Dangers of Military Pump Priming in Kennedy Era Politics
The Bennington Banner reports how Kennedy faces stiff Congress opposition on many bills while defense spending soars. Air Force Chief of Staff LeMay seeks 491 million for the RS70 bomber, with House passage likely, highlighting congressional pork and military-industrial influence. The piece cites Eisenhower’s warning and argues the economy risks becoming dependent on a large permanent military establishment.
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Senate Appropriations Subcommittee
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House
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Federal Aid to the Arts Advisory Council Proposal
The House Rules Committee blocks hearings on a bipartisan bill creating a federal Advisory Council on the Arts. The 21 private members would advise on cultural exchange, selecting organizations, and possible subsidies, with no funds beyond a small staff. The plan aims to morally back cultural growth without funding.
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Federal Advisory Council On the Arts
Kennedy
Soviet Union
Withholding Tax Debate Highlights Practical Hurdles
The Christian Science Monitor argues the proposed withholding on dividends and interest is not a new tax but a collection mechanism. It urges simplification, questions paperwork burden, and notes potential use of electronic data processing to verify reports while warning against hastily building an elaborate system.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Senate Finance Committee
Nuclear power and alliance unity under McMahon Act policy
The text argues the United States must retain control of nuclear know-how within the Western Alliance to prevent a weakened, standalone European nuclear deterrent. It contends Britain faces obsolescence in missiles and that sharing with France risks misalignment with U.S. security aims, warning of a world war risk if nuclear forces are split. It also highlights long-term implications for US-France relations and the Anglo American nuclear club.
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Belgium
Netherlands
Italy
Paris
Bonn
Asia
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Tecumseh High School seeks 90000 for new building
A letter extols loyalty to Old Tecumseh High School in Oklahoma while urging alumni to donate toward a new school. Plans include a basement used as tornado and bomb shelter and lunch room as funds are raised to build atop it. The author recalls 1916 roots and hopes for community support.
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Tecumseh
Oklo
Yesteryear
Okla
Jeannine Brooks
Cooper
Sam
Reapportioning Vermont A veteran official weighs town consolidation
A longtime government official argues Vermont must modernize representation as urban growth skews the House. He discusses consolidating small towns into villages for voting, realigning seats by county, and potential gains in towns like Bennington, Brattleboro, and Windham for fairer representation.
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