Case of 32 Siberians shows clash of ideologies
The 32 Christians seeking asylum at Moscow's American embassy faced rejection by 10 U.S. officials. Diplomacy offered two forms of asylum, but the group’s religious persecution case was neither political nor plausible for diplomatic or territorial refuge. The episode underscores broader Cold War tensions and ends with a question about Chester Bowles.
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Russia
Moscow
U.S
Oue
U.S.S.R
Tax Burden Seen In Family Terms In 1862 Figures
The Tax Foundation highlights government debt and tax load per family, noting 1862 data showing $8,129 per family in gross federal, state, and local debt and $3,005 per family in tax share for 1962. The piece argues taxes fund services and urges awareness of inequities while stressing government services justify dues for civilization.
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Tax Foundation, Inc
United States
Police chief urges turning in old license plates
Cedar Rapids Police Chief Matias advocates destroying old license plates when updating to 1963 plates. He notes criminals recover discarded plates to defeat identification, and proposes a law requiring turn-in at the time new plates are bought. March deadline for displaying 1963 plates arrives as many owners replace plates in December.
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Cedar Rapids
Matias
Taxable Property Values Jump Across United States
The 1956 to 1961 period saw nearly a one third rise in taxable property values, with a 367 billion gross assessment last year. New York, Illinois, and California hold most value, while New York City and tri-state area contribute a large share. Exemptions mainly homestead and veterans.
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United States
U.S
New York
Illinois
California
New York City
Census Bureau
Voters Split on Urban Renewal Across States
The Journal of Housing reports urban renewal votes with many yes outcomes. Georgia approved a statewide renewal referendum and Arkansas broadened city taxing powers. Philadelphia approved nearly $5 million in redevelopment bonds. Cincinnati okayed a $16.6 million riverfront project. Plymouth Mass approved its first renewal, Newport Rhode Island signed a $400,000 bond, Pine Bluff Ark $2.2 million, Waco and Sweetwater Texas backed renewal plans, and several other towns approved or rejected projects. Some areas faced reversals or failed bonds, including Clute Texas and Hitman New Jersey, while University City Missouri saw narrow support. Overall, the wave was largely pro renewal with notable exceptions.
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Arkansas
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Plymouth
Mass
Newport
R.L
Pine Bluff
Ark
Waco
Texas
Sweetwater
Clarksville
San Marcos
Southwest Texas State College
Atchison, Colo
Laurinburg
N.C
Scotland County
University City
Clute
Melrose
Board of Aldermen
Kirkwood
Hitman
Telerio
States Push Plan to Reframe U.S. Court Powers
The General Assembly of the States meeting in Chicago pressed a manifesto to rewrite the Constitution to curb federal court review of state legislative apportionment. It called for a court of the union and direct state ratification of amendments, with adoption of revisions to bypass Article V. The group urged rapid, nationwide enactment across all 50 legislatures.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Baker Vs. Carr
General Assembly
Chicago
U.S
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Congress
United States
Court of the Union
Editorial on Silly Hollywood Work Rules From The Observer
Leo Rosten critiques Hollywood unions in The Observer London detailing rules that push costs up and drive production overseas. He argues closed shops prevent new workers from joining, keeping jobs scarce and enforcing absurd labor practices across sets and costumes.
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Hollywood
Leo Rosten
the Observer
London
Electricians’ Union
Rosten
No Mileage Secrets From Friends Says Mechanic
A compact car owner questions mileage while a mechanic quips to lie about it. The scene shifts to a satirical take credited to Frith or Forestpht, highlighting humorous misdirection rather than technical advice.
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Frith
Aping Mother Beach Patrol Quip Sparks Lively Exchange
A police officer on a beach challenged a young woman in a bikini asking what her mother would say if she saw her attire. The woman replied that her mother would have plenty to say, remarking the outfit is her mother’s choice.
No-Smoke Editorial Calls Athletes to Quit Drugs
An editorial from Washington convened educators and fitness experts urging star athletes to quit promoting tobacco and alcohol paid endorsements and for coaches to stop smoking on fields and in locker rooms. The piece warns teens imitate heroes and mocks proposals to end benefits, contracts, and football traditions.
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Washington, D.C
Pau Iorating
Packer Stadium
Green Bay Packers
Washington
FCC Hearing Sought on Loud Commercials Regulation
A History of calls for FCC action on loud TV ads is renewed with proposed hearings this year. A test by H H Scott found 65 percent of 40 Boston area programs had louder commercials than surrounding content. A remedy suggested is to require offenders to run ads at half volume for a month.
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H. H. Scott
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