Surpluses linger as researchers warn of long run farm glut
Durable surpluses linger as political leaders promise plans to curb them yet researchers from the Agriculture Department project persistent surpluses for at least a generation. They note untapped technology could boost yields and require only modest land expansion to meet 1975 demand, with surpluses returning if new land and tech gains outpace population growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Bank
Agriculture Department
Ncne
U. S
Ruth Millett
Chidren
Slow Down and Live. Maine Police Urge Caution on Weekends
The Maine State Police issue a public service reminder highlighting the slogan Slow Down and Live. They warn that many severe highway crashes occur on weekends and during summer travel when vacationists flood roads. Drivers should avoid the fatal five violations excessive speed speed too fast for conditions following too closely improper passing and failure to yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Maine State Police
Inflation hits savers across six categories 1939 to 1960
An Economists' National Committee report warns that inflation reduced purchasing power by over 228 billion dollars or 57 percent for savers in six areas: U S savings bonds bank time deposits savings and loan capital life insurance in force annuities paid social security trust and unemployment funds. The piece notes many are affected and fixed incomes suffer most.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Committee On Monetary Policy
U. S
Washington News Highlights From NASA to TV Gaffes and Gadgets
A miscellany of light missteps and gadgets marks a Washington reel of incidents. NASA scientists failed to fix a TV sound. Senator Barry Goldwater tests a sun triggered flag-raising gadget in Phoenix. Abraham Ribicoff recalls a teleprompter glitch at a national convention. FAA chief Najeeb Halaby cites a Navy locker room scent. Don McBride explains his roses secret. ex-New York gang members tour with a film, and a 555-foot Washington Monument sighting sparks a groovy remark about the capital’s nightlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Bennett
Abraham Ribicoff
LeRoy Collins
National Association of Broadcasters
Florida
Ribicoff
Collins
Najeeb E. Halaby
Federal Aviation Agency
FAA
Halahy
New York
Washington Monument
Richard Velez
Velez
Washington
Leisure industry looks for rebound in 1962 spending
AP reports analysts optimistic about outdoor equipment, toys, and cultural pursuits driving a rebound in recreation spending to about 44 billion dollars. Weather, disposable income, and longer vacations are expected to lift sales after a downturn from last summer and recession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AP Business News
New York
U.S.A. Inc
C.lt. Financial Corp
Warning to foreign visitors from HAL BOYLE
An open letter to European travelers offers humorous and practical tips for visiting the United States. It covers etiquette, tipping, handling money, language attempts, photography consent, and cultural quirks, urging respectful behavior and enjoyment while noting local quirks and customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kennedy
United States
Brooklyn Bridge
Debbie Harrison Sparks MGM in Hollywood Hopes
Bob Thomas reports on Debbie Harrison whose presence at MGM stirs optimism in Hollywood. The piece notes her career momentum, project involvement, and the studio’s expectations as she navigates new roles and public attention.
Understanding marriage through a breadwinner's view
Ruth Millett urges wives to see marriage from the husband’s perspective and adjust expectations. The Hollywood AP roundup notes Debbie Reynolds in How the West Was Won and other film industry tidbits with stars like Kim Novak, Ben Hur’s female leads, and Henry Fonda returning to films.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Holiday Foundelay
MGM
Debbie Reynolds
West
Kim Novak
New York
Ben Hur
Haya Hayareet
20Th Fox
Ruth
Elana Eden
Bill Holden
Virginia Mong
Waer Wanger
Alexandria
Cleopatra
Lawrence Durell
Justine
Jill St. John
Henry Fonda
Fred Astaire
London
John Hay Whitney
Court of St. James
Military retirement must change says congressman Kilday
In Washington pressure grows for active duty personnel to contribute to their retirement plans. Representative Paul J. Kilday argues contributions would protect benefits from future cuts. Also notes veterans burial allowances and GI bill prospects for peacetime service, with Budget Bureau skepticism about a cold war GI bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Henry
Washington
Congress
Paul J. Kilday
Tex
Kilday
House
Budget Bureau
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee
Kennedy
Subcommittee
Ralph Yarborough
Korea
Senate
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across Clue List
Across clues cover many terms from hallowed to maize spike with entries like mountain lion and exclamations. The list includes language notes, titles, and various cultural terms, presenting a broad crossword fill challenge with numerous two to four word answers and several foreign phrases.
Flabby American report on ABC probes national fitness
New York AP notes ABC program depicts a soft nation, citing marshmallow youth and failed fitness tests. Experts urge exercise such as half bends and stair climbs. Murrow returns to TV with Meet the Press interview plan. Perry Como Show and Parole Granted at Circle Theatre are recommended tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
ABC
Edward R. Murrow
CBS
New Frontiersmen
U.S
Perry Como
NBC
Circle Theatre
Also Mentioned on This Page
Albert Einstein
BY Bruce Biossat
Washington News
Sen
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Phoenix
Ariz
Goldwater
Bugs
Don McBride
Bob Kerr
D-Okla
Don
Business Mirror
Hal Boyle
Biddeford - Seco
Adams Street
Biddeford
Pau Casavant
T J Mahoney
Associated Press
Debbie
By Bob Thomas
Veterans Administration
The
Hall Syndicate, Inc
U.A.R
Kurdistan
Begum
Fion
Ktale
San
Cal
Colleq
Fraulein
Jack Sprat
Haakon
Eric
Hamlet
American Samoa
Chkalov
Cynthia Lowry
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!