Soviet moves baffle and threaten East West ties
An editorial argues Moscow’s blockades of American convoys to Berlin and later actions lack clear rationale. It notes Khrushchev’s pattern amid wheat sales, Cuban missiles, and talks with Kennedy, asking if blockades were coercive pressure, signaling strength, or a broader bid for concessions and peace prospects.
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Berlin
East Germany
Pravda
Kennedy
Russia
Khrushchev
Kennnedy
White House
Andrei Gromyko
Gromyko
Cuba
United States
East
Germany
State Department
Congress
Moscow
Communist Party
Report From Washington on Kennedy and church state ties
Journalist Drew Pearson details Kennedy era church state issues including Vatican influence on South Viet Nam policy and federal aid to Catholic colleges. He notes Cardinal Spellmans role in south Vietnam and Eisenhower era relief and military support, highlighting tensions between church and state in early JFK administration.
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Drew Pearson
Washington
White House
John F. Kennedy
South Viet Nam
United States
Viet Nam
Diem
Cardinal Spellman
Eisenhower
Spellman
Catholic influence and Viet Nam policy in 1960s A shifting U S stance
The piece recounts Cardinal Spellman backing the Diem regime in South Vietnam, Vatican tensions with the U S position, and Kennedy administration moves that curbed U S payments to Saigon backed forces. It notes a broader religious and political clash amid Buddhist persecution and the fall of Diem. The Egypt pyramids line closes the article.
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Cardinal Spellman
Diem
Ngo Dinh-Thuc
New York
Mme
Nhu
United States
Vatican
Spellman
Viet Nam
Pope
Paul
Saigon
Kennedy
White House
U.S
Missilemen Save Life Of Atlas ICBM At Vandenberg
Two Air Force missilemen Edward Jackowich and Lawrence McClain acted quickly as a service platform damaged the Atlas ICBM at Vandenberg Air Force Base. They shoved a field jacket into a hole at the 21-foot level to halt nitrogen gas escape until the hole could be welded, allowing the missile to launch.
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Vandenberg Air’ Force Base
Air Force
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Edward Jackawich
Lawrence McClain
Stop Me If You Can A Rail Line Suggestion Fallout
An Illinois Central Railroad suggestion to pay wages in cash caused a cash shortage when banks closed and a bandit robbed the cash the first day. The robber turned out to be the employee who proposed the plan. Vera Laurence won a Pan American Conference office after a tale about a sea bound infant. After training, the father proclaimed the child ready to be tide.
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Illinois Central Railroad
Vera Laurence
Boundiess
Ito
Junior
How Do You Stand By Barry Goldwater
Barry Goldwater argues that the Monroe Doctrine is effectively dead and has been transferred to Khrushchev by the Kennedy administration. He traces the doctrine from Monroe through Roosevelt and the Platt Amendment, noting legal justifications and changes under good neighbor policy. He suggests U.S. intervention remains a core principle to protect hemispheric security.
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Washington -2
Nikita Khrushchev
Lim Gratis
Kennedy
Jamies Monroe
Khrushchev
U.S
Cuba
Monroe
Ooe
Great Britain
George Ashington
Europe
Thomas Jeffferson
John Adams
Latin America
Moriime
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin’ D. Roosevelt
Deal
Goldwater
Miscellaneous trivia and a dated puzzle bag
A chaotic grab bag of questions and notes covers geography history and language. It lists trivia about capitals islands and mountains, hints at historical expeditions, and includes a memorial tag and birthday shoutouts.
Anti Semitism Charges Roil GOP Goldwater Campaign
The piece reports on waves of anti Semite attacks aimed at Barry Goldwater the Republican nominee frontrunner. It cites extremist groups like the American Nazi Party and a Birmingham based pamphlet linking Goldwater to Jewish espionage. It notes reactions from Bruce Felkner and references HUAC and Guardian figures, plus distant remarks on Indonesia’s President Sukarno and a protest by Louisiana congressman Joe Waggoner.
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Fulton Lewis
Washington
Omenge
Barry
Goldwater
Bruce L.fellmer
Fair Campaign Practices
Togic
Elsentigner
Sen. Goldwater
Felkner
GOP
Kennedy
America
Junalie
National Guardian
Sem
Indonesia
Susurna
Djakerts
U.S
Sukamy
Downis “Fing
Louisiana
Joe Waggoner
Dean Rusk
Whooping Cranes Grow Near Texas Coast Refuge
Wildlife officials report 31 whooping cranes at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, including seven chicks, the largest winter count since 1958 59. Secretary Udall notes the birds remain emblem of conservation and hope for four more cranes en route to Texas.
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Washeington
API
Texas
The
Interior
Stewart Udall
Aransas “National Wildlife: Refuge
Sever
Udall
Orans
San’ Antonio
Exploits of Sylvia in Bridge Club Anecdotes
A club column recalls Sylvia’s strange bridge plays and bold misdirections. In a famous hand she doubled six hearts after South bid it, leading the queen of hearts to defeat the contract, a moment that sparked talk among members and highlighted her quirky reasoning at the table.
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Sylvia
Hing
Sytria
Tim Geme
Ales Poaldof
Deel
South
Hearts
West
Queen of Hearts
Soutia
Asiyas
Tres Syndicate. Inc
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