Nixon Sets Example for Post-Election Conduct
Nixon the 1960 Republican candidate recovers quickly from defeat and praises Kennedy on many points. He criticizes Kennedy's Cuban invasion handling, urging that air support be provided, and shows open, frank self critique. This behavior marks a model for future losers.
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CK Nixon
Jack Paar
Charles Evans Hughes
Samuel J. Tilden
Nixon
Illinois
Kennedy
Cuba
United States
Dick Nixon
A Look at How Humanity Grew Through the Ages
The Population Reference Bureau estimates 77 billion people have lived since humankind began about 600,000 years ago. Today three billion inhabit the globe, with growth projections suggesting doubling in 40 years. The piece reflects on humanity’s rise, responsibility, and the challenge ahead to avoid self destruction.
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Commerce Department
Earth
Lawmaker Seeks Pay Dock For Absentee Congressmen
Rep. David King of Utah argues absent congressmen who miss roll calls should have their pay docked. He notes the house often suspends operations as members from near and far delay returning after Thursday. He cites a long-standing 1856 penalty law and urges enforcement for non attendance.
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David King
Utah
Rep. King
House
Washington
Notable Iowa Figures Highlight 1952 Founders Day and Skating Wins
Dr Wayne Vasey of Iowa University spoke to Cornell College Sociology club. Cedar Rapids Council of Parents and Teachers held Founders Day dinner at Montrose hotel Crystal ballroom with Dr Marcus Bach of SUI religion school. Ann Cooper and Dave Arends won overall second in North American outdoor ice skating at Aspen Michigan with 60 points each.
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Wayne
Vasey
School of Social Work
University of Iowa
Cornell College
Pfeiffer Hall
Cedar Rapids
Congress Should Reject It Urban Affairs Post Not Needed
President Kennedy plans a cabinet rank department of urban affairs with Dr. Robert Weaver as head. The piece argues Congress should reject the proposal as unnecessary and harmful, framing it as political maneuvering rather than constitutional or practical need. It notes racial aspects are not the main factor and warns against declaring city Americans different from others.
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Ashington
Kennedy
Department of Urban Affairs
Congress
Nelson Rockefeller
New York
G.O.P
Robert Weaver
Department of Agriculture
Commerce Department
Labor Department
Labor
Treasury
Federal
Washington
Lincoln’s February 1862 sorrow and Willy’s death
A Feb 1862 look at President Abraham Lincoln’s grief during the Civil War amid Grant’s western victories and Willy Lincoln’s fatal illness and death. reflects on Lincoln’s family life, his son Tad, and the impact on the nation as the war rages.
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Abraham Lincoln
United States
Washington
U. S. Grant
Fort Henry
Tennessee River
Ith
Ft. Donelson
Mississippi
Confederacy
Potomac
Lincoln
Willy
Robert
Tad
Willy Lincoln
Georgetown
Springfield
Every American embassy needs a student affairs counselor
A letter argues U S embassies should include counselors for student affairs to better reach university audiences abroad. It cites Japan and Washington criticisms of Nixon and Kennedy, praises Ambassador Reischauer, and urges targeted, candid dialogue with students as essential for future leaders.
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Kennedy
United Press International
Japan
Leason
Nixon
Bobby Kennedy
Tokyo
U. S
Edwin O. Reischauer
United States
Reischauer
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