Kennedy May Pick Nonilluminated Chairman For VIP Committee
Washington VIPs face January 20 changes as Montaigne’s President’s Committee on Employment of the Physically Handicapped may see a new chair. General Melvin J. Maas predicts Kennedy will choose someone close, ideally with access to the President and Cabinet. Maas notes his blindness as an asset and urges a physically handicapped leader, though not necessarily a blind man. The committee, praising employment of the handicapped, weighs bills on mobility rights and wheelchair access in flights, while lobbying for consistent rules across agencies and airlines.
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Kennedy to appoint Republicans to high posts in cabinet
In Bangor on September 2, Senator Kennedy warned that if elected he would avoid only appointing Democrats to senior roles. He cited Roosevelt and Truman as examples of Republicans serving in early cabinets and noted other potential picks like Robert Lovett and C Douglas Dillon. The piece weaves in brief quips about social notes and misc items.
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United States Ties With Japan And India Crucial In Asia
The United States should deepen military economic and cultural links with Japan as a bulwark against Communist Asia. It must counter neutralist and pacifist currents, support Japan’s trade, and back aid to less developed Southeast Asia while expanding regional security through SEATO. India needs long term aid, diplomacy on Kashmir, and support against Communist China. Southeast Asia requires stability via economic growth and aid to newly independent states to bolster defenses and representative institutions.
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Joan Fontaine credits illness as life’s diploma of joy
Actress Joan Fontaine speaks after recovering from a two year illness, saying a long battle cured her success fixations and taught true values. She notes energy and vitality shape performances, and that appreciating life outweighs chasing more fame or wealth. she hopes to live rather than merely succeed.
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Hollywood
Latin America to be focal point of Kennedy foreign policy
AP News Analyst William L. Ryan argues Latin America will be the Kennedy administration is most important and troublesome area. He cites unrest in Argentina with Peronist backers and possible Communist influence, and Betancourt era Venezuela facing a strong Communist party plus Castroist agitation. He warns rebels could devastate US policy and trigger wider turmoil.
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Latin America
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Latin Americas
Betancourt
Cuba
Fidel Castro
U.S
The Vamp Return and the Changing American Woman
A fashion column predicts a comeback of the 1920s vamp look with long beads heavy jewelry and cigarette holders, but an observer doubts lasting appeal. It argues teens housewives and working women favor practicality over glamour and will likely return to their usual roles after a brief flurry of vamp fashion.
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Paul Harvey on holes in US pockets and foreign trade
Paul Harvey critiques US aid and debt relief moves, arguing the nation shifted from aiding abroad to keeping gold at home. He notes reduced overseas loans and dependents repatriated, then highlights a new leakage: Americans buying more foreign goods including rising Japanese electronics. The piece links consumer imports to a broader trade imbalance.
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Canada
Imbalance in U S spending sparks call to curb imports
1960 critique urges Americans to halt import purchases and curb wage demands. Henry Ford shifts to foreign factories to build U S cars, Admiral Corp's Martin Sheridan warns Pan American firms may fail if imports persist. Russia expands exports 25 percent since 1958 while U S increases imports and gold reserves dwindle. Public urged to protect domestic industry and patch the economy by demanding production-led wage restraint.
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Martin Sheridan
Admiral Corporation
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General Features Corp
Frondizi warns of Castro links amid Latin America turmoil
In Biddeford Maine a column notes President Frondizi of Argentina warns of Communist and Castro influence in Latin America. It cites Cuban rise fueling anti Yankee sentiment, warns U.S. knowledge gaps could repeat, and mentions J Peter Grace's proposal for a Western Hemisphere secretary in a Kennedy cabinet. James Marlow away on vacation.
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Frondizi
Cuba
Latin America
J. Peter Grace
W.R. Grace & Co
New York
Kennedy
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U.S
500 Deaths on Highway During Thanksgiving Holiday
The Journal hosts a letter urging safer driving after about 500 highway fatalities during the Thanksgiving period. The writer cites speed, drunken driving, improper passing, and fatigue as causes and warns that winter conditions will worsen risk. He urges early departures to avoid life threatening haste.
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Charles Parsons
The Weeping Willow Tree Poem at Autumn Night
A seasonal poem by Lily D. Pearce from Old Orchard Beach praises a willow’s height and feathery plumes. Birds move through slender branches under sun moon and stars, and the speaker feels the tree weeping for joy as autumn deepens.
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A compact clue list for a daily crossword with across and down entries. Includes Chicago Colleq. 4 Where Columbus 8 8 Baseballs Sal the barber and various international and linguistic hints.
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