Athiests and the void in modern life illustrated by Mrs Murray
A columnist argues that persistent atheists seek to dominate others with the idea of a void at the back of the universe. He contrasts Mrs Mary Murray and her crusade to end voluntary prayers with atheists who enjoy life, citing Ingersoll Eastman and Marx as counterpoints. The piece ends noting personal choice under the US social order.
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Max Eastman
Karl Marx
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Marxas
Archibald MacLeish
Remembering We Enter And Leave With Nothing
A reflective note cites biblical and classical sources on mortality and riches, urging humility about wealth as life ends and nothing travels beyond the grave. It links 1 Timothy 6 7 with Seneca in a concise meditation on material limits.
West Virginia Republicans urged to skip Rockefeller dinner
The letter argues Gov. Nelson Rockefeller and President Kennedy share similar views and criticizes State Republican Chairman Howard Corcoran for inviting Rockefeller to a $50-a-plate fundraiser on September 21. It urges West Virginia Republicans to defer Rockefeller support and instead reserve funds for Barry Goldwater’s potential appearance.
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Nelson Rockefeller
New York
John F. Kennedy
Howard Corcoran
Rockefeller
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Goldwater
West Virginia
Republican Executive Committee
Corcoran
State Committee
Pick A Party Bipac urges political activism for constitutional government
The New York Times reports on a new nationwide business group the Business Industry Political Action Committee or Bipac that says it will back Congressional candidates who favor constitutional government. It says it is not affiliated with any party but advocates citizen involvement in the party of their choice. The piece questions the rise of unaffiliated outfits and urges Americans to join and support a party, arguing for a two party system and Republican alignment.
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Business- Industry Political Action Committee
Bipac
Cary Grant
New York Times Sunday
Picasso
Shelley
Balzac
Victor Hugo
Christine Keeler
Jackie Kennedy
Senator Ellender Journeys Africa With Camera in Tow
Drew Pearson catalogs Senator Allen Ellender’s globe trotting on a recent Africa trip. The 73 year old Louisiana Democrat carries notebooks and a movie camera, filing illustrated senate reports and giving lectures. His travels reportedly led to entry bans in three nations and drew from State Department cables a fuller, confidential account.
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Marco Polo
Allen Ellender
Louisiana
Albania
Hoxha
Ellender
Senate
Equator
Africa
State Department
Morocco
John Ferguson
Ferguson
Ellender Africa trip questioned as taxpayer cost debated
The piece recounts Senator Ellender's two month Africa tour with mixed reception from African leaders and critics. It notes diplomats’ gossip about his eccentricities and a press crack accusing Africans of dependency while examining the trip's necessity and expense.
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Allen Ellender
Ferguson
Huey Long
Africa
Ellender
Keita
Mali
Central African Republic
Chad
State Department
Richard Reddington
Tombatbaye
Senate
France
Britain
U. S
Free World
Shim
Black Africa
Paris
Italian Communists Wield Power In Milan Diocese
In Milan, home to the largest diocese in Italy, Communist influence is strong yet constrained. The article argues many Communist votes are protests, with the party using local issues to block measures, while Vatican efforts sustain Catholic resistance.
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Milan
Paul
Italy
Europe
Red Party
Caruso
Kremlin
Moscow
Khrushchev
Communist Party
U.S.S.R
Latin America
Poems Better Times
A reflective verse meditation on whether past or present holds greater value for a child. The speaker rejects nostalgia as blind reverence and urges balanced judgment to choose what to keep from history and what to leave behind while valuing progress yet honoring roots.
Grossinger's Catskills Resort Showcases Relaxed Luxury
Art Buchwald visits Grossinger's at the foot of the Catskills to find a resort that acts as a way of life. Guests are coddled with constant activities from jokes to pool acts while facilities accommodate easygoing fitness and entertainment. Lou Goldstein, in charge, explains the emphasis on leisure over strenuous exercise and highlights custom service like netless ping pong and bellboy rowing for a light workout.
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Catskills
N. Y
Europe
Grossinger’s
Catskill Mountains
New York
Lou Goldstein
Pierre Salinger
Mr. Goldstein
Booze Peddlers Push Culture In Ads
Andrew Tully rails against liquor advertising that portrays whiskey as culture and status. He criticizes refined but hollow campaigns that mock ordinary drinkers, urging simple facts about product name age and availability for ordinary folks.
Featherbedding a Main Issue in Rail Labor Debate
Barry Goldwater argues featherbedding is the core problem behind the potential railroad strike. He cites decades of bargaining, commissions and boards and calls for Congress to pass legislation aligning rail and air rules with Taft-Hartley and Lea Act standards to end the stalemate.
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Kennedy
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
World Echoes Spaniards Confuse Bullfighting With Football
In Palma de Mallorca crowds during a Barcelona versus Valladolid match waved handkerchiefs in demand of a goal not a bull, signaling support for the bullheaded umpire after a penalty call. The rhythm of the stands reflected confusion between traditions and football action.
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Valladolid
Ultima Hora
Palma de Majorca
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