Americas View of Latin America Rife with Misunderstanding
A Wall Street Journal critique argues U S aid to Latin America deepens poverty by ignoring native political culture and economic realities. It warns against universalist Western assumptions and stresses need for reform driven by local will and freedom. The piece notes Americans misread work ethics and development, urging tailored policies and cautions about aid reliance.
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Latin America
United States
U. S
South
State Department
White House
Wall Street Journal
Question Of Incentive
Senator Gore criticizes stock option incentives as a tax dodge while acknowledging the need to reward top executives. The piece argues opciones may reduce tax bite but could deter skilled leadership, suggesting alternatives to avoid crippling incentives.
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Congress
Gore
Tennessee
Senate
Senator Gore
United States
Story of a Spring Baptism Gathered Family in Merchantville
Jim Bishop recounts a spring baptism at the Lincoln Street home of the Gerace and Bishops in Merchantville New Jersey. Neighbors relatives and two generations of children celebrate with a buffet bar and a family crowd as Elinor Gerace is christened and photographed.
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Lincoln St
Merchantville
N. J
Mahaffey
Phils
Elinor Gerace
Geraces
Frank
Gayle
Frank Jr
Elinor
Virginia
Cookie
Ginny
Charlie Frechette
Robin
Pamela
Robbie
Pam
Jim Bishop Frechette
Kevin
Jim Bishop
New York
Dear Abby Columns on Marriage and Morals
Readers seek advice on marriage threats and annulments, family discipline, and a misbehaving husband. Abby advises medical and legal consultation, while Virginia comments on parental strictness and a friend’s warning about a married man.
How to Win Friends and Be Popular Says Dr Crane
Lena K a college coed complains of lack of friends despite looks. Dr George W Crane teaches that popularity comes from boosting others ego with honest compliments start conversations and carry on lively talk rather than focusing on appearance. Readers are invited to request a booklet from Crane via the newspaper.
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Lena K
Dr. Crane
Lena
Crane
Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf snippet
A humorous 1961 Bennett Cerf column segment features quips about the U S Constitution and happiness, a Texas mansion boast and the Alamo versus alimony joke, illustrating light political and social satire from King Features Syndicate.
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Bennett Cerf
King Features Syndicate
Portland Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gillilan and children of Chester visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Dana Compston of Ravenswood visited Mr. and Mrs. George Compston. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hilton included Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Talbott of Barberton Mrs. Leona Shaeffer of Vienna W Va and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Haas of Steubenville. Mr. and Mrs. D L. Rummager of Jackson visited his mother Mrs. M H. Rummager. Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Miller and son of Oxford visited Mrs. D. W. Rhodes and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ward.
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Portland
Roy Gillilan
Chester
C. E. Johnson
Dana Compston
Ravenswood
George Compston
Charles Hilton
Floyd Talbott
Barberton
Leona Shaeffer
Vienna
W. Va
Russell Haas
Steubenville
Sokolsky Urges Resolve Against Soviet Expansion
George Sokolsky warns that the United States must act decisively to counter Soviet and Red Chinese moves in Cuba Korea Laos and Southeast Asia. He argues retreat invites defeat and credits Khrushchev with exposing Western passivity while urging President Kennedy to forge an independent policy and regain forward momentum.
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Russia
United States
Korea
Cuba
Laos
Soviet Russia
Berlin
Khrushchev
Cambodia
Thailand
Netty
United Nations
Roosevelt
Truman
Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
Twelve Rules for Classroom Conduct From West Virginia Students
A West Virginia teacher shares twelve classroom rules drafted by first to third graders in a two room school. The rules, posted for all to follow, respond to an editorial advocating courteous listening and self control during recitations.
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West Virginia
Public Welfare Critique Calls for County Probe
Letter to the Public Forum questions welfare program supervision in Athens County. The writer cites per head allotments and alleged misuse, urging a probe and possible removal of county commissioners to ensure funds are properly disbursed.
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Athens Co
Kennedy
Athens County
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