Big Labor shrinks as share of rising U.S. workforce
The piece argues organized labor's share declines as the labor force grows from about 63 to 70 million. It notes 17 to 18 million union members and major cutbacks in auto, steel, and coal sectors due to automation. White collar growth weakens union strength in nonmanufacturing, leaving Big Labor financially and politically vulnerable despite absolute numbers.
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U.S
United Automobile Workers Union
Steel
United States
Odd position for U.S. airlines sparks call for reform
The article argues that international airlines are government-supported abroad while U S carriers face subsidies and competition. It criticizes the military air transport service for handling large commercial cargo, claiming it undercuts private carriers and harms military efficiency. It urges separating military cargo from civilian air services.
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U.S
The
Air Transport Association
Military Air Transport Service
MATS
American Commercial Airlines
Spring driving alert and safety tips from Maine officials
The Maine Highway Safety Committee urged careful driving as spring and Daylight Saving Time begin. They warned about driver inattention during evening trips, advised pulling over to admire scenery, and emphasized constant concentration. Officials urged sharing road safety with children returning to school and noted civic responsibility in biking and walking rules.
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Maine Highway Safety Committee
Maine Counryside
Washington sees Castro led drive through Latin America
U S officials warn Castro-communism spreads across Latin America with Cuban cells in a dozen countries. Trainees from Cuba target labor, student and press groups while propaganda touts literacy gains and worker benefits. Soviet bloc funds fuel a growing Communist cadre in the region.
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Ray Cromley
NEA Assn
Washington
NEA
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Latin America
Cuba
Castro
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Panama
Committee For Defense of
Costa Rica
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Soviet Union
Ernesto Guevara
Central
South America
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Red
A_ plantation workers conference
Brazil
China
New policy to cool Reds under Kennedy leadership
James Marlow analyzes Kennedy's foreign policy approach as largely incremental, stressing continuity with Truman and Eisenhower. The piece argues crises test resolve, while long term strategy seeks prepared defense, longer term aid, and stability against communism without new concepts. It notes Soviet strength growth and potential bigger challenges than in prior eras.
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Kennedy
Laos
Russia
Truman
Eisenhower
Greece
Turkey
Western Europe
Lebanon
Formosa
Berlin
Eisenower
Ruth Millett on wives and husbands in marriage
Ruth Millett observes common wifely attitudes in a column of quotes about marriage. The items question roles, money, silence, chores, public behavior, and expectations, highlighting tensions between spouses and the social norms of the era.
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Ruth Millett
Happiness Meaning Across Folks By Roland F Lavigne
A brief poem on happiness noting its varying meanings among health wealth and success. The author Roland F. Lavigne signs from Lewis Avenue Saco. The verse urges finding deep lasting happiness today and always.
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Roland F. Lavigne
Lewis Avenue
Saco
Industrys reports grow in American stockholders mail
New York AP reports annual shareholder mailings reach about 15 million Americans with corporate outlooks from major firms. Highlights include Pepsi-Cola eight bottle carton carrier, Lockheed solid fuel boosters, and diverse R D like nylon, solar cells, and new glass tech. Companies study smog controls, magnetic inks, and spaceflight challenges while touting future gains in containers, printing, and energy tech.
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New York
Usy
Pepsi-Cola
Endicott Johnson
Allied Chemical
du Pont
Sun Chemical
Corning Glass Works
Indiana Standard Oil
McGraw - Edison
Chrysler
Carrier
Foster Wheeler
Aluminum Ltd
North American Coal Corp
Lear, Inc
Pullman, Inc
French Leads in Virginia High School Language Study
In Richmond Virginia high school students favor French with 23 624 learners leading Spanish 16 618 German 1 008 and Russian 162 as latest counts show the popularity of foreign language study among Virginians.
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Richmond, Va
Biddeford-Saco Journal masthead and rates notice
Biddeford Saco Journal published daily except Sunday at Biddeford Maine lists Pau Casavant as publisher and T J Mahoney as editor with telephone numbers for departments. Subscription rates payable in advance are one month 185, six months 10 50, one year 21.00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and uses AP news dispatches.
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Adams Street
Biddeford
Maine
Pau Casavant
T J Mahoney
Associated Press
Boyle's Column Movie Ushers Yawn at Them
New York AP reports a string of comic quips from a movie usher about audience behavior and movie quirks. Jokes touch on popcorn quality, pet policies, audience questions, film confusingness, uniforms, naval parades, bribes for seat entry, aging stars, and lounge gossip.
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New York
Hidden Social Security rule eases retirement earnings doubt
Ray Henry explains that earnings before retirement do not affect monthly Social Security payments after retirement. The law allows drawing benefits in any month with earnings under 100 dollars, regardless of total yearly earnings. Apply up to three months before retiring and bring evidence. call the Social Security office to confirm.
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