Kennedy plague recedes as Edward Kennedy survives crash
Editorial notes the Kennedy brothers survived a plane crash after an assassination attempt on President Kennedy's sibling. It credits doctors and chance for his survival, reflects on national grief, and cites John Webster lines about multiple doors to death as the nation moves past renewed tragedy.
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Kennedy
Chance
Sen
Edward Kennedy
Kathleen
Joseph Jr
John Ebster
Centenarians reveal common threads in long lives
The Social Security Administration compiled biographies of 261 centenarians, noting few had formal schooling, most were farmers, nearly all showed moderation in tobacco and alcohol, and many lived through the Civil War era. Despite medical advances, the farm lifestyle and hard work appear linked to longevity.
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Social Security Administration
America
Social Security
Call of the States at Conventions Inspires Unity
The article reflects on the grandeur and solemnity of state calls at national nominating and bal loting events. It notes how diverse regional accents form a panorama of American breadth, yet laments a fading distinct speech as history and mobility iron out differences, predicting a future Midwestern twang.
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United States
Deep South
New England
Kansas
Stainless steel razor blades cut back obsolescence theory
A new stainless steel razor blade challenges the idea that planned obsolescence fuels the economy. Though costlier, these blades shave longer and now monopolize about 75 percent of sales. Major manufacturers report rising earnings as Americans buy about 3 billion blades annually. The trend explains why beards and handlebar moustaches are unlikely to return.
Witchcraft and politics in the Congo an unwelcome clash
The Congo war scene features government troops capturing an elderly woman believed to be the rebels chief witchdoctor who supplied the rebels with medicine. Officials claim her removal could cripple anti government forces and alter the course toward peace, arguing witchcraft may rival politics in urgency.
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Congo
The
Craft unions may test bill impact on building trades
Washington observers warn that the 1964 civil rights act’s equal employment provisions could provoke a white backlash in northern cities among skilled craft unions such as electricians plumbers and bricklayers. Desegregation fears center on job seniority continuity and the influence of small craft teams and subcontractors within construction.
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Bruce Biossat
Washington
Enterprise Assn
Perno
AFL — Cio
Brasselle Sees Career Pivot From Cantor to Reporter
Hollywood producer actor Keefe Brasselle recalls hot and cold years in Hollywood after The Eddie Cantor Story. He explains how signing Jerome Weidman to write and his own company led to CBS series deals, with Reporter and two comedies set for 1965 66. He remains busy across both coasts.
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Bob Thomas
Hollywood (Ap
Keefe Brasselle
Hollywood
Eddie Cantor
CBS
Jerome Weidman
Weidman
Jerry
New York
Brasselle
Market Outlook From Babson on Inflation and Stocks
Roger Babson argues since 1962 the Dow Jones has risen to new highs despite a prior panic. He notes inflation fears and government spending as potential drivers, with commodities ample and productive capacity surplus damping immediate inflation risks.
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Babson Park
Mass
U.S
Johnson
TV Commercials Fail To Catch Viewers Says Study
AP reports that ads air at about 40 000 television spots yearly with viewers recalling few messages. A survey of an hour long program shows 21 percent remember none, 19 percent recall one, and 17 percent recall two. The writer plans a month long Hollywood trip to review new season programs.
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Cynthia Lowry
NEW York (Ap
Gordon Webber
Broadcasting
Webber
Hollywood
Leashed dogs and local nuisance debate letter
A reader defends leash laws after a Journal editorial on dog nuisance. The writer mocks the idea of no rational solution, praises a leash as not hindering a dog, and urges lawmakers to address the issue. The letter emphasizes the newspaper’s role in informing and influencing civic discussion.
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Journal
Webster's Dictionary
Powers
Death toll in Valley of Blind children within ten years
Britannica Book of the Year notes 30 to 50 percent of children in Mbereshi Northern Rhodesia die before age ten. Malaria and blindness are widespread alongside hookworm in the region.
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Mbereshi
Rhoesia
Valley of Blind
Hedging Inflation Ahead Says Market Outlook in Biddeford Journal
The Biddeford Journal editorial urges patience as stocks and real estate drop, arguing deflation may persist and inflation hedges should be timed carefully. It cautions investors to acquire inflation-hedge investments selectively, noting inflation likely but advising caution now.
Supreme Court blow to rural population rights
Paul Harvey argues the Warren Court's one man one vote ruling undermines rural voices and shifts power to big cities. He contends reallocation of representation ignores geography and state traditions, predicting loss of rural representation in Congress and Washington.
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Supreme Court
Paul Harvey
Warren Court
High Court
New York City
New York State
Chicago
Illinois
Detroit
Michigan
Rulin
United States Senate
Congress
Washington
Retirement's grand tour along the ridge
Ed ward Streeter and three companions tour Europe from Paris through Spain, the Alps, and Italy in a financed retirement trip. The book, priced at $4.95, blends humor with travel detail about hotels, dining, language slips, and local quirks, yielding a pleasant, well-paced narrative.
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Edward Streeter
Harper
Paris
Spain
Andorra
France
Switzerland
Italy
Yugoslavia
Ored
Charles
Anne
Sally
New York
Streeter
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down List Snarl
A dense list of crossword clues across and down with uneven spacing and many garbled words. It enumerates 5 across clues 10 14 15 etc and numerous down clues including names and languages, but OCR errors obscure several items making precise answers difficult.
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Washington News
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AFL
Jolson
Roger Babson
Pearle’s Forum
Diddeford
Lace Journal
Adams Street
Biddeford
Maine
W. Paul Casavant
E. P. Ingalls
Associated Press
Paul Harvey News
Alabama
China
Poe
Mephisto
Tiny
Enelich
Siberia
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Mitch
Mountain Pass
India
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