Do Nothing Congress In Doldrums Cast Shadow On 1964 Session
In a Dawning era for Lyndon Johnson, the do nothing Congress lingered in lethargy. It scored only the nuclear test ban treaty and aid for colleges and medical programs while delaying tax cuts civil rights and other bills. Southern chairs blocked rights measures, minority rules hindered action, and leadership lacked resolve. Johnson may swing strong rhetoric to spur action in 1964.
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Unemployment Woes Versus Nuclear Might Highlight Policy Gap
Secretary McNamara notes the U S can now kill 300 million in an hour but cannot fix unemployment. About 4 3 million unemployed and 30 million in poverty persist despite a tax cut debate. Economists grow skeptical as restraining programs fail to curb joblessness.
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Pentagon Madness and Wall Replacements Go On
A Beall told tale mocks Pentagon chaos as workers juggle space changes in the building. A painter’s wall was cut as a wall was removed, underscoring billions in defense spending amid ongoing efficiency frictions and taxpayer tensions.
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Associated Press
U.S
J. Glenn Beall
Pentagon
Defense
Automaton Telemarketing Draft Prompts Privacy Debate
Chicago Daily News reports on a proposed machine that dials 50 000 numbers, detects answered calls, plays a taped message, and disconnects or returns calls if busy. Promoter promises strict control to avoid irritation while raising privacy concerns about automated solicitations.
Quotation on Eternal Life by Charles Kingsley
The message defines eternal life as a life of everlasting love expressed through good works. It states that those who live this life possess the life of God and thus have eternal life.
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Charles Kingsley
Austin News Delivery Rates Announced for Local and Mail Zones
The notice lists single copy and home delivery rates for Austin and surrounding areas. It details mail zones radius 0 to over 150 miles, with payment in advance and coverage for U S Armed Forces via APO and FPO.
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Turn Back The Clock: Notable 1933 Events and Local Updates
Arrests for intoxication in Austin rose about 50 percent since the 3.2 beer era, with bootlegger prosecutions stymied by repeal of enforcement laws. Rev Reginald Coleman summarizes key 1933 events for Kiwanians. Abe F Watkins dies, cutting ties between Austin and Little Cedar. Public skating opens at three rinks: East Side Lake, Horace Austin State Park, and Community Park lagoon. Air Cadet George Martinson returns to Chanute Field after Christmas with his parents. Mason City Globe Gazette cutter W Earl Hall receives the National Safety Council safety ace award. Eisenhower shifts to reduce U S ground forces in Korea, two Army divisions to return home. Twin daughters born Christmas Day at St Olaf Hospital to Mr and Mrs Harry Haydon. Gordon Gilmore, former TWA VP and ex-Austin Daily Herald staffer, speaks at Owatonna testimonial dinner.
Battery woes and post office machines amid a Kennedy era surge
The era brings mixed notes from consumer gadgets and federal efforts. Batteries power many toys while post office engineers test a high speed 17 000 mail sorter. A Kennedy naming wave spreads globally with streets, schools, parks, airports and landmarks bearing the surname Kennedy.
Oswald Under FBI Spy Probe Yet Shown No Violent Tendencies
FBI tracked Lee Harvey Oswald for 17 months before Kennedy's assassination and found reasons to suspect espionage ties to the Soviet Union but no violent tendencies or capability for murder. The probe shaped security briefings between FBI and Secret Service. Oswald’s salt in Russia and later U S entries were examined, with agents following him when he landed in New Jersey in June 1962.
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Russia
New Jersey
Oswald’s Marine Radar Knowledge Linked to Soviet Interest
Berry’s World notes Oswald’s Marine Air Control Squadron 9 role at Tus tin and his mastery of radar codes and frequencies. The piece argues Oswald could have aided Soviet intelligence, citing his technical aptitudes and post service job instability, while noting FBI scrutiny in 1963 and limits of counter intelligence.
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Hall Syndicate, Inc
Doctor Advises Gentle Use of Nasal Sprays
Dr. Brandstadt warns that sinusitis worsens when nasal sprays are overused, causing rebound swelling and pain. He recommends sparing use, at most twice daily for up to two weeks, and favors ephedrine antihistamines and phenylephrine. If drainage is blocked, antibiotics or surgery may be required to establish drainage.
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Year ends with strong upswing despite early 1963 storms
1963 began with domestic and international setbacks yet closed with a robust recovery. Steel output and auto production rose, stock markets recovered, wages rose to 1.25 an hour, and consumer confidence improved after the Kennedy assassination shock.
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Gulf Ports
John F. Kennedy
United States
Kennedy
Johnson
Fire damages bar and apartments in Minneapolis
A Wednesday blaze at Mike's Bar and the upstairs apartments caused about $20,000 in damage. Firefighter Mel Anderson received treatment for a minor injury.
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Mike
Mel Anderson
Today in History 1963 highlights and milestones
On December 27 events span 1848 New York New Haven and Hartford Railroads first NYC run seven mph. 1776 Congress grants Washington dictatorial powers for six months. 1939 deadly Black Sea region tremors floods and cold kill 30000 and injure 100000. 1943 U S seizes railroads to avert transport halt. Eisenhower oats import ceiling 20 million bushels. Franc devaluation 17 percent. Khrushchev Adenauer discuss West Berlin UN troops.
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Rockefeller abandons attacks on Goldwater in 1964 bid
Governor Nelson Rockefeller suspends sharp criticism of Senator Barry Goldwater as he resumes campaigning for the GOP nomination with a January 3 Portsmouth New Hampshire speech. The shift follows Kennedy's assassination and signals altered tactics against the likely Democratic candidate, Lyndon B. Johnson.
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Nelson A. Rockefeller
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N.H
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Rockefeller
Kennedy
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