Tshombe House Arrest Sparks UN Controversy Over Katanga
United Nations moves to house arrest Moise Tshombe to force Katanga to join the Congo. Critics call UN action aggressive while U Thant’s terms aim at reunification. Quotes from Schweitzer Dodd warn of dangerous precedent and possible moral disaster.
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United Nations
Barry Goldwater
Arizona Republican
Katanga
Congo
Moise Tshombe
U Thant
United States
Albert Schweitzer
Thomas J. Dodd
Connecticut
Federal employment grows under Kennedy with 2.5 million civil servants
Federal employment has risen by 147,136 over two Kennedy years, bringing civil service to 2,515,611. About 5 million people serve the nation, including armed forces and elected officials. Washington leads in federal personnel with 253,611, followed by California and New York in a wide national distribution.
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Armed Services
United States
Civil Service
Washington
California
Civil Service Commission
Washington Area
New York
Pennsylvania
Texas
Illinois
Ohio
Virginia
Massachusetts
Alabama
Georgia
New Jersey
Missouri
Florida
Norstad proposes NATO nuclear control by three nation exec
General Lauris Norstad urges a small executive committee for nuclear weapons within NATO to ensure weapons remain under alliance control. He favors United States Britain and France with a rotating chair by the secretary general, while actual custody stays with the weapon-providing state.
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Lauris Norstad
NATO
Western
Europe
United States
Britain
France
Norstad
Atlantic Council
GM Laurels or Lure: Diesel Loco Suit Debate
In a Chicago U S District Court anti trust case, the Justice Department asks GM to divest its diesel locomotive unit alleging coercive purchasing power. The piece notes GM’s early lead from Ketters diesel work and Burlingtons 1933 demonstration, with a cautious take on the government’s weak case and GMs historic innovation.
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U. S. District Court
Chicago
Department of Justice
General Motors
Thomas Edison
Charles Franklin Kettering
Ket
Charles Kettering
Marine Diesel
Uniforms and Off Duty Glamour in Dear Abby Style
A reader recalls falling for a police officer in uniform and being disappointed off duty. Another letter recalls a widowed mother seeking privacy from her large family. A third weighs socializing with a husband’s bosses and the advice favors reciprocal invitations. And a final note invites a personal reply from Abby.
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Abby
McCall’s
Priest Faces Worry Over Marriage and Sexuality
Dr. Crane reassures a widowed priest and millions of readers that male and female sexuality persists beyond middle age. He notes erotic vigor is brain linked, not tied to a fixed organ, and urges regular exercise. The piece ends with Clark marrying soon after.
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Clark
Clark X
Crane
Reader letter on city dog ordinance intolerance
A Messenger reader argues against the city council’s dog ordinance, claiming it should pass countywide. The writer describes gardens and flowers damaged by roaming dogs after rain and expresses frustration at dogs disturbing seed beds, lettuce, onions, strawberries, and flower beds.
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the Messenger
Retirement brings new duties for Everett Smith leader of Bible Society
Everett Smith, 70, becomes president of the American Bible Society, saying retirement should mean continuing work. The former Federal Home Loan Banks executive and brokerage partner cites his finance background as key as the Society, funded at over 5 million dollars annually, translates and distributes the Bible across five continents to 55 denominations. He notes last year’s distribution reached 28 million Bibles testaments and portions. Readers may request “Things Churches Can do for Older People” by writing to the Messenger with a stamped self addressed envelope and 10 cents.
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Ralph Budd
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Ket
Burlington
Iron Horse
Everett Smith
American Bible Society
Federal Home Loan Banks
U. S
the Messenger
Tax Time Help for 1962 Returns and Deductions
A guidance piece outlining who must file for 1962 income tax, forms 1040 and 1040A, and how to claim deductions and exemptions. It covers thresholds for single and married filers, Social Security tax on self employment, and penalties for misreporting social numbers.
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Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Internal Revenue
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Fla
John Chamberlain
Vier
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Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Kev
Beverly Hills
Calif
George W. Crane
James Marlow
Athens Messenger
Sunday Messenger
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Cath
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Athens
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