. Treasury estimates show 37 million overwithheld and 14 million underwithheld, prompting a push for graduated rules to align withholding with tax brackets. The House committee aims to begin hearings Feb 7 and craft legislation to ease the burden on middle and higher income earners.
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Dismay in Democratic ranks over local party strength
A confidential memorandum circulated in Washington shows rising Democratic fear of heavy fall losses. It blames a shift from many small contributions to few large donors under the President's Club, weakening local fundraising and prestige. The memo cites Johnsons consensus politics and a personal White House influence eroding traditional party centers.
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Watson
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Chicago
Detroit
National Committee
Comnie Hope’s Private Life Matches Public Image
AP profile by James Bacon portrays Bob Hope as a defining American institution whose public persona, constant energy, and wit blur with his private self. Kennedy and Johnson notes, Hollywood praise, and his relentless work ethic illustrate a lifelong show business machine with few breaks.
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Hope
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Mr America
George Burns
Bob
Today in History: February 1 highlights through the years
On February 1 1790 the first meeting of the U S Supreme Court was held in New York with Chief Justice John Jay presiding. Other notable events include Victor Herbert's birth in 1859, Lincoln calling for 500000 volunteers in 1864, and the Guaman flag raising in 1899.
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New York
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Ireland
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Stay Married To Wife Says HAL BOYLE
HAL BOYLE jokes that marriage improves a wife with time and patience. He likens wives to a fine long term investment, noting after years they become indispensable and deserve respect, shared duties, and less rigid expectations from husbands.
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New York
Dear Abby Column Snippet on Quitting Smoking and PTA Etiquette
Readers share vignettes about quitting smoking with a pipe and about a PTA principal addressing adults by their first names. The advice cautions against threats and suggests the smoker may need help, while the second note questions respectful address at meetings and suggests a gentler response could have sufficed.
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