President's Temper and Press Images Leave Mark on Era
In a candid reminiscence, Kennedy reflects on press coverage and personal interactions with Peter Lawford, Pat, and Drew Pearson. He defends himself against perceived bias while recounting Cape encounters and the impact of magazine articles on his mood and public image. He notes support from Henry Ford and contemplates Henry Ford II serving in a White House role, while praising Bob McNamara's contributions despite occasional friction with colleagues.
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Henry Ford
Sidney Weinberg
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Red
Anne
Connecticut
Nixon
Bob McNamara
Ford Motor Company
Secretary of Defense
McNamara
Paul B. Fay, Jr
Harper & Row
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Island solves school problem by fostering mainland children
On Frenchboro, two school aged children were not enough to justify a local school. The community proposed fostering mainland children, overcoming isolation and welfare hurdles. Last year two joined, this year ten more arrived, including Tony who, after parental neglect, now walks, talks, and learns seamanship. The island reports no crime and a revitalized school with state subsidy.
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Frankfurter Cola Culture Buoys Puerto Rico in 1950s Sun
In San Juan tourists flock to a Miami Beach like Gold Coast strip while Old San Juan preserves 16th century walls. Nationalists resist U.S. cultural influx as casinos thrive winter season with late night play from January through March.
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Tourist Board
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Havana
Tourism booms as Puerto Rico diversifies economy
Puerto Rico sees strong growth in tourism with 606,903 visitors last year and 119 million in income, while manufacturing leads at 485 million from 2,300 plants. Specials staying short adds to tourist traffic. Enrollment across three universities and two colleges rose from 19,081 to 42,809 in a decade, signaling industrialization’s impact on youth and urban life.
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Persol Faces Lincoln In 10 Round Garden Bout
New York AP reports light heavy Johnny Persol, 6 foot, 180 pounds, challenges heavyweight Amos Lincoln, 6 foot 4, 205 pounds, in a Madison Square Garden main event. Persol, ranked fourth in light heavyweight, is seven to one under Lincoln, who aims a quick knockout before more fights with plans to face Chuvalo in Calgary.
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Mary Pickford Secluded Life at Pickfair and Hawaii Cruise
Hollywood icon Mary Pickford, 73, seldom leaves Pickfair to live with her husband Buddy Rogers. She plans a three week Hawaii cruise aboard the Lurline, downplays illness rumors, revisits The Taming of the Shrew, and critiques modern films and television while praising Ed Sullivan and Danny Kaye.
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Lurline
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Danny Kaye
Daphne Transformed Into Laurel Tree Myth
In Greek myth the nymph Daphne was pursued by Apollo and transformed into a laurel tree to escape him. The legend underscores themes of desire pursuit and divine intervention shaping the laurel’s sacred status in ancient culture.
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Daphne
Bulls End Winning Streak In San Jose Defeat
The Chicago Bulls lost to the San Francisco Warriors 121 to 111, snapping a three game run. Guy Rodgers sparked Chicago’s upset with 26 points as John Kerr was ejected for disputing calls while Rick Barry led the Warriors with 43 points and 18 rebounds.
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Bulls
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Chicago
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Rick Barry
Warriors
John Kerr
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Detroit
Barry
San Jose
Calif
Nate Thurmond
Rodgers
Lou Hudson
Minnesota
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Len Wilkens
Pistons
Beaty
Hudson
Wilkens
Dave DeBusschere
Whales and Porpoises Traced to Land Ancestors
Like whales, porpoises descend from land animals. This evolutionary link highlights how marine mammals evolved from terrestrial predecessors, adapting limbs into fins and streamlining bodies for life in the oceans.
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