Nuclear shelter network debated at Palm Springs convention
Editorial notes Dr. Edward Teller urges a shelter network to protect Americans but questions linger about timing, missile speed, and safety margins. Estimates for the system range from ten to nineteen to forty billion dollars, highlighting whether shelters would avert or become tombs amid a nuclear holocaust.
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Peace and shelters in a nuclear age urged by columnist
The writer argues a nuclear attack will cause massive harm and cannot be fully prevented by shelters. He warns against underground retreat and urges a peace based on strength and reason, comparing freedom to the eagle and safety to the mole.
Mask Might Be the Man If Brown Doesn't Run
Speculation swirls over California politics as Gov. Pat Brown weighs a possible exit in 1962. Attorney General Stanley Mosk looms as the Democrats’ leading potential candidate if Brown steps aside, with Lt. Gov. Glenn Anderson facing questions about liberal leanings and party support. Democrats aim to field their strongest entrant to counter a 3-2 Democrat majority turning Republican in the recent election.
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Windfall Cotton Probes Target Export Grading Schemes
Washington Justice Department widens inquiry into exporter profits from CCC financed cotton sales. House subcommittee findings show shipments of over four million bales costing more than 700 million dollars were resold at higher grades without department quality inspections. The probe cites cases of exporters claiming lower grades to gain higher payments, with GAO noting average per-bale gains and CCC financing that boosted profits.
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Cotton pricing and inspection gaps in CCC financed trade
A report details $124 per bale margins and a $49 per bale gross, criticizing CCC for not adopting a recommended cotton inspection regime. It contrasts CCC with ICA foreign aid claims, noting ICA’s 8 percent, CCC’s 2 percent recovery, and limited refunds. Officials admit cotton experts remain uninspected and describe mixed complaint patterns from foreign buyers.
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Ann Landers