Postal rate hike shown as punitive to business
The House vote on a large postal rate increase is criticized as punishing business to fund salary raises for postal workers. The piece notes 437 million more from first class, 54 million from second class, and 161 million from third class, with big jumps for newspapers and magazines. It warns of higher subscriber costs and reduced advertising, predicting publishers will pass costs to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Washington
Curtis Publishing Co
SatEve Post
Atlantic
Harpers
Fawcett Publications
Campaign for Congress Reflections On Off-Year Elections
Analysis notes that since 1934 Democrats have lost seats in every off year vote, redistricting by state legislatures shapes gains for Republicans, while party leaders seek a winning campaign theme and balance among liberal and conservative factions. The piece cites Kennedy era fundraising tones and quotes Gibran Chesterton and Eddy on wisdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Kennedy
House
John M. Bailey
John W. McCormack
Barry Gold
Rupture in the Americas splits Cuban policy at Punta del Este
At the Punta del Este meeting of 21 American nations, deep divides emerge over sanctions on Cuba. Argentina Brazil Chile Mexico Bolivia Ecuador Haiti oppose sanctions while Central American states threaten to form a Caribbean defense and seek U.S. aid. Some nations seek unity against communism without external intervention.
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Cuba
Punta del Este
Uruguay
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Mexico
Bolivia
Ecuador
Haiti
Costa Rica
el Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicaragua
Panama
United States
Colombia
Venezuela
U.S. Congress
Kennedy
Alliance For Progress For Nations
Jim Bishop on Sports Writers as Narrative Stylists
This essay surveys sports writers as storytellers, noting the best rise to word painting while many rely on clichés. It profiles Tom Meany as a fleet writer and editor who authored There've Been Some Changes, and recalls anecdotes about Hype Igoe, Bugs Baer, Caswell Adams, and others.
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Seal
Tom Meany
Tom
Dodgers
Brooklyn
Meany
Toots Shor’s
Bugs Baer
Bob Considine
Bill Corum
Caswell Adams
Cas
Hype Igoe
Damon Runyon
Jack Miley
Hype
Miley
Igoe
Philadelphia
Philadllphia
Runyon
Rice
Cunningham
Corum
Stanley Woodward
Grace Kelly
Atlantic City
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Boardwalk
Toney Betts
Dear Abby Letters From a Teens and Grandparent Complaints
A teen asks how to prove trustworthiness to strict parents and Abby suggests earned privileges. A wife recalls her husband’s long affair and forgiveness leading to a happy family. A reader mocks bragging grandparents and notes the burden of perpetual bragging. A note to Emma ends with a request to send problems to Abby.
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Abby
Jok
Dr Cranes Advice for Teen Alice A 16
A column features Dr Crane counseling Alice A 16 who is unhappy and says she wishes she were dead. He urges daily tasks and three daily compliments, suggests a personal agenda to improve routines, and recommends self help quizzes and comparison with those facing greater hardship to build perspective.
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Alice A
Dr. Crane
Stop Me Letters Reveal Quirky Questions and Sharp Wit
Juliet Lowell recounts odd inquiries to a major food chain about alligator pears and poultry stuffing while a sobering note asks to halt liquor sale notices to a deceased husband. A Dartmouth freshman essays Socrates offering sharp, ironic commentary on Greek philosophy.
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Juliet Lowell
Dartmouth
Socrates
Burglary Report Near Eagle Mills Affects Two Cabins
Sheriff Harold Steele of Vinson reports two privately owned vacation cabins in the Eagle Mills area were burglarized. One cabin belonging to Ed Grant of Columbus was broken into along with Edwin Durham’s cabin, the latter hit a third time. At the Grant cabin locks were broken and a gasoline can, .22 calibre cartridges, beer cans and a two cell flashlight were stolen.
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Mcarthur
Eagle Mills
Harold Steele
Vinton
Ed Grant
Columbus
Edwin Durham
Grant
McArthur Scout Applicant Among Twenty for Roundup
Sandy Conway of McArthur is named among 20 applicants for the National Senior Girl Scout Roundup in the Scipio Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Sandy Conway
Scipio Council
NATO faces strain as allies trade with Red China
George Sokolsky argues NATO is a loose alliance where Britain and other members pursue independent policies even amid Soviet threats. He notes Britain sells aircraft and wheat to Red China, challenging the idea of a unified Western front and questioning continued reliance on alliance sovereignty.
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NATO
Red China
United States
Great Britain
China
Canada
Australia
Algeria
Netherlands
Indonesia
Dutch East Indies
Portugal
Goa
United Nations
Parliament of Man
Handley Page Co
Herald
Rootes Group
Labour Party
Kenneth B. Keating
New York
State Department
North Atlantic Alliance
Kremlin
Soviet Russia
Parenting harmony and child rearing guidance piece
A guidance column urges couples to avoid public disagreements about child upbringing and to discuss issues privately. It highlights the impact of parental discord on children, the need for early planning, and the role of education trends, with advice on reading readiness at home and in kindergarten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Popence
PTA
Coolville Church Class Five Holds New Year Meeting
Five members of Coolville Methodist Church meet at Lena Davis home with Bill ie White and Marie Root assisting. Agnes Hill is elected president Beulah Dixon vice president Wilma Baily secretary Linda Shanks treasurer. Refreshments served to 17. Weekend visits include Kenneth Weaver and family in Nashville and Nashville wedding in January. Weavers tour Cokesbury printing Together magazine Upper Room Chapel. The Wendorfs visit Dublin Findlay Marineland Silver Springs Florida.
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Coolville
Sinclair Boerger
Bridgeway
Weaver
Larry Boerger
Donna Davis
Trebecca Hill Nazarene Church
Nashville
Cokesbury
Together Magazine
Upper Room
Hank Wendorf
Brenda
Jeff
Harris Wendorf
Dublin, Ga
Harry Stahl
Findlay
Wendorfs
Marineland
Silver Springs
Fla
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