Johnson cites steady growth despite labor tension
President Johnson reports the economy remains in a sustained expansion with a $623 billion forecast for 1964 and continued growth into 1965. He notes lower wholesale prices but rising retail prices, unchanged unemployment, and a need to help newcomers facing job rejection amid overall prosperity. Labor leaders Meany and Reuther reject the nonbinding guidelines.
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George Meany
Organized Labor Movement
Walter Reuther
Automobile Workers
Salinger Wins California Senate Nod Amid Brown Backlash
In a hard fought primary, Pierre Salinger defeated Governor Pat Brown backed candidate Alan Cranston, signaling limits to Brown’s influence and the Kennedy machine. The result may affect Lyndon Johnson’s VP choice as Kennedy’s organization remains potent and ready. The piece notes broader topics from politics to aging cats.
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Pierre Salinger
White House
Edmund G
Pat) Brown
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Alan Cranston
United States
Salinger
Johnson
Richard M. Nixon
Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy
Robert Kennedy
New Drug Reduces Cholesterol Levels in Patients
Dr. Michael Oliver of the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh reports a new isobutyric ester complex drug used in 103 patients showing no toxic effects and an eighty percent rate of marked cholesterol reduction. The article also extols liver functions and urges regular health examinations for preventive care.
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Michael Oliver
Royal Infirmary
Edinburgh
Scotland
Johnson confidence boom may spur auto wage tensions
In a column on U.S. and world economics, John Chamberlain cautions that Johnson’s economic confidence could invite an automotive wage push. He notes stabilized gold stocks, rising U.S. investment, and disciplined unions while warning against overoptimism and potential strikes.
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Tidewater Electric Power
New York
Consolidated Edison
Venezuela
Johnson
Lyndon Johnson
United Automobile Workers
Walter Reuther
White House
Republicans Face Lingering Congressional Famine in 1966
Inside Report argues GOP losses loom in November elections with Democrats likely to hold a 3 to 2 House edge and a stable Senate majority. It highlights weak fundraising, southern losses, and multiple vulnerable Republican seats from Maine to Texas, suggesting little relief before 1966.
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Johnson
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Kentucky
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Utah
Frank Moss
Wyoming
Gale McGee
Morever
Maryland
New Mexico
Oklahoma
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Dear Abby Women Share Personal Trips Into Strangers
A reader asks why she confides life details to strangers on buses and trains and fears shame if met again. Abby suggests counting to ten before talking and choosing topics beyond oneself. A second letter from Marion seeks job options after pregnancy and asks Abby to publish a housing lead for unwed mothers.
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Talks
Dreaming Into Action A Hunza Adventure by Renee Taylor
The article profiles Renee Taylor who, after forty, transformed imagination into a publishing project on Hunza. She met Art Linkletter, co wrote a book, then secured publisher support for a two month Hunza visit with a camera crew to film three feature length projects and capture health and cultural material.
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Robert Peterson
Renee Taylor
Hunza
Pakistan
Asia
Himalayas
Shangri-La
Art Linkletter
Miss Taylor
Belgium
California
Mir
Kashmir
Love Magic Advice From Dr Crane For Molly T
Dr Crane offers social tips for Molly T a 20 year old coed on dating success. He advises hair height higher to elongate the head and tall heels to slenderize the ankles and boost height. He teaches compliment techniques to spark conversation and notes toothbrush care as better than cosmetics. More tomorrow.
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Molly T
Molly
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