Editorials Victory for Southern Negroes
Editorial argues Supreme Court’s refusal to review a Mississippi murder case highlights systemic voting disenfranchisement of Black citizens. It notes counties with no or near-zero Negro registered voters prevent juror inclusion, forcing Southern states to choose between extending voting rights or upholding enforcement only in white communities. The piece views the ruling as potential pressure to broaden suffrage and justice.
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South
U.S. Supreme Court
Carroll County
Mississippi
Robert Lee Goldsby
Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Goldsby
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Deep South
Probing Life Origins Through Nobel Chemistry Advances
The 1959 Nobel Prize to Severo Ochoa and Arthur Kornberg highlights breakthroughs in biological synthesis of nucleic acids. Their work clarifies life processes and virus mechanisms, bridging animate and inanimate matter and hinting at life arising from inorganic substances, a shift with profound philosophical implications.
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U.S
Severo Ochoa
Arthur Romberg
Ochoa
Kornberg
Harlow Shaplay
Darwin
Copernicus
Ohao
The Plight of the Elderly Poor in America
A Harvard economist cites that 16 million Americans over 65 should have at least three quarters of a typical income, yet 60 percent earned under $1,000 last year. About 500,000 widows above 65 receive $56 monthly in social security, and many retirees face penury with limited meals and medical care. Massachusetts stands out with stronger elderly aid programs.
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Harvard
America
Senate
Boston
Massachusetts
Misgivings Confirmed Over Greylock Tramway Amendment
Governor Furcolo confirms long lasting consequences of the Greylock tramway amendment as it relates to the Commonwealth treasury and potential wider impact. Pittsfield Superintendent Russell discusses September facilities and September 1961 overcrowding relief with Mayor Haughey. Berkshire Courier is saluted for 125 years of local coverage.
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Greylock
Treasury
Commonwealth
Furcolo
Pittsfield
Russell
Haughey
Stockbridge
Cynthia Seton
PTA
Community Chest
Berkshire Courier
Great Barrington
Tramway Authority
Massachusetts Port Authority
Thomas E. Enright
Berkshire County
Furcolo tramway defense shocks aides and New Bedford win
Beacon Hill reports Gov. Furcolo defended the sneak tramway amendment at a press event, signaled approval of the guaranteed state interest, and faced staff surprise over the policy. Separately, Howard Young won the New Bedford Senate seat, cutting the Democrats' margin and signaling a statewide Republican campaign pattern aided by strong organization and Saltonstall outreach.
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Furcolo
Tramway
GOP
New Bedford
Mount Greylock
North Dartmouth
Howard Young
Antone Silva
Senate
Arthur J. Mullens
Democra
Young
Silva
Furcola
House
Beacon Hil
Pittsfield
Republican State Committee
Leverett Saltonstall
U.S. Senate
Furcelo
Between &O
State House
Saltonstall
Dover
Foster Varcalo
Aftermath of Britain's Conservative victory reshapes cabinet
The Conservative election win prompts a cabinet reshuffle. Prime Minister Macmillan expands liberal Conservative influence by adding progressive ministers. Richard A. Butler, a key figure in rebuilding the party after 1945 defeat, becomes a main spokesman for Conservative policy and potential successor.
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Britain
Macmillan
Richard A. Butler
East-West Summit Plans Rise After Cabinet Shuffle
Macmillan shifts cabinet to speed a summit aimed at a concrete disarmament deal in Berlin. Adenauer backs an early meeting with Dec. 7 floated. Lodge urges a practical path on testing bans and surprise-attack prevention at the UN. NATO talks and a Turkey missile base signal Khrushchev will push sweeping disarmament at any summit.
