Big stock theft spins network of arrests across the nation
An out of work truck driver and a clerk from Bache & Co conspired to move 1.2 million dollars in blue chip stocks to Alan Jack Pomerantz who planned a large sale. Within weeks 13 people nationwide were seized as a network formed to dispose of the stocks. Several were recovered while others remain detained without bail or with high bail.
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Bache & Co
Alan Jack Pomerantz
Pomerantz
Underworld
Geography linked cancer to climate and living conditions
Soviet researchers report links between geography climate and living habits and cancer. Skin cancer peaks in coastal areas while esophageal cancer rises with hot tea and fine boned fish. Lung cancer is higher in cities due to pollution and smoking with varying mouth and cervical cancer patterns. Researchers urge cautious consideration until confirmed locally.
Kennedy condemns Soviet fresh nuclear tests via Telstar
President Kennedy uses live Telstar broadcast to denounce Soviet post moratorium tests and warn Europe the United States will resume testing if Soviet blasts threaten security. He argues the danger from radiation and urges continued deterrence and defense research to outpace communism.
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Kennedy
Telstar
Soviet Union
Europe
United States
Free World
Khrushchev
Costly Union Rules Raise Paycheck Woes
A letter from the National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association criticizes high take home deductions and a $1000 reinstatement fee for members who withdraw. The piece argues unions reshape workers lives, noting transfers between unions, payday charges, and the role of union-backed loans, with broader commentary on labor finance and protections.
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National Marine Engineers, Beneficial Association
Afl-Cio Marine Trades Department
J. M. Calhoon
R. L. Merrick
B. Rowell
Lee Pressman
Denver
Col
Flight Engineers
Dear Abby Column Snippets on Marriage and Etiquette
A reader praises a hardworking husband who is loving but modestly affectionate. The column discusses etiquette on wedding invitations and the debate over sleeping in the same bed, arguing for traditional double beds to reduce divorces and urging readers to consider alimony timing.
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Abby
Coed Uses Psychology Lesson to Deter Robbery
West Liberty State College leader Paul Eblin shares a case from Dr Charles Young's psychology class. Lucille Zancik, walking home at night, faced a man shouting holdup and, by speaking quickly and questioning him, defused the danger without panic.
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Elbin
Charles Young
Paul N. Eblin
West Liberty State College
West Virginia
Crane
Charles F. Young
Dr. Young
Miss Zancik
Dr Crane Advice Reveals Calm Talk Tactics For Self Defense
A columnist cites Dr George W. Crane urging women to use quick, calm conversation during attacks to defuse danger. He advises asking questions, flattery, and shifting attention to family topics to derail an assailant's impulses. A mail cue offers his booklets for readers. In St Louis, Charley Johnson shines in golf with a double eagle at Big Springs TX course.
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ST. Louis
Charley Johnson
Johnson
Big Springs
Texas
What Is An Alcoholic A Story-Teller Test
Jim Bishop reports on a Yale Johns Hopkins and Carmelite effort to define alcoholism. A 35 question Hopkins test flags risk with yes responses and explains that alcoholism is an illness not a weakness. The piece notes Matt Talbot as inspiration and frames treatment as relocation of God and self.
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Yale School For Advanced Studies
Johns Hopkins University
Oakland
N. J
Brice Riordan
Matt Talbot
Mr. Talbot
Liffey
Father Brice
What Is The Ideal Wife
An observation on the idea of the perfect wife. The piece lists traits husbands claim to want such as order, self sufficiency, stylish dress, practical skills, and financial discretion, then implies a husband would quickly grow bored if such a model woman existed.
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Balenciaga
Dior
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Hal Royle
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Ohio & W. Va
Athens
Ohio
Bost
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