Crisis of Abundance and Farm Policy Reform
The piece argues the United States faces a crisis of abundance with farm surpluses costing about $6 billion annually. It urges Congress to adopt voluntary retirement and retirement-like cropland programs, expand conservation contracts, and reduce government controls to balance production with demand, urging Farm Bureau backed reforms over higher supports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Orville L. Freeman
American Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
Power shifts linger in Congress after losses and resignations
The current Congress sees Democrats maintaining a Senate edge and a larger House majority, while Republicans push strategic, obstructionist tactics. Kennedy targets key chairmen Smith and Mills for strategy to counter Halleck, with Rayburn's absence amplifying their influence in the upcoming session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
John W. McCormack
White House
Halleck
Howard W. Smith
Virginia
Wilbur Mills
Arkansas
Smith
Mills
Sam Rayburn
Congress
Does One Really Grow Up
Curbstone essay argues that true adulthood rarely arrives. It explores how grownups remain inner children, scarred by rule, responsibility, and perpetual longing. The piece reflects on teen rebellion and the paradox of freedom under ongoing obligations.
Where Does The GOP Stand and What For
The article analyzes the Republican dilemma in the 1960s election year with figures like Bliss and Miller weighing a 19 point plan. It notes the party's historic struggle to align with public sentiment and the push to redefine Republicanism as a dynamic forward looking movement. The piece cites Goldwater and Rockefeller era tensions shaping a potential 1964 nomination race and the impact of 1961 off year defeats on party forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Congress
Eisenhower
Oklahoma City
Republican National Committee
Bliss
Richard M Nixon
John F. Kennedy
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Nixon
National Committee
William E. Miller
New York
L. Judson Morhouse
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Goldwater
Dear Abby Advice Columns From A Christmas Birthday To A Concerned Neighbor
A reader asks to celebrate a Christmas baby on January 25 to avoid holiday blending and Abby suggests honoring the actual birth date. A second letter from parents about their daughter dating a divorced mother of two prompts Abby to say no man will marry a divorcee who weekends with him before marriage. A third note questions a neighbor’s mental health after repeated visits and Abby advises finding relatives or friends to evaluate her condition.
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Abby
Doctor Crane's Personal Tremors Advice for Public Shaking
Dr George W Crane offers practical tips for tremor in public life. Readers are told to redirect attention to others, use stiff card backing, pull hands in opposite directions, press two pounds on the palm, and write with finger movements. For banquet tremors, grip cups firmly or switch hands. Medical tremors may respond to drugs but not fully cure. send for booklets via the newspaper.
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Crane
Try and Stop Me Broadway Anecdotes and Theatre Gossip
A Broadway agent at Sardi's overhears a famous producer seeking a redhead lead for an upcoming show and offers a proposed candidate who must dye her hair. Charlie Brackett recalls Saratoga glory and a vivid memory of a corn pad from champagne. Joe E. Lewis reflects on Stephen Foster and his unknown birth parents.
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Sardi’s
Charlie Brackett
Saratoga
Avery
Joe E. Lewis
Stephen Foster
Joe
Vinton Social News Highlights Local Visits and Birth
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Waugh and sons of Bidwell spent Sunday with Mrs. Anna Higgins. Mrs. Mattie Chasteen hosted the Women s Bible class at Higgins home with six members and four visitors. Mr. and Mrs. Elza Russell hosted guests including Mrs. Burleson Vickie Gallipolis and Mrs. Met calf. Mrs. Myrtle Straubaugh returned from Columbus visit. Mr. and Mrs. E E Hartsook attended dinner with the Polings. The Justice family of Baltimore Md announce the birth of a daughter Jennifer Lynn, joining a son.
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Waugh
Mary Kk. Stambaugh
Ewington
Eleanor White
E. E.hartsook
Carpenter
R. B. Poling
Karl Justice
Baltimore
Jennifer Lynn
Yale Polls Show Youth Optimism On Cold War Strength
The Yale survey finds students more optimistic than President Kennedy about U S Cold War strength. It notes defense boosts from 1962 measures and the president’s push for readiness, while warning against reactionary excess and Communist influence.
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Yale
U. S
West
Russia
Kennedy
United States
How Parents Teach Care of Home Furnishings
A guide for early childhood behavior advises shaping a child’s habits to protect furniture. Start young by restricting dangerous items, enforcing gentle discipline, and offering ample supervised touch areas while praising careful actions. Include reading aloud and redirection to reduce harm and encourage respectful play.
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Chase
Rutland Social News Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Worley Russell of Bailey Run and Mr and Mrs Clellie Stans bury visited Mrs Ethel Nelson and daughter Helen Mae. Kathy Thomas spent Saturday with aunt Ruth Thomas and Sandra of Pomeroy. Pearl Malden of Columbus visited sister and brother in law Dick Foley and Marvel. Rutland High School Science Club met with James Sheets guiding film tests. attendees included Connie Williams Raymond Sutherland Mike Stewart Roberta Smith Judy Mullins Agnes Sigman Larry Rupe Dixie Roush Bill Hayes Marlene Hoffman Judy Williams Charles Hoffman Pennee Williams and David Scragg.
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Kathy Thomas
Ruth Thomas
Sandra
Pomeroy
Pearl Malden
Columbus
Dick Foley
Marvel
Rutland High School
James Sheets
Connie Williams
Raymond Sutherland
Mike Stewart
Roberta Smith
Judy Mullins
Agnes Sigman
Larry Rupe
Dixie Roush
Bill Hayes
Marlene Hoffman
Judy Williams
Charles Hoffman
Pennee Williams
David Scragg
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Little White House
Beverly Hills
Calif
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George W. Crane
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Mrs
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Mr. and
Mrs. Lester
George Sokolsky
Europe
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Garry C. Myers
Rutland
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