Automation and leisure redefine the American work week
UPI reports that average workers enjoy 22 more years of leisure than their grandparents with a shorter 40 hour week and rising vacation time. Experts warn automation could create mass unemployment in youths and retirees, while some applaud self education and new industries as the economy adjusts.
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Harry Ferguson
U Press International
Washington
Joseph Prendergast
National Recreation Association
National Urban League
United States
Great Britain
Enthusiasm Grows for Goldwater Nomination in 1964
The National Draft Goldwater Committee reports high enthusiasm nationwide for Senator Barry Goldwater as the Republican presidential nominee in 1964. The committee issued the statement Sunday night.
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Washington
UPI
Goldwater Committee
Sen
Barry Goldwater
Lakonia Fire Disaster Terrifies Passengers at Sea
Survivors crowded into beds and other accommodations as rescue efforts continued for the Lakonia liner fire. At least 23 children under 12 among passengers, many Americans, with Air Force rescue planes and multiple ships aiding amid rough seas and bursts of explosions. The blaze began midship, spreading despite earlier efforts to contain it, and crews reported scores still in the water while volunteers plucked survivors.
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Asbury Park
Andrea Doria
Stockholm
Nantucket
U. S. Air Force
Azores
Air Rescue Headquarters
Wiesbaden
Germany
Lakonia
Air Force
RAF
U.S
Moncalm
Ee Airey
M. Zarbis
Montcalm
Salta
Otl
US Independence
American Export Lines
New York
Southampton
England
Almanac Highlights From December 23 1963
On this day in history 1783 George Washington resigned his army command. 1928 NBC established a permanent coast to coast radio network. 1948 ex-Premier Tojo and six war leaders executed. 1953 Lavrenti Beria executed. Thought for the day cites a Gospel verse.
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George Washington
Mount Vernon
NBC
ex-Permier Tojo
Japan
Tokyo
Russia
Lavrenti Beria
Christmas Day Trip to Madeira From Southampton
A brief note records a one day Christmas trip to Madeira with a departure from Southampton on December 30. The fragment notes the journey timing and destination in concise terms.
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Madeira
Southampton
Guallatiri Volcano Tops World’s Tallest List
United Press International reports Guallatiri in Chile stands at 19.82 feet as the world’s tallest volcano and last erupted in 1959 per the World Almanac.
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United Press International
Guallatiri
Chile
Wilt Chamberlain and Wayn Hightower lead 76ers clash
Wilt Chamberlain scored 40 points and Wayn Hightower added 29 as the San Francisco Warriors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 118 104. Bob Pettit and Cliff Hagan paced the Hawks to a 116 104 win over the Baltimore Bullets, with Bellamy totaling 38.
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United Press International
Wilt Chamberlain
Wayn Hightower
San Francisco
Overbrook High School
Philadelphia
University of Kansas
Warriors
Philadelphia 76Ers
Chamberlain
76Ers
Wilt
Hightower
Hightowers
Bob Pettit
Cliff Hagan
St. Louis Hawks
Baltimore Bullets
Walt Bellamy
Bullets
College Football Bowl ResultsHeadline
Liberty Bowl Philadelphia Mississippi State 16 North Carolina State 12 Bluebonnet Bowl Houston Baylor 14 Louisiana State 7 North-South Game Miami South 23 North 14
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United Press International
Philadelphia
Miss. St
No. Carolina St
Houston
Tex
Baylor
Louisiana St
Miami
Fla
South
North
Dow Jones Averages Slip as Stocks Decline in Early Trading
Market figures show the Dow Jones average down 3.39 points to 758.69 in mid afternoon trading. The broader indicators also fell with rail and utility indexes lower and overall volume around 2.7 million shares by 1 pm.
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United Press International
Weather extremes reported across the nation
The low reached 24 degrees below zero at Lone Rock Wisconsin while Naples Florida posted a Sunday high of 80 degrees. The U S Weather Bureau recorded the stark contrast between the northern cold spell and southern warm spell across regions.
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United Press International
U.S. Weather Bureau
Lone Rock
Wis
Naples
Fla
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the Almanac
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Kelly
Davison
Great Salt Lake
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Igca
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NBA
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Emile Griffith
Rubin
Carter
Mrs
LeRoy B. Gaines
Representative
American National Insurance Co
Texas Air Service Inc
Childress Airfield
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