Post Brooklyn airliner collision pushes safety measures
Four months after the December Brooklyn crash, investigators’ findings await, but steps to prevent a repeat are underway. Voluntary speed limits below 300 mph near major terminals. mandatory instant reporting of instrument failures. better handoffs between air route and terminal control with more radar screens and radios. development of distance readouts and 3-D radar remains years away. Improvements to runways and lights for low ceilings expand gradually, with only about 100 fields equipped today. Government agencies and airlines press forward, learning from the disaster.
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Maine history spotlight sparks calls for public showcase
Earle Doucette argues Maine’s historic role is undervalued and urges towns to turn past significance into a statewide tourism showcase. He notes Popham Colony as a cradle of American history, urges signs and directions to historic sites, and urges sharing Maine’s legacy with visitors while stressing democracy and local pride.
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Kennedy guides foreign policy as empirical pragmatist
Washington observes President Kennedy organizing his foreign affairs team for full information, moving decisively from the White House. He meets leaders directly, using the telephone to inform and educate top officials, and handles key crises with direct actions and high-level diplomacy. He expects tough choices with Britain, Germany, and France, and may press for France to align NATO roles with greater support.
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Hollywood Mourns Marian Jordan Radio Star Fibber McGee and Molly
AP writer Bob Thomas recalls Marian Jordan who played Teeny and Mrs McGee in Fibber McGee and Molly. The show sparked a nation with warm humor rooted in Peoria Illinois. Creators Don Quinn Paul Hening and Phil Leslie praised its audience imagination and lasting charm.
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Jack Benny and Lawford cause TV Oscar buzz on air
New York AP TV Radio writer notes Sunday night TV reveals an English drawing room triangle with Jack Benny in a wig Peter Lawford as husband and Diana Dors as the lover. Lee Marvin in GE Theater delivers a brutal nightclub act and a sentimental wrap. NBC Sunday special in Cambridge hospital profiles draws and destitution. Oscar awards on ABC 10:30 to 12:30 hosted by Bob Hope.
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Young homemakers rediscover warm old furniture trends
Ruth Millett notes a nationwide shift by young brides toward antiques for new homes. From attics to dealers, they seek warmth and character in 1800s pieces, hoping to hand down traditions as modern, streamlined decor fades from favor.
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Pakistan population grows five babies a minute study warns
Karachi AP reports a government survey showing Pakistan’s population rising by five births per minute. From 75.9 million to 82.2 million in ten years, the rise threatens economic gains of the first five year plan and jeopardizes the second plan without birth control. The government pushes a birth control program.
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Kennedy Public Support Questioned Amid Busy Presidency
President Kennedy appears more a figure than a leader to many Americans as Congress returns from Easter vacation. The press notes rising popularity yet little public pressure on his programs, attributing this to his intense schedule, foreign affairs focus, and steady stream of proposals.
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House sends aides to Capitol for heat on bills
The piece notes Congress has shown slow progress on presidential requests, with hopes that some programs advance though likely not in full. It mentions Mr Casavant and the Biddeford Paper context while focusing on legislative action and timing.
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Paul Harvey on Organizations and patriotism
Paul Harvey argues against creating new groups and urges strengthening participation in existing institutions. He cites the American Legion and PTA as examples and warns against infiltration and dilution of influence by uninterested members. He emphasizes acting within established channels to defend national interests.
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Daily Crossword Puzzle Word Clues From A Classified Column
A compact record of a crossword puzzle clue list with numbers 58 to 66 and 8 12 13 21 24 27 29 30 47 49 52 53 54 55 56 62. The readable items include references to a singer Sack a French friend a wartime agency and geometry of clue lengths.
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