Farmers' Problems Pose Serious Policy Difficulties
Eleanor Weber surveys farm policy as Kennedy and Nixon co n Farm policy faces surplus prices suppressing sale abroad and rising costs. Both favor expanded federal programs, food aid, and farm support, with debates over parity income supply management and price supports.
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United States
John F. Kennedy
Richard M. Nixon
Benson
Richard Nixon
North Dakota
John Kennedy
Mid-West
Africa transitions amid independence and conflict
The article notes sixteen nations gaining independence overnight, with Congo turbulent and Nigeria calmer. It highlights Algeria where a 61 year war continues, claiming many lives weekly and drawing little global attention.
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Africa
Congo
Nigeria
Algeria
Prejudice and U.S. policy on Africa and religion in politics
The piece argues against religious bigotry in U S politics noting Kennedy’s Catholic faith as a barrier to equal access in office. It contrasts Protestant constitutionalism with Catholic influence and discusses U S policy toward Africa including diplomacy aid loans and the proposed Bureau of African Affairs, with Kennedy and Nixon views cited.
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Max Lerner
Kennedy
Supreme Court
Eugene Grossman
Frank Murphy
Africa
United Nations
United States
U.S
U.N. International Bank For Reconstruction and Development
John F. Kennedy
Congo
Nixon
Eisenhower
Free World
Department of State
Bureau of African Affairs
Social Pressures Set Voting Habits in US Study
A study titled The People’s Choice by Lazarsfeld Berelson and Gaudet examines presidential voting in a typical American community. It finds upper class blocs lean Republican, lower classes trend Democratic, and family and media strongly influence choices. Women show less political interest, and campaigns mainly activate latent predispositions rather than convert voters.
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Paul F. Lazarsfield
Bernard Berelson
Hazel Gaudet
Kennedy and Nixon clash over tax reform in second debate
Kennedy attacks hard money policies and Eisenhower aid cuts while Nixon pushes tax reform to spur growth. Kennedy warns of inflation risks from controls and calls for higher government spending, while Nixon argues for tax cuts and a sales tax to fuel private enterprise and defend economic leadership.
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Senator Kennedy
Eisenhower
Kennedy
Agriculture Benson
U.S
Ponent
Federal Reserve
Truman
America
Nixon
Federal Reserve Board
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