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Macmillan
West Berlin
Adenauer
West Germany
State Department
Washington
U.N
Henry Cabot Lodge
United Nations
Khrushchev
United States
Turkey
Greece
NATO
U.S
Brainwashing in the High Schools reviewed
A critic across the political spectrum reviews F Merrill Root’s Brainwashing in the High Schools, arguing the Earlham College professor distorts American history to push a far right agenda. The piece contends Root inflates liberal bias in texts like The Making of Modern America and A History of Our Country, while misrepresenting figures from Washington to Roosevelt.
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F Merrill Root
Devin Adair
Earlham College
Richmond
Ind
America
Leon F. Canfield
Howard B. Wilder
David §. Muzzy
Pittsfield
Wilson
Lincoln
Hoover
Coolidge
Root
Canfield
Wilder
Hitler
S O
Mr. Root
Publshers Assn
Color vision in animals and new cancer therapy notes
The article surveys animal color vision showing many mammals see black and white with limited color, and notes horses and birds differ. It reports Montefiore Hospital installing a cesium 137 radiotherapy unit as a newer, cheaper cancer treatment option alongside cobalt 60 histories. It also covers ultrasonic milk processing for long storage, autumn leaf coloration science, and a new 142 foot radar telescope at Stanford for planetary radar astronomy.
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Montefiore Hospital
New York
Charles Bottstein
Montefiore
England
Canada
National Institute of Research In Dairying
Shintheld
United States
Scandinavia
Stanford University
Palo Alto
Calif
Jodreil Bank
Venus
Mars
Sun
Otter Space
Moon
Solar System
Earth
Cheshire Lions Join State Drive For Eye Research Month
Kenneth Negus of Cheshire urges support for the Massachusetts Lions Club Eye Research Month drive to raise 280000 for eye disease research. Cheshire Lions join about 250 clubs statewide with door to door light bulb and broom sale Sunday Oct 18 from 7 30 am to 2 pm to aid projects at Tufts Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and other labs.
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Massachusetts Lions Club
Tufts
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
FE. B. Dunphy
Ophthalmic Plastics Laboratory
Howe Laboratory of Ophthalmology
Retina Foundation
Cheshire
College women and early marriage quoted by Amith College president
The remarks condemn the mania for early marriage as giving a false value system. Women hesitate to pursue higher degrees and avoid taking decisions or responsibilities that education should foster, per Thomas C. Mendenhall.
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Thomas C. Mendenhall
Amith College
Tibet Debate Opens at United Nations
The United Nations begins its current session with a Tibetan issue on the agenda amid disarmament proposals. The body votes 43 to 11 to debate Tibet while India abstains, drawing sharp criticism of Prime Minister Nehru from Indian press and opponents.
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United Nations
Mr. x
India
Nehru
Steelworkers Seek 214 Cents in Two Years in Strike Talks
Optimism rose after a new counter offer emerged as Steelworkers proposed 214 cents over two years to counter Industry’s 15 cent base and work rule changes. Industry pressed for control of work stoppages while market gains followed the news. Secretary Mitchell voiced improved prospects and officials hoped a Taft Hartley injunction ruling by Monday, with arbitration plans looming. Congress may push mandatory arbitration if a voluntary deal fails.
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Mitchell
Pr Dent
Congress
Public Demands Federal Regulatory Reform and Quiz Show Probe
Public sentiment favors compulsory arbitration in labor disputes and a major overhaul of federal agencies. Voters fault lax oversight by the Federal Communications Commission and Federal Trade Commission amid quiz show deception. Charles Van Doren, missing five days, is subpoenaed to testify November 2 on quiz rigging.
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Federal Communications Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Charles van Doren
World War II Great Dief George C Marshall Dies at 78
World War II Chief Dief George C Marshall 78 died last night after years of illness. He served as chief of U.S. planning in World War II and later as secretary of state under Truman. Churchill called him one of the greatest military figures, and Eisenhower, who Marshall helped, ordered gay people flown at half staff in memory.
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George C. Marshall
U.S
Truman
China
Eisenhower
Marshall
Europe
Winston Churchill
Cc.k,p
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