Voters face dueling claims on prosperity and recession
Washington AP reports voters may hear two divergent political claims as September’s business barometer readings loom. Democrats tout prosperity under Kennedy, while Republicans argue the economy lags population growth and compares unfavorably with Europe. Leaders warn that readings could shift campaign momentum for House Senate and governors contests.
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Kennedy
Dwight D. Eisenhower
House
Senate
Eisenhower
Europe
Sen
Clair Engle
Calif
California
French Lick
Ind
Engle
South Vietnamese Push Attacks On Guerillas
In Viet Nam's Ca Mau peninsula and Mekong Delta, South Vietnamese and American advisers report progress after 13 days of Operation Big Pacification begun August 15. About 200 Viet Cong killed, 12 tons of arms seized, and strategic canals opened, but larger Viet Cong units remain elusive and terrain hampers progress.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Viet Nam
Ca Mau
Mekong River
U.S
Paul Harkins
Thailand
Rea
Julie Newmar Sparks with Style and Sex Appeal
Hollywood gossip observes Julie Newmar returning to town in form fitting leotards for Three on a Match while she promotes serious acting studies at New York's Actors Studio and reflects on love, Russia, Europe, and Cary Grant. Her comments mix humor with opinions on sexuality and dance.
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Bob Thomas
Hollywood
Julie Newmar
Julie
Actor's Studio
New York
Europe
Greek Isles
Russia
Atock
Valhalla
Damn Yankees
Crippled Woman Doctor Enthusiastic About Work
Dr. Mary Verghese, a paraplegic surgeon from India, operates from a wheelchair at New York University Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Age 37, she trains under World Rehabilitation Fund and plans to establish India's first complete department for physical rehabilitation after a 1954 car accident that fused her spine. She credits understanding patients’ problems deeply and will study in London before returning to Vellore to expand rehabilitation efforts with Dr. Paul Brand lauding her skill.
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Joy Miller
I, New York
Mary Verghese
New
York University
Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Verghese
India
Institute
World Rehabilitation Fund
Christian Medical College
Vellore
South India
London
Paul Brand
Kerala
Ida S. Scudder
What the Heck's a Heat Pump Explainer
A heat pump is explained as an eight year around air conditioner that pumps heat out in summer and reverses its cycle to bring heat in during winter. The ad notes a bargain winter rate and a central heat pump at low cost, with Houston Lighting & Power's Free Gift Check worth up to 125 dollars, available through dealers.
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Houston Lighting & Power Company
Labor Dept Installs Robot Press Agent in Public Relations
Washington AP report notes the Labor Department has installed a machine as a press agent. The device provides recorded updates on labor disputes and upcoming events, including a Monday meeting and a Tuesday press release. The department labels the move an experiment amid concerns for workers.
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Labor Department
Washington
Secretary of Labor
Adam J. Goldberg
Teelangers
Community Groups Aid Baytown Child Care Center Renovation
Volunteers from Presbyterian, Lutheran, United Church Women and local youth joined to remodel Child Care Center No. 2 at 1212 Bookerlee St. The project saw plumbing and carpentry tasks completed with donations from Baytown businesses. A $50 youth group donation funded materials as Oak Addition residents hosted a Saturday barbecue for workers. Local officials from Baytown Housing Authority and area churches coordinated the effort to provide care for working mothers and preschoolers.
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Presbyterian
Bookerlee St
Nolan H. Schulze
Presi
Willis T. Draper
Deat
United Church Wom-Housing Authority
En. Baytown
J. D. Hendricks
W. C. Stant
United Church Aland
Young Plumbing and Women
Pawnee Sh
Plumbing Company
Jack Stewart
P. A. Tanner
Carpenters
Paul H. Anderson
Baytown
Lonnie McCloud
Fred Brown
Oak
Notable World Figures and Entertainment News
Secretary of State Dean Rusk arrives in Ottawa for informal talks with Canadian Foreign Secretary Howard Green on disarmament and UN issues. Archbishop Richard Cardinal Cushing turns 67 and muses about missionary life. Harry S. Truman and wife visit grandchildren in Tuxedo Park. General Lauris Norstad bedridden after a golf accident. Subarna Shamsher of Nepal’s ousted cabinet sentenced in absentia to life. Broadway drama Step on a Crack rehearsals include Hayworth replacement by Nancy Kelly due to illness.
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Associated Press
Dean Rusk
Ottawa
Howard Green
Subarna Shamsher
Koirala
Nepal
India
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Friedrich Room
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Sun
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Colt .45S
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Colts
Philadelphia
OR Press
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Connecticut
Morris
Arlington
Goodwill Industries
Richard Cardinal Cushing
Boston
Boston Traveler
South America
Harry S. Truman
Clifton Daniel
Daniel Summite
Tuxedo Park
Lauris Norstad
Henke & Pillot
Zenith
Zeatn “Living Sword
Pasadena Hearing Aid Co
West Bird
Pasadena, Texas
Buck Turner
Chevrolet
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