Toward Industrial Peace and Economic Growth in the United States
The nation, as the world’s leading industrial power, seeks industrial peace to sustain growth, stable prices, and high productivity. The 1961 slowdown notes 3300 work stoppages and 16.5 million man-days lost, urging responsible collective bargaining and an advisory committee plan to reform labor relations. The piece cites the steel settlement as progress and calls for legislative action to amend the Taft Hartley Act, emphasizing public interest and the need for dialogue among labor, management, and government. It ends with quotes on happiness and virtue.
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National Health and Safety
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League of Women Voters Delegates Rally Nationwide
In Minneapolis delegates prepare to return to 1120 communities and share nonpartisan information on candidates and issues. The organization, with 132000 members, informs the public so citizens can vote intelligently, and politicians both welcome and fear their scrutiny.
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United States
League of Women Voters
Minneapolis
League
Lis
Dear Abby letters on manners and visits from readers
A collection of Dear Abby queries and responses on social customs. Topics include buttering bread courtesy, a controversial gym shower rule, welcoming drop in visitors, and clergy visits with observant punchlines.
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Abby
X-15 Flight Sparks Aim for Orbital Winged Craft
Research pilot Joe Walker flew the X-15 to a record 48 miles and argued manned winged craft could reach orbit, though the X-15 itself cannot. Future climbs to 75 miles are planned while the Dynasoar space glider advances to orbit. Major Bob White holds X-15 speed record at 4093 mph as pioneers study orbit-ready concepts.
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Joe Walker
Walker
Bob White
Conservatives Try to Recast 1962 Ballot in California and New York
The piece analyzes 1962 election dynamics in California and New York. It highlights Nixon's fragile coalition with ultra conservatives, Brown's Democratic strength, Rockefeller's standing amid divorce and a vague program, Javits as a reformist candidate, and potential shifts from minority blocs to Republicans.
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California
New York
Congress
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Kennedy
Pat Brown
Brown
Rockefeller
Javits
Nelson Rockefeller
New York State
Senator Javits
al Smith
Elsa Maxwell
Chauncey Depew
New York Central Railroad
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
New York City
Kennedys
Bashan social notes and community visits in Bashan area
Recent guests of Mrs. James Montgomery and family included Mr. and Mrs. Denver Gray and sons from Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. James Deem and sons from New Haven West Virginia. A 94th birthday party was held for Mrs. Minnie Roush. Local families visited relatives and friends including the Circle and VanMeter households. Ann Carleton visited Dorcas with Frank VanMeter. Mrs. Audelle Deeter returned from Holzer Hospital and stayed with her parents in Bashan. The column also includes unrelated letters and a column on childrearing and frank discussion of sexual education in the community.
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James Montgomery
Denver Gray
Minnie Roush
Dan Smith
Bonnie
Faith
Tim
Paul Smith
Wayne Hoback
Portland
Ray Wheeler
West Virginia
Jack Scarbrough
Ann Carleton
Frank VanMeter
Dorcas
Jim Patterson
Douglas
Audelle Deeter
Holzer Hospital
George Roberts
Bashan
Wahama High School Band Auditions At Ravenswood Regional
Mason Wahama High School 65 piece band directed by Edward Vineyard auditioned at Ravenswood Regional Band Festival before judges L Everett Thompson West Virginia State College William Brophy Ohio University and David Lewis Concord College and received superior ratings.
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Wahama High School
Ravenswood
Edward Vineyard
L. Everett Thompson
West Virginia State College
William Brophy
Ohio University
David Lewis
Concord College
Traveling with Big John and kin in Hollywood Florida
Jim Bishop recounts a chaotic, humorous Florida hotel stay with his 78 year old father Big John, wife Kelly, and their seven and nine year old daughters. The voyage features hotel rooms, connecting doors, a porch glider, misrouted luggage, and a vodka bottle roaming between rooms as the family navigates travel with children and elder relatives.
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Hollywood
Fla
Idlewild
Kelly
National Airlines
Big John
Karen
Kathleen
New York
Miami
Don Cuddy
Dad
John Glenn's flight and homecoming inspire nation
The poem recalls John Glenn circling Earth in orbit, returning safely to a welcoming ocean recovery. It notes the hero's fame, global TV audience, and public joy while affirming his parents' faith and trust in God guiding mankind.
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John Glenn
Earth
Outer Space
God
Community notes from The Messenger Athens Ohio
Local residents share visits and travel news with friends and relatives in the Athens area. Mentions include Mr and Mrs Paul Bostick Cheryl Circle Clyde Johnson Warner family and Naomi Neville visiting relatives in Florida and at home. A memorial poem reflects on John Glenn, faith and bravery, asking readers about sharing faith with others.
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Clyde Johnson
Arthur Warner
Florida
Naomi Neville
Lewis Sharp
Fla
Charley Sharp
Robert Bugle
Ronnie Sarsen
Southern Local High School
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Jim Circle
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Paul Bostick
Cheryl
Wesley Circle
Mrs. Riley Pigott
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