On the Contrary Chance To Vote Doesn't Mean You Can Move to Easy Street
A commentator argues that voting access does not improve the lives of the unemployed, poor, or marginalized. He decries the persistence of economic greed, limited political reform, and the device of political rhetoric that fails to lift the deprived, noting that workers face layoffs, rent, and poverty regardless of which party governs. The piece laments the illusion of opportunity and warns against reliance on political change to fix systemic inequities.
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Easy Street
White House
Kennedy
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Quotations Reflect Debates on Religion and Reform
The piece cites Rev H A Reinhold of Pittsburgh criticizing religiosity as superstition in pop culture and liturgical reform. Dr James Berbos comments on newborn quintuplets with concern for the family’s normal life. Gov John Connally of Texas asserts religion as a launching pad for combating atheistic communism.
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Jesus
Mary
H. A. Reinhold
Pittsburgh
John Connelly
Texas
U.S. Economy Moves Toward 600 Billion Mark
Government forecasters project the United States to produce goods and services totaling about 596 billion dollars by year end, with a likely 620 billion under tax-cut stimulus by next year’s election. The piece contrasts U.S. growth with a slowing Soviet pace and notes Kennedy era gains.
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U.S
U.S.S.R
Kennedy
America
Congress
Soviet Union
Boston to require LD cards for 21 to 25 year olds
A proposed bill by Albert ONeill would require half a million residents aged 21 to 25 in Boston to hold an LD card with photo to buy alcohol. Dr John D Coughlan reports a 10 percent problem-drinker rate among 7 to 17 year olds, with most starting before 15, and urges licensing boards to adopt similar measures.
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Boston
Yong
Albert O'Neil
Peabody
Boston Licensing Board
State Division of Youth Service
John D. Coughlan
Boston Board
O'Neil
Luce Defends Madame Nhu Amid Vatican Carricula
A critical profile of Clare Boothe Luce ties her praise of Madame Nhu to political maneuvering within Catholic circles and the Kennedy era. The piece contrasts Luce's fervent defense with sharper notes on her judgments of Viet Nam figures and U S church politics.
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Billy Graham
Heywood Broun
George Jean Nathan
Clare Boothe Luce
Henry Ford
Pius XII
Mrs. Luce
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New York Times
Madame Nhu
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Charlie Parker
Viet Nam
Chiang Kai-shek
Madame Chiang
China
State Department
Mao Tse-tung
Chiang
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