Goldwater faces decision on Republican presidential bid stance
Washington report notes mounting pressure on Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona to take a clear position on a future Republican presidential bid. A Chicago meeting and growing mail traffic suggest a cautious path of quiet assent, with insiders predicting a delegate bloc strategy at the 1964 GOP convention.
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Nelson Rockefeller
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Editorial Page Thought for Evening
Thought for the evening reflects on a life spent in loving leaving little time for complaint or unhappiness, quoting Joseph Joubert.
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Joseph Joubert
New York Court Declares Korean War A War For Insurance
A New York appellate court ruled the Korean conflict constitutes a war for purposes of an insurance policy double indemnity clause. The case involved a soldier killed in Korea and contested whether the hostilities were a war or a police action. The court sided with war designation, urging a dignified tribute to the 33,000-plus who died.
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Korea
Washington
U Thant Elected U N Secretary General A Strong Success
The election of U Thant of Burma to the United Nations secretary general post in his own right resolves a crisis that threatened to split the body. Russia’s shift to back Thant amid the Cuban missile confrontation marks a notable diplomatic victory and signals a capable successor to Dag Hammarskjold with a term through 1966.
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Cuba
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Government Postal Costs vs Private Parcel Service Debate
The Oakland Leader argues the postal service operates as a government monopoly with high costs, citing postal rate increases and comparing with REA Express. It urges setting parcel post charges to reflect true costs to curb the federal deficit, now around eight billion dollars annually, and praises private firms for efficiency.
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California
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Parcel Post
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Repeal urged for World War II taxes on retail, transit
The piece urges Congress to finish reform by repealing remaining World War II taxes, noting transport taxes were cut and air tickets reduced to five percent. It argues these levies curb consumer spending and harm the economy, calling for action when Congress convenes. It closes with a holiday prompt to start shopping early and a light aside about schoolyards at recess.
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OECD urges tax cuts to spur growth in budget plan
OECD officials argue the next federal budget should target faster U S growth to reduce the deficit over time. They say modest deficits can be tolerated if they lift employment and industrial activity, with tax cuts boosting after tax corporate earnings and demand while long term inflation stays controlled.
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AP Business News
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Organization For Economic Cooperation and Development
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America
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Morgan Guaranty Trust Co
Budget Bureau
Congress
Babson Reviews 1962 as Basis for 1963 Forecast
Babson analyzes the 1962 economic landscape from Babson Park Massachusetts noting government roles in labor and steel pricing, a stock market slump then rally, and global tensions. He cites 1962 GDP near 555 billion, record industrial output, rising employment, and consumer strength, while warning of weak wage growth and persistent price pressure.
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China
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Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues Summary
A compact crossword list with across and down clues including science, mythology, languages, and common nouns. Answers span eras from ancient gods to modern terms, with references to meteors, crafts, animals, navigation, and daily objects.
Millett column weighs time value of housework versus shortcuts
Ruth Millett argues housewives feel guilty about shortcuts like prepared mixes and frozen foods. She cites Agricultural Research Service data showing four extra kitchen hours save $6.70 daily meals but earn only 45 cents per hour, urging women to value their time and use shortcuts if it benefits family and personal goals.
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Santa Claus
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Father Christmas
France
Pere Noel
Russia
Father Frost
New York Stock Exchange
Switzerland
Indonesia
Helen Rowand
British Dental Association
Internal Revenue Service
Paris
Theodore Roosevelt
Policemen's honor and the bias of uniforms
Paul Harvey reflects on police corruption while noting most officers are honest. He cites cases across Denver Des Moines Boston New York and Syracuse where many officers faced theft or collusion, yet argues the problem lies with a few and that the badge still protects society. He questions moral immunity and stresses the value of law enforcement.
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Chicago
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General Features Corp
Biddeford Daily Record Publication Details
Biddeford Maine publication data lists publisher Paul Casavant editor T J Mahoney and contact numbers AT 3 3625 AT 2 1535. Subscription rates in advance are 1 month 1.85 six months 10.50 or 12 months 21.00 with Associated Press news rights noted.
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Maine
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