McNamara as Independent Secretary of Defense designates
Editorial notes Robert McNamara listed as Republican yet politically independent. It recalls his Harvard stance against FDR’s third term, his WWII Pentagon roles, and the move from Ford to Defense Secretary with tasks like long lead weapon design and managing 1963 Ford models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Harvard Business School
Franklin D. Roosevelt
F.ixo.r
McNamara
Kennerly
Washington
Pentagon
Ford Motor Co
Living Ex Presidents on Inauguration Day
The United States will have three living former presidents on January 20 when John F. Kennedy is sworn in. Dwight D. Eisenhower Harry S. Truman and Herbert Hoover will be alive as ex leaders. Historically there were periods with two four or even five living ex-presidents including Van Buren Tyler Millard Fillmore Pierce and Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John F. Kennedy
Dwight D. Fisenhower
Harry S. Truman
Herbert Hoover
Republic
Abraham Lincoln
Martin van Buren
John Tyler
Millard Fillmore
Franklin Pierce
James Buchanan
U. S
George Washington
Ulysses S. Grant
Theodore Roosevelt
Hoover
Eisenhower Avoids Washington Theater Visit
President Eisenhower says he has not been to the Washington Monument or visited Ford's Theatre, where Lincoln was assassinated. He hints at aversion to the theater and jokes about avoiding entangling alliances linked to a founder's advice.
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Eisenhower
Washington Monument
Ford
Lincoln
Kennedy Pick as Attorney General Split Newswriters Eyes
Robert F. Kennedy chosen by his president elect brother as Attorney General amid controversy. The younger Kennedy, described as aggressive and witty, has drawn praise and critique for a book detailing his Senate Labor Racketeering Committee work. The owner of questioned union HQs in New York was traced to a Kennedy family member.
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Robert F. Kennedy
Bobby
Senate
New York
Cily
Union Treasuries
Kennedy
Palm Beach
Day
Post Office
University of Chicago
Bobby Kennedy
Alexander Hamilton
Dean Rusk
Byron (Whizzer) White
Jesse Robert McNamara
Agriculture
Orville Frenman
Welfare
Abraham Ribbaft
Mennen Williams
Honor Sudents
Postminster
Ed Day
Uni
Kenney Cane
Labor Department
CIO
Arthur Goldberg
Orpire
United Auto Workers
Tec Reather Oy
David McDonald
Massachusetts
Foster Furcolo
Penjamin A
Mr. Kennedy
The
Washington Post
Smith
Furcol
Washington
Truman
Abraham Ribicoff
Connecticut
Year of Disappointment defined 1960 records
New York AP reports 1960 marked by split results with peak outputs in newsprint retail and electricity but weak demand. Steel and housing faltered while farm income plunged from wartime highs to about 1 billion dollars. Oil capacity remained overbuilt by three million barrels daily.
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New York
Baytown Sun Ad Staff and Courier Rates Notice
A garbled Baytown Sun staff listing and rate note appears, showing advertising department names, managers, and mail rates. The fragment mentions Baytown Texas, an editor and publisher, and price terms like $1.60 per month and $17 per year.
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Baytown Sun, Inc
Pearce
Ashbel
Baytown
Texas
Wade Y Ves
Mamazop
Corrie Laughlin
Sun
Houston
Tamme Newspaper Representatives, Inc
Bond
Political shifts and cabinet talk after Kennedy victory
President elect Kennedy contemplates appointing Keane as ambassador and mulls department posts for Dean Rusk and others while weighing a cabinet with diverse backgrounds. Meany backs Goldberg for Labor, Day becomes Postmaster General, and Pell edges Rhode Island politics with multilingual appeal.
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Dean Ruse
Pres
Aden
Bennedy
State Department
Westrrianliine
Rusk
Kennedy
Art Goldbert
Afte Cio
George Meany
Labor
Meany
Goldberg
Geldbers
Oeleet
Cildbens
Tam
Repressible Joker Charles Lederer Forged Note
Charles Lederer famed Hollywood writer used a doctor letterhead from Beverly Hills to forge a note denying operation and returning a $1,000 advance after losing a tennis bet at Palm Springs. The ploy aimed to rebuff a creditor with a sharp, era specific jab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lederer
Hollywood
Palm Springs
Lederer
Today’s Grab Bag Quiz and History Bits
A mixed page item presents trivia prompts about U S history and civics, plus biographical notes and a “Folk of Fame” guessing game. It lists questions on imperial days, eminent domain, Pearl Buck, Paris districts, and public figures with hints about their roles and birthplaces.
Washington Assignment: Kennedy and Cabinet Critics
The piece analyzes the Kennedy transition, noting attacks on cronyism and lines of inquiry into cabinet picks. It discusses Smith’s Senate appointment, Furcolo’s influence, and concerns over welfare, budget balance, and policy directions under the new administration, with focus on foreign policy and State Department integrity.
Bible Verse: Mary and Worship of Jesus
Fragmentary text from Matthew 2 11 mentions Mary and worship of Jesus. The readable line references Mary his mother and the worship of the child, with unclear surrounding words.
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Mary
How Do You Stand Barry Goldwater or Senator Alex
Washington argues that United Nations policy should not dictate American foreign policy. The piece contends the UN has failed to prevent war and warns that yielding sovereignty to the body risks disaster. It cites Korea Congo Berlin and colonialism debates to argue for independent U S stance.
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Barry Goldwater
Alex
Washington
Polley
Pigusty
United Nations
Alger Hiss
United States
Congo
United Nation
Asia
Africa
Khrushchev
Com- Taunisia
Lum
Pollon
Thase
Berlin
Hun Bry
Poland
Soviet Bu
Daily Crossword Across Clues Briefly Listed
A compact crossword item lists numerous across clues with errors and abbreviations such as Moslem quarriage var Brench chal and Rhone tributary. includes near, surface, force, Trieste, rankle, Finnish seaport, golfer’s hazard, acidity, Mussolini, among, trust, catnip, pile, bone fanat, gold Cher, grate, beverage, moves upward, widespread fright, skimpy, Silas Mamer author, Mir Devine, and split pulses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trieste
Xaenaure
Astringmt Trust
Silas Mamer
Mir. Devine
Remarkable bridge hand by Pierre Albarran in rubber event
In a noted rubber bridge tournament hand, Pierre Albarran used a two club artificial bid to force South into four spades before passing. After a heart lead and careful play, Albarran deduced East held four spades and six hearts, then racked up ten tricks by forcing a heart return and cashing clubs.
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Pierre Albarran
South
Muit
Albarran
North
West
Declarer
East
Jow
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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Te Onden
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Purines
Chester Towles
Benton
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Miave Ta Eerstelle Tate
Joe McCarthy
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Te Wag
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Imayelue Peda Scitimica
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David Bell
Harvard
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Claiborne Pell
Pell
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Pearl Buck
Paris
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Richard Widmark
Film and Radio Stor
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Nan Jones
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G& Roman
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Singer
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North-South
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