Reading versus silence in a listening nation
Hugh Shott laments a Supreme Court ruling on Bible readings in schools and warns it may curb literacy and weaken the free speech guarantee. He notes parallels with NLRB actions at General Electric, arguing both threaten open discussion and informed opinion, with long term cultural costs for youth and workers.
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King James
National Labor Relations Board
General Electric Company
General Electric
NLRB
Vanishing Tax Cut in Kennedy Proposals
The Kennedy administration pitched tax cuts with reforms, but Congress and the public found the package shifted more of the burden to middle and high earners. Critics questioned deficits, reform necessity, and the panel’s verdict, leaving the fate of the tax cut uncertain and the reforms in doubt.
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Kennedy
Congress
History repeats as Republicans win in California district
In California 23rd District a Republican defeats the Democratic candidate despite President Kennedy’s personal opposition. The district, with a Democratic registration edge, also mirrors West Virginia’s 1st District where Arch Moore Jr. won against Kennedy backing. Analysts see a broader Republican resurgence across the nation.
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Arch A. Moore Jr
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Clyde Doyle
del. Clawson
Compton
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Clawson
Kennedy Links German Rift With Two Germanys On Tour
President Kennedy visits Frankfurt to meet next West German Chancellor Erhard as Adenauer exits, highlighting split between two Germanys and Berlin as a symbolic issue. Manny Celler faces a dilemma over trying to seize control of the Immigration Subcommittee while losing Anti monopoly chairmanship in the Judiciary Committee.
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Reflections From The Telegraph On Past Centuries
A recap of five decades of events mentions J M Wingman of Philadelphia and Bluefield Water Works visiting the city on business as well as President Harding opposing coal nationalism. It notes a Senate committee reexamining private banking practices and Allied shuttle raids against Axis defenses in the Atlantic.
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Atlantic Wall
Air Force Cancels $200 Million Kaiser Contract
The Air Force canceled a $200 million contract with Kaiser Corp. amid congressional scrutiny as Kaiser defended its production record before lawmakers.
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Kaiser Corp
Kaiser
New Guinea Law Bans Racial Discrimination
Robert Ruark notes the Legislative Council in New Guinea and Papua passed a law forbidding exclusive service by race, different pricing, and biased customer treatment. He recalls cooperative colonial era progress, praising mixed race collaboration and road building, coffee farming, and equal treatment between white and black residents.
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Lae-Goroka-Edie Creek
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Qantas
Baron Goto
Hawaii
Naked Savage
Farewell note to a friend from Doris Gerns Quinn
This poem speaks of a devoted farewell as the speaker says goodbye to a friend and shared life. It praises resilience beauty amid storms and the steady shelter offered, recalling daily news, weather, and small conflicts that united them.
Art Buchwald On See or Not See Cleopatra Debate
A Washington crowd debates whether to see Cleopatra amid gossip about the film and its star. A block matron refuses to buy into the scandal while others plan to view the movie, discussing affairs and public perception.
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Washington
Thoes
Moderation urged in civil rights fight on Capitol Hill
In a climate of bluster Dirksen proposes a cloture free bill to advance Kennedy civil rights. Filibuster threats loom as Southern Democrats hold votes, risking a deadlock and mass protests if debate is not restrained. Moderates like Dirksen Mansfield Fulbright Russell Byrd could lead to a workable compromise.
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Birmingham
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J. William Fulbright
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Kennedy Speech Sparks Debate On Soviet Leaders People Peace
The piece cites President Kennedy in a foreign policy address at American University urging a nuanced view of the Soviet Union. It contrasts Moscow's leaders propaganda with the Russian people’s achievements and warns of ignoring Soviet aims while seeking peace and halting the arms race. How do you stand, sir?
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