First Amendment prayer issue framed as constitutional question
Hearings in Washington on amending the First Amendment to allow prayers and Bible reading in public schools sparked emotion. Rep. Lindsay and Rep. Gilbert urged viewing the debate as a constitutional matter, not a religious clash, stressing it is about interpretation and implications for all Americans.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
John V. Lindsay
R-N. Y
Jacob H. Gilbert
D-N. Y
1964 set to be peak year for international travel
The American Society of Travel Agents predicts 1964 will see over 63 million people crossing borders for business and pleasure, spending more than 9 billion dollars abroad. Americans will account for about 10 million travelers spending over 3 billion abroad, while foreign visitors spend about 300 million here, underscoring travel’s broad impact on economies rather than travelers’ pockets.
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American Society of Travel Agents
Harry C
France
United States
New York City
International Business Machine
IBM
Sleepy Drivers Warned by Fatigue Report
A report links 1500 deaths and 50000 injuries yearly to sleepy drivers and notes daytime accidents from fatigue. Doctors suggest drinking coffee during trips, while some propose car makers add hot coffee urns, but drivers should stop roadside to drink it.
Rhodes Bill Proposes Free Mail-Back Tax Returns
Rep. John J. Rhodes of Arizona proposes a postal free return option for taxpayers sending final returns between January and April. The plan, costing a nickel or dime per filer, aims to ease morale during tax time while adding 3 to 4 million dollars to the postal deficit rather than a direct cost to taxpayers.
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Washington
John J. Rhodes
Arizona
Sam
Cleopatra suit over 50 million damages against Liz Taylor and Burton
20th Century Fox files suit for fifty million dollars claiming the film Cleopatra has been damaged by the antics of stars Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Publicity around the suit accompanies a movie already facing critical backlash and reduced attendance.
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20Th Century Fox
Liz Taylor
Richard Burton
Oil Quest Highlights Global Dependence and Geopolitics
The piece discusses oil as a vital economic and political force, noting extensive offshore discoveries and the influence of market distance on Indonesia's development. It suggests Australia may discover fields to cut reliance on imports and mentions offshore Dutch finds. It also touches on social topics like church attendance and gendered remarks about attire.
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Indonesia
Australia
Netherlands
Soviet fusion drive tops U.S. in energy control effort
Washington reports startling U.S. scientists findings that the Soviet Union has boosted fusion research with 600 scientists and major new facilities, aiming to control thermonuclear energy. Moscow’s Kurchatov lab leads a drive with high priority, potentially narrowing U.S. lead within five years.
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Washington
Enterprise Assn
NEA
U. S
Soviet Union
United States
Kurchatov
Moscow
Communist Party
U.S
Taft seats three for theater and other old tales
Boyle surveys a mix of curiosities from Taft’s theater habit to urban pigeon lore in Manhattan, elderly income and savings stats, schooling happiness gaps, Kipling quotes, folklore cures, ancient bowling finds, royal bans, Tahiti kiss customs, and early computer diagnosis, all in a brisk column with light anecdotes.
Industries Endure Profit Boom Across 1964 First Quarter
American business posted strong profits in Q1 1964 with General Motors leading at record three month earnings. U S Steel and Continental Can reported large gains, while the Wall Street Journal noted a 21.1 percent industry rise to 3.8 billion dollars. Only tobacco and apparel fell short of 1963 results as profits benefited from cost cuts automation and improved plants.
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AP Business News
New York
General Motors Corp
U.S. Steel Corp
Continental
What Gives a Woman Status With Other Women
Ruth Millett asks readers to list admired women and why they are respected, challenging superficial measures like wealth status dress size or social premiere. The column invites readers to weigh inner qualities of mind heart and character and to share their verdicts with the column.
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Ruth Millett
Aging and anxiety influence impotence in elderly men
A 60 to 74 year old VA study found about 55 percent potent, with physical illness not sole determinant. Experts caution sexual drive links to mental state and retirement stress, while diet and liver health also impact virility. seek medical guidance to address nonphysical causes.
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Martine, Segal
Retirement Advisors, Inc
Veterans of the Veteran's Administration Hospital
Hines
Ill
Nutritional Clinic
Hillman Clinic
Birmingham
Ala
Biddeford Saco Journal publisher and staff listing
Bideford Saco Journal from Biddeford Maine lists W Paul Casavant publisher and E P Ingalls managing editor with telephone numbers for editorial and subscriptions. It notes subscription rates payable in advance and states Associated Press rights and postal registration details.
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Adams Street
Biddeford
Maine
Post
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