Too Much Smugness in American Self View
The piece argues Americans face global perceptions of smugness despite aid and growth, warning that self-satisfaction weakens alliances. It notes six deaths in an Atlas missile base accident in New Mexico, cautions against overconfidence in facing foes, and urges humility and generosity in both domestic and international behavior.
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Asia
Middle East
Africa
South America
Fidel Castro
New Mexico
Railroads clash over Western Pacific stock to win freight business
Five major railroads own Western Pacific shares to boost Western freight capacity. Santa Fe and Union Pacific seek ICC hearing this summer, signaling a shift from private battles to government mediated restraint in the public interest.
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Northern California
Southern Pacific
Salt Lake City
Western Pacific
Santa Fe
Union Pacific
Rock Island
Great Northern
Soupac
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Trading Stamp Debate Prompts Nationwide Curbs
Housewives see stamps as savings while merchants and stamp firms push back. A Wyoming court ruling fuels efforts to restrict trading stamps, a 700 million dollar industry, amid calls for legal limits. Stamps lure consumers with gadgets and added purchases, though many see them as wasteful.
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Wyoming
Snow lamps melt snow at hospital entry in Minneapolis
No More Shoveling Minnesota, known for snow, saw a Minneapolis hospital melt snow at its entry with quartz infrared lamps. The lamps melt and evaporate moisture, cutting shoveling, housekeeping costs, and slip hazards. Similar systems exist nationwide, prompting the idea that snow lamps could become home standard equipment.
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Minnesota
Minneapolis
Patterson Johansson Fight Draws Global Attention
Jim Bishop details the February Madison Square Garden event watched in 250 theaters by 440000 fans paying 4.50 and a 20000 to 100 seat in person crowd. Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson battle for the heavyweight title with promoters Roy Cohn and Bill Fugazy profiting.
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Palm Beach
Fla
Madison Square Garden
Miami Beach
Floyd Patterson
Ingemar Johansson
Roy Cohn
Bill Fugazy
Daffy
Colin
Fugazy
Nat Fleischer
Patterson
Johansson
Ingo
Birgitt
Deauville
Sinatra
Floyd
Suzie Wong
Norris Anderson
Jim Durkin
Harold Conrad
Caesar Augustus
Beau Jack
Cohn
Teleprompter Corp
Dear Abby Bus Seat Debate Sparks Reader Letters
Readers debate whether men should stand for women on buses. Letters from "Gibraltar" "Sit Down Cholly" and others touch on gender roles, rights, and public etiquette amid 1929 era discussions. Abby’s guidance is sought and responses noted.
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Abby
Gibraltar
Cholly
Sir Walter Raleigh
Dr Cranes Personal Cases Case H-425 Peru Audience
Leo Sullivan a 36 year old applied psychologist who survived polio and now uses crutches and an aluminum cane. He hosts audiences in Peru Indiana at the 4 H Fair and defends his daily Tribunes columns amid critics and industry pressure.
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Leo Sullivan
Peru
Indiana
Warm Springs
Jean
Leo
Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf column note
Bennett Cerf presents notes and witticisms from famous figures and political figures. Senator Barry Goldwater comments on a political scan and a predicted election turn in a large state while Kennedy’s cabinet is praised for Yale compatibility.
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Bennett Cerf
Barry Goldwater
Hamley Run Oil Crew Moves Rig To Clyde Sickles Farm
Hamley Run Collins and Wallén drilling contractors shift their rig from a recently completed well in this district to the Clyde Sickles farm near Mineral to revamp a well drilled last fall. Oil scouts from several states have intensively checked the area, many have leased, and received first rental checks. More locations remain open for lease. Leonard Pidcock, longtime International Harvester Co. employee from Springfield, Ohio, spends weekends at home with his family.
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Hamley
Collins and Wallén Drilling
Creola
Clyde Sickles Farm
Mineral
Leonard Pidcock
International Harvester Co
Springfield
Ohio
Nation of Islam criticized as a black movement and threat
The Nation of Islam is labeled a white devils invader in reverse with beliefs taught in temples. It faces scrutiny for its propaganda including anti white teachings and the Fruit of Islam training. Elijah Muhammad is central to its leadership and goals.
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The
Nation of Islam
Ku Klux Klan
Earth
Arabia
Holy
Mecca
Indian Ocean
Russia
Mussolini
Angelica Balabanoff
New York
Hell
Chicago
Elijah Muhammad
Elijah
Egypt
Washington, D. C
Bedtime tears and shared rooms in a Michigan family
A Michigan mother seeks help as her ten month old baby cries at night demanding presence. Advice suggests letting her cry it out, while proposing dad or older siblings help, dim light and simultaneous bedtimes for siblings to ease security. The piece also quotes Dr Emmett A Betts on modern children's reading abilities.
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Michigan
Dad
Emmett A. Betts
Mrs. Riggs Honored at Long Bottom Bridal Shower
Mrs. Kenneth Riggs was guest of honor at a bridal shower for Judith Ann Noble of Albuquerque. Attendees included Norma Weber Ollie Young Vernon Young Lyndall Lyons Sally Torrence Darlene Torrence Ethel Larkins Joe Connolly Dave Yates Okey Connolly Kenneth Frecker Raymond Frecker Roland Stethem Charles Mascar Harold Nemlan Florence Limberger Thurman Babcock Starling Massar Cecilia Gaul Nancy Jo Cole Lindsey Lyons Shebia Longenette Anna Swan. The Athens Messenger reports the event held at Long Bottom Christian Church.
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Long Bottom
Kenneth Riggs
Long Bottom Christian Church
Judith Ann Noble
Albuquerque, N. M
Norma Weber
Ollie Young
Vernon Young
Lyndall Lyons
Sally
Darlene Torrence
Ethel Larkins
Joe Connolly
Dave Yates
Okey Connolly
Kenneth Frecker
Raymond Frecker
Roland Stethem
Charles Mascar
Harold Nemlan
Florence Limberger
Thurman Babcock
Starling Massar
Cecilia Gaul
Nancy Jo Cole
Lindsey Lyons
Shebia Longenette
Anna Swan
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Fred Weber
Athens, Ohio, MC
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Trading Stamp Attack
Jim Bishop
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Frau
Abigail van Buren
Beverly Hills
Calif
Doctor Crane
Calvin Coolidge
Kennedy
Yale
Bill Blair
Samuel Butler
Samuel Johnson
Winston Churchill
Voltaire
King Features Syndicate
G. G. Young
George Sokolsky
Garry C. Myers
Athens Messenger
Sunday Messenger
Nias
Sunday Sun
Athena
Associated Press
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