SEC Opens Broad Probe of Securities Market Practices
The Securities and Exchange Commission has launched an extensive examination of the securities market amid concern over public participation and recent suspensions of two American Stock Exchange members. The focus is on the over the counter market where rapid transfers and price swings raise the risk of unscrupulous traders. The SEC aims to prevent panic and collapse by proactive study of a healthy market.
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Securities and Exchange Commission
American Stock Exchange
SEC
Nixon poised for California governor bid despite prior disavowal
Rising party pressure and polls boost speculation that former vice president Richard Nixon will run for California governor next year. Democrats including Gov. Edmund Brown privately concede Nixon would be hard to beat, and GOP chair William Miller says Nixon is the electable choice. If elected, Nixon would serve a four year term and foreclose another White House bid in 1964.
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Richard Nixon
California
Edmund G. Brown
Nixon
Brown
William E. Miller
National Gop
Senator Goldwater
Washington
Murray Chotiner
Beverly Hills
White House
Kennedy
Sweden’s Rise and Fall as Northern Power Through History
The piece traces Sweden’s ascent under Charles XII and its decline after Narva and Poltava. It notes Sweden’s 17th century military strength, France-like expansion, and a late 1700s pivot that shifted power to Russia, shaping northern Europe for centuries.
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Russia
Europe
Sweden
Charles XII
Frans G. Bengtsson
Charles
Denmark
Saxony
Poland
Narva
Napoleon
Hitler
Poltava
Peter the Great
Quirky Clippings From A Distant Columnists Mailbag
A miscellany spans inventions and employments to customs and humor. The piece cites rapid growth of women stenographers since 1873, notes peace in Ireland, birth trees in Europe, Swiss birth lore, rising living costs, lavish racetrack life, pool safety, Toynbee quotes, horse injuries in media, heat risks, historic coin motto, Yap island money, and cap origins among others.
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America
Ireland
Switzerland
la Rinconada Racetrack
Venezuela
South America
Honeymoon Ends As Kennedy Faces Cold War Pressure
A Chicago Tribune analysis notes Kennedy's five month honeymoon ends as Republicans attack his foreign policy. Khrushchev signals six months for Berlin action while talks on nuclear tests and disarmament stall. The piece predicts a tense, propaganda driven period with Congress battles and global scrutiny.
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Kennedy
Central Intelligence Agency
Laos
Congress
Macmillan
Korea
Canada
Europe
de Gaulle
France
Khrushchev
Russia
Berlin
Geneva
Dear Abby Style Guidance On Names And Boundaries
Dear Abby letters reveal privacy, name choice, and boundaries in family and dating. Topics include a daughter smoking to impress suitors, insisting on Deborah Susan, and grandparents with house keys. Abby offers practical, firm guidance and prompts a family summit.
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Deborah Susan
Debbie
Doctors Crane Discourages Formal Weddings
Dr. George W. Crane admonishes mothers pressing elaborate ceremonies, arguing weddings should be simple and focused on spiritual matters. He urges couples to save money for a home, warns celebrious pomp can fuel divorce, and promotes his Sex Problems in Marriage booklet.
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Beth
Children Learn Responsibility Through Household Tasks
The piece contrasts modern home life with pioneer routines where children shared chores early. It notes ongoing duties like peeling potatoes, cooking, dish carrying, and tidying, and argues some person must operate gadgets and start or stop machines even with modern conveniences.
Mason County Land Transfers and Household Guidance
A long list details transfers of Mason County properties to numerous individuals and companies, naming buyers and districts such as Lewis and Waggener, with values noted for some parcels. The section also contains old household guidance on parental training and child labor in pioneer and modern homes, stressing shared chores and parental skill.
Secretary Fired Writes Mock Alibi Letter
A fired secretary humorously appended paren thetical asides to a boss alibi letter about a long late order. The judge comments on the antics noting the wife running away with the shipping clerk asides.
Supreme Court dilemma tests union political dues use
The Washington Report notes a looming Supreme Court decision in International Association of Machinists v Street and Looper on whether union dues can fund political and legislative activity. Observers caution a ruling upholding Georgia’s stance could disrupt national union lobbying while supporters promise legal workarounds. State Department moves on Outer Mongolia stir Southeast Asian concerns amid Beijing protests over policy shifts.
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Supreme Court
International Association of Machinists
Street and Looper
High Court
Afl-Cio
Bibb Superior Court
Bibb County
Georgia
The
I.A.M
Washington
Capitol
State Department
Outer Mongolia
South East Asia
China
U. S
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Edward Freers
Moscow
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Abby
Ben
Calif
Doctor Crane
George W. Crane
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Dr. Crane
Lieve
Housecat Papa-Inlaw
Mason County
Jerome
Alma_ Goldberg
Mason
Alma _ Goldberg
G.P.E. Trading Company
John
Wanda Wedge
Everett
Alpha Wedge
J. L
Lucy Wedge
Elvin
Frances Wedge
Lewis
Ellis
Anita King
Mason Realty
Joseph A. Ingerick
Claude
Margaret Fields
Lester
Helena Gibbs
William
Velma Zuspan
Donald
Nora Jean Belcher
Mary E. Barbee
John W
Laura Ann Flowers
J. C
Anna Mae Roush
New Haven
Donald Ohlinger
Leona
Arlin Hall
City
John Caynor Russell
Flora McMillin
Graham
John T. Roach
Basil
Lizzie Hudson
Lawrence McDaniel
Wilbert
Edna Weaver
Clarence
Rita McDaniel
Eutha McDaniel
Waggener
Athens
Mperbengqer
Sunday Messenger
Carrie
D. C
Ohio & W
Daily & Sun
Onial
Smapeanaser Publishing
Union
Atheny
Bennett Cerf
Wwew
J. M. Braude
King Features Syndicate
Washington Report
Botders Union
Fulton Lewis, JR
Georgia Supreme Court
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