Litvak laments Hollywood star system and lack of daring
Anatole Litvak argues Hollywood is in decline due to reliance on stars and spectacle. He cites Italian and French cinema as risks takers with original themes and actors, urging real daring and better stories over mechanical tricks. He notes star power unlocks funding, but warns the star system could doom cinema.
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Tola
Ingrid Bergman
Yves Montand
Anthony Perkins
Kennedy’s rocking chair travels with the president
White House sources say Kennedy’s favorite rocking chair has moved between the White House and Glen Ora Kennedy’s estate near Middleburg. The chair has shuttled daily between the president’s office and living quarters, used with a long-time key, and Dr Janet Travell endorses its relaxing back and forth motion.
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Washington
Kennedy
Glen Ora
Duntry
Middleburg
White House
Janet Travell
Rioters Block Rail Routes In Beziers Siege
In Beziers France rioting farmers halted all passenger and freight trains prompting a temporary suspension by the French Railways as clashes with riot police occurred in the southern region.
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Beziers
France
Corvair Wins Fans with Ride and Economy Appeal
NBC program features the Corvair wagon, sedan, and coupe praised for rear engine steering, independent suspension, low road shocks, and fuel efficiency. The car is described as affordable with durable performance and minimal maintenance needs.
Famed Philippine Fighter Is Ailing
Manila AP reports 92 year old Gen Emilio Aguinaldo, a long time independence fighter, is ailing and may miss the 15th anniversary of Philippine independence on July 4. Confined to a wheelchair after a recent heart attack and partially blind, his family says attendance is highly unlikely.
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Manila
Emilio Aguinaldo
Spain
United States
Aguinaldo
Taylor and Kennedy Wrestle Over Taylor's Role
President Kennedy's choice of Gen Maxwell D Taylor as military adviser signals a shift in defense thinking. Taylor opposes the joint chiefs system and has argued for a single defense chief with an advisory council. His White House posting places him at the center of policy on Berlin and a balanced force posture.
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Harvard
Taylor
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Supreme Military Council
White House
Security Council
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Robert S. McNamara
Foreign Affairs Quarterly
Congress
Khrushchev
Berlin
U.S. Visitors Pay Record Sum Overseas
Foreign visitors spent $970 million in the United States last year, up $70 million from 1959, while they paid $110 million in travel fares on U.S. ships and planes, up $20 million. American outlays abroad rose more, widening the deficit to $1.1 billion.
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Washington
United States
Commerce Department
U.S
Department
Cats Force City Manager Into Corner Over Traprow
In Concord California cats are said to face a dog life as bird fish and tree lovers push trapping programs. City Manager F A Stewart finds himself in a bind defending the birds while cats catch fish used as bait.
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Calif
F. A Stewart
Contra Costa County
Stewart
Japanese LDP group seeks China Japan diplomatic ties
A five member group from Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic party returned from a two week visit to Peiping and urged the establishment of diplomatic relations between Red China and Japan.
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Japan
Liberal Democratic Party
Peiping
Red China
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