Editorial Page The Real Goal Behind Reds Test Ban Move
The analysis argues Khrushchev backs a nuclear test ban excluding underground tests to gain Western concessions. It links the move to a Soviet demand for a non aggression pact and recognition of East European puppet regimes. The piece warns such recognition would depress European freedom and should not accompany a flawed treaty.
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Germany
Hungary
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Beating the system as a modern sport and defense
The piece surveys the rise of beat the system as a social pastime from New York theater hacks to petty shopliftings and open thefts. It contrasts harmless defiance with criminal acts and argues that many see it as a healthy individual rebellion against overbearing rules.
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Istandees
All-Star Baseball Talk and Zoo Baby News Sparks Dailies
A humorous private poll of 14 people passes the time with chatter about an all-star baseball game and a newborn baby bongo at the local zoo. National tensions droughts and a nuclear test ban hotten discussions frame the lighthearted slice of life.
Savory Summer Statistics For Outdoor Meals This Year
The article counts 81 percent of American families hosting cookouts this summer and 1.3 billion meals eaten outdoors. It cites $100 million in cooking equipment sales and a $750 million food bill, with immense quantities of sausage, pizza, sandwiches, eggs, and beverages. It closes with a satirical note on contradictory social issues and advice to check prices for sales.
Peace Corps expansion faces hurdles in Washington
Washington report notes Congress may approve boosting Peace Corps volunteers from 7,000 to 13,000 next year. Budget requests, linked to foreign aid cuts, face opposition amid ties to Youth Conservation Corps and domestic programs.
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Sargent Shriver Jr
U. S
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Fair Competition and the Negro Question in American Life
Paul Harvey argues that rising competition from African Americans could spur broader U.S. effort and lift all. He cites barriers in employment and unions, notes Civil Service and military promotion biases, and urges fair competition to avoid demoralization while benefiting all Americans. He recalls Kennedy on nonwhite hiring and highlights examples of gradual integration in offices.
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Washington, D.C
Robert Kennedy
Justice Department
Noisy debate on race and gender roles in public life
A hybrid column discusses race and gender in American society. It praises Black athletes for elite performance and compares capitalist competition to past women’s entry into business, noting rising standards and potential shifts as races and individuals advance.
Saco City Council Debates Waste Dump and Tax Referendum
Editor notes a Biddeford Saco Journal report where Mayor Whelan discusses St. Francis College waste dumping into the Saco River, cites a “D” pollution rating, and proposes a citizen referendum to raise taxes for river cleanup amid rising concerns of river pollution.
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Saco
Disgusted Republican Comments on Taxes and Water Waste
A reader voices frustration with rising taxes and government actions in Saco. He questions mayoral and alderman decisions on waste dumping, tax hikes, and calls for clean water. He suggests adopting a city manager to improve governance.
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Saco
P. S
Travel a Good Investment Says Babson Park Expert
Babson Park Mass travel essay notes foreign travel down costs versus other expenses in 1962 Americans spent about 2.9 billion on foreign travel up 10 percent and early 1963 figures show growing curiosity. European and Mediterranean destinations attract most travelers with West Indies and Americas rising. Haitians troubles shift patterns but create opportunities for broader trips for families and younger generations. He urges using local travel agencies for tailored plans by ship or plane and stresses broadening options for heirs.
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Gary Crosby
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Bill Dana
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Dominican Republic
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Haii
American cookery revisited in Maine Today
Earle Doucette argues that American cooking, especially Maine farm and sea products, should not be displaced by exotic foreign dishes. He cites chickens as an example and stresses using Maine produce to preserve quality and local sustenance.
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Maine Cooks Spark Renaissance in American Cooking
In Maine the author argues for reviving American cooking by simple careful prep. He praises Maine chefs and New England flavors, warns against long boiling corn, and recalls the sinking of the Maine as a sharp contrast to culinary tradition.
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