A look at 1960 election fate without a clear issue
A political essay weighs how voters might decide in 1960 if no dominant issue dominates the campaign. It considers party loyalty, candidate personality, hedging by party control, and the uncertain mix shaping the presidential outcome. It cites Eisenhower’s 1956 victory and sketches a cautious, multifactor decision process.
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White House
Eisenhower
Congress
Ground-burrowing rocket stuns Pentagon amid prank fear
A joke about an earth satellite and a mole rocket misled engineers and contractors. Russians reportedly developed a tunnel-digging rocket, raising Pentagon concern about untested tech. Authenticity unclear, but the era's tech jokes risk real consequences.
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Hoffa's arrogance could spur punitive action by Congress
The Louisville Courier Journal notes Hoffa's swagger as he threatens a national strike should anti trust laws bind transportation unions. Bernard Nossiter, Harper's, calls Hoffa consumed by power and hubris, risking broader labor-political backlash. Meany denounces Hoffa's threats as irresponsible and dangerous to labor unity.
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Teamsters’ Union
Hoffa
Teamsters
Dave Beck
Bernard D. Nossiter
Harper's Magazine
Congress
George Meany
McClellan
A.f.l.-C.lo
Louisville Courier Journal
Western peoples must back envoys at Geneva talks
In Geneva the Western nations face pressure from Moscow over West Berlin. The piece argues the West should not concede to a rushed summit and must remain patient while Khrushchev pushes missile threats and propaganda. It suggests continued private diplomacy and strong public resolve to support Eastern Europe's push against Kremlin coercion.
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Geneva
West Berlin
Germany
Kremlin
Moscow
Hungary
Soviet Union
Khrushchev
Inaugural splits and science notes across $7K debates
The piece surveys public spending on a legislative special session versus tax savings, notes scientists’ progress from the IGY to health research, and reports on Hoover Roosevelt Truman Eisenhower papers. It also covers modest first aid tips, geography reform, and Mason City Junior Achievement student companies.
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Herbert Hoover
West Branch
Iowa
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N. Y
Truman
Independence
Eisenhower
Abilene
Kansas
Your Money Worth Tax Reform Debate Fact vs Benefit
The Hall Syndicate report explains the coming tax reform debate led by Rep Wilbur Mills. It describes broadening the tax base to lower rates while risking loss of deductions for medical costs charity gifts and special exemptions for over-65s sick workers and other groups. It notes lawmakers worry about provoking opposition from vested interests and the political risk in widening the base.
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Congress
Washington
Mills
House
Nixon’s Moscow trip boosts his political mileage
Nixon has traveled over 280000 miles since 1953 and visited 54 countries, more than Dulles. A Moscow visit with Khrushchev could aid his bid for the 1960 Republican nomination as Klein joins his team to manage press relations and sustain public attention.
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Moscow
Washington
Richard M. Nixon
John Foster Dulles
Dulles
Eisenhower
Soviet Union
Nikita Khrushchev
Herbert B. Klein
San Diego
Calif
Klein
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Menu Matters ACROSS and DOWN Puzzle Clues
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Hayworth
Answer to Previous Puzzle Vegeance 36
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Faith in Bible Miracles Despite Modern Skepticism
The speaker endorses accepting biblical miracles by faith, contrasting with disbelief in natural explanations. He cites Jonah Noah and Daniel as true events and questions why modern miracles like nuclear fission and technology are accepted more readily than biblical ones. He recalls Mark Twain on understanding and argues fitting into God’s plan is harder than fitting God into human views.
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Jonah
Noah
Daniel
Mark Twain
Rubens Painting Damaged by Acid Thrower in Munich
A famous Rubens masterpiece Descent of the Damned into Hell at the State Art Gallery in Munich suffered acid damage valued at $1,000,000. The motive remains undetermined while a moral reflection on human nature accompanies the report.
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Munich
Germany
Peter Paul Rubens
Hell
State Art Gallery
Cab Driver Fatally Shoots Policeman in Greensboro
In Greensboro North Carolina on Sunday cab driver Joseph O D Herring 31 a black man shot and killed Police Cpl Joe D Massey 44 as he sat at a service station desk after issuing a speeding ticket. Herring admitted the shooting calling it cold blooded and saying he was glad the officer was dead.
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Greensboro
N.C
Joseph OD. Herring
Joe D. Massey
Herring
Umpire Powers Officiates NBA Games
Carolina League official Frank Powers from New York City has refereed in the NBA for the past two seasons.
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Frank Powers
New York City
National Basketball Assn
Delivery in post office within fifty miles of Austin
A brief notice states payable in advance amounts listed as 1.15 5.50 and 10.00 for delivery services within fifty miles of Austin. No further details on recipient, dates, or terms are provided.
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Austin
Advansaa
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