Prisoners Describe Life Under Castro in Cuba
Cuban emigrants describe a regime of vigilance and fear, with scarce food and clothing, strict government controls, and limited civil rights. Interviewees recount police pressure, forced resignations, cancellations of schooling, and the high cost of dissent while many believe most Cubans oppose Castro.
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Miami
Fla
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Aida Rodriguez Valladares
Contina
Norge Portlands
Santiago
Havana
Francisco Leal Cruz
Santa Clara
Castro
Tme
Illegitimacy Rate Reported For London Births
London health officer Dr. J A Scott reports 6732 illegitimate births among 60052 total last year. He says London's illegitimacy rate is twice the national average, indicating one in eight babies born in the city was illegitimate.
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London
J.A. Scott
Washington DC Seen as City on Wane by Architects
A committee of the American Institute of Architects argues Washington DC has lost aesthetic luster since L'Enfant designed the capital. The 136 page report, led by Paul Thiry, cites population shifts, transit changes, and fragmented planning as cause for decline and calls for centralized planning authority.
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Washington
Potomac
Washington, D.C
American Institute of Architects
Ihe the Institute
Pierre L'Enfant
Paul Thiry
Enduring Hardships: American Workers and POW Lessons
Philadelphia AP report cites scientist Biderman noting resilient Americans adapt to severe discomforts. He compares daily subway heat and highway risks to ancient wagon raids, suggesting captive training value in ordinary dangers. Biderman, with the AAAS and Bureau of Social Science Research, reviews folklore and POW experiences.
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Philadelphia
Albart TR
Didaewan
Authenue Aangton
D.C
Biderman
American Association For the Advancement of Science
The
Bureau of Social Science Research
Bank robberies rise as FBI cites 1962 figures
The FBI reports 1962 saw a 25 percent rise in bank robberies and thefts, with about 12,700 convictions, 14400 fugitives, and fines and recoveries topping 200 million dollars. Hoover cites increased bureau activity against organized crime and subversive groups while noting public unfamiliarity with hardship.
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Washington
FBI
J. Edgar O" Hoover
Robert F. Kennedy
Communist Party
Itha Tinitad Gtotee
Texas House Gains More Conservatives
A Texas House of Representatives session in Austin is expected to differ, with a more conservative body led by Rep. Byron Tunnell. Changes include private offices for most members, a shift in committee rules, and a cautious stance on new taxes as a state treasury nears balance. Republicans gain seven seats, altering dynamics with Gov-elect John Connally. Seaman Marvin Levine returns home on leave from San Diego Navy Training Center.
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Austin
Texas
House of Representatives
Jing Jan
Byron Tuntine
Tunnel
Tyler
John Connally
House É
Republican Party
GOP
Tunnell
Miles
House
Commission On State and Local
Marvin Levine
Stimson
San Diego Navy Training Center
Levine
Harry Levine
Baytown
Robert E. Lee High School
Scriner Institute
Texas A&m
Mate Island
Vallejo
Calif
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Librada Muniz
Larry Fulton
James M. Irish
Mont Belvieu
Mansfield Drug Store
Winart Pottery Coffee Service
Whitcomb
Texas Ave
George Scott
L. L. Chandler
C. Willa Brown
Johnny D. Riley
Iane Heater
C. H. Laird
Mary Jayne White
E. R Butler
Lois Franklin
Armender Hayes
Verna
Air Force Re Patriates
Nat Ae
Caius
Hoover
Soffor
Ari
wiMcumei
Republic of
San Marino
Europe
Gene
Harris County
Dormeyer
Alee
Clie
Lotal
P.N. Hirsch Beauty Salon
Ann, Rosie and
Lola
Famous Brand Shoes
B&w
Carolina
West Main
Gabardine
Jacquard Cottons
1800 N. Main
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