Starbeams and the man who writes them
Kansas City notes on Boyle's column Starbeams the long running humor feature in the Kansas City Star with Bill Vaughan at the helm. The piece recalls the column's origins and its iconic place in American journalism.
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Hal Boyle
Kansas City
Kansas City Star
Garfield
Indiana
Colorado
William Rockhill Nelson
America
Svarams
Charley Blood
Starbeams
Vaughan
Bill
St. Louis
Editorial Page Thought For Evening
The Thought For Evening reflects on self knowledge quoting Thales that the hardest task in life is to know oneself. It offers a reflective prompt likely accompanying editorial commentary on personal insight and civic duty.
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Thales
Socialism's waning grip in Britain and Sweden
The piece notes that Communist regimes deny real voting power while Western nations like Britain and Sweden drift away from total nationalization. It cites Britain's Conservative shift toward private enterprise and Sweden's Social Democrats adopting a mixed program favoring private enterprise with public safeguards, urging readers to learn from these changes.
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England
Labor Party
Sweden
Social Democrats
Social Democratic Party
Britain
Labor force growth and automation risk in new decade
The Labor Department forecasts a 20 percent rise in the U.S. workforce over the new decade outpacing population growth. Ralph T. Moore argues higher minimum wages and broader wage-hour laws threaten unskilled labor and could accelerate automation, as retailers face higher costs and reduced hiring.
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Labor Department
Ralph T. Moore
Oregon Voter
Diminishing return questions gasoline tax impact
The piece argues gasoline tax increases have outpaced pump prices, reducing revenue as motorists economize. It notes 1949–1959 state taxes rose 62 times and federal tax by 1.5 to 4 cents per gallon, yet pump prices rose far less, fueling consumer hostility toward government. It ties compact cars to lower gasoline demand and tax yield. It also mentions a 24-year-old blonde police recruit drawing attention.
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National Gasoline Association of America
Washington News Snippets From Jerry Bennett
Soviet agriculture counselor Volkov visits an Arizona cattle ranch and ends up seeking directions to a shower. Dupont Plaza Hotel serves a new Black Russian cocktail. Clement Maggia’s orange dessert debuts at the Sheraton Carleton. Rep. Derounian moves to curb discount liquor stores in Washington. Swedish Dredger cocktail linked to a Swedish dredging boat captain. Hod Carriers Union hosts a long lunch at their new headquarters. Rep Ayres advocates a waiter whistle as a gag in crowded rooms.
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Jerry Bennett
Enterprise Assn
Washington
NEA
Gregory I. Volkov
Arizona
Volkov
Dupont Plaza Hotel
Sheraton- Carleton Hotel
Bernard Binon
Clement Maggia
Epicurean Club
Steven Derounian
RN. Y
New York Railroad
Herb Reid
Reid
Hod Carriers
James Mitchell
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Bill Ayres
R-Ohio
Ayres
Welk's rise from Dakota bands to national fame begins
AP reports that Lawrence Welk, born near Strasburg North Dakota, left the farm in 1924 after bouncing among Dakota Nebraska Minnesota bands. He formed his own group in 1925 and built a career from local dance halls to television, emphasizing melody and champagne style while adapting to show business and a growing entertainment dynasty.
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Hollywood
Lawrence Welk
Strasburg
N.D
Dakotas
Nebraska
Minnesota
Lawrence
Welk
Calfornia
Aragon Ballroom
Pacific Ocean Park’ Dance Palace
ABC
Dakota
Welk Reflects On Music And Reading Ability
In Biddeford Maine entertainer Welk discusses his music label and audiences. He acknowledges his music is often deemed corn but remains unfazed and notes he learned to read music gradually from fellow musicians over the years.
U N Debate on World Court and UN Influence Sparks Letter
Charles Par urges withdrawal from the United Nations and preservation of constitutional sovereignty. He cites the World Court and potential Communist bloc dominance in the UN as risks to U.S. law, noting support from Eisenhower Nixon and presidential candidates for repealing reservations.
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Mark Clark
United Nation
Korea
United States
United Nations
Clark
World Court
Court of International Justice
U. S
Tom Connally
U. S. Senate
Eisenhower
Nixon
Kennedy
Humphrey
Charles Par
New TV Series Promises Much For Summer
NBC debuts Sundays with Thunder of Silence a police action drama featuring a deaf school fire and a wary superintendent. The piece showcases realistic deaf children scenes. TV schedules show many reruns as summer sets in. CBS offers three new daytime summer shows including drama soap and game show.
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Cynthia Lowry
New York
NBC
CBS
Metropolitan Opera
ABC
Ruth Millett advises June brides on becoming head of house
Memo from Ruth Millett urges husbands to lead households, share chores with employed wives, and set clear boundaries with in laws. It cautions against laziness, urges inclusion of personal pursuits, and stresses earning respect by taking the initiative.
Social Security Q and A Clarifies Benefits and Rules
Reader questions cover survivor benefits for a family of six totals 254 per month. early retirement and record freezing limits. Civil Service retirement booklet availability. proof issues when birth records are lost. legal help optional but not required. citizenship not needed for benefits. how to obtain the updated handbook Security For You from Ray Henry.
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Ray Henry
KK. K
Fall River
Mass
T.A.L
Waukegan Isl
Sellar
T.F
Columbia
Substitutes for a 60 Across in Daily Crossword Puzzle
Awards given since 1901 cover many clues from 1 Flavor and 2 Siouan Indian to 56 F D R measure. The list includes 60 Across Capital of French West Africa and 61 Capital of French West Africa.
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French West Africa
Alaska
U. S
Tiffany’s Field
Colley
N.Y
Paris
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Pip) Thompson
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Maine
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T. J. Mahoney
Atlantic
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People’s Forum
Steve Allen
Mort Sahl
Diana Dors
LOTTA
Tulsa, Okla
Oklahoma Natural Gas Co
Ruth Millett
Retirement and
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W. B
San Pedro
Calif
Civil Service
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N. Y
Social Security Administration
Social Security
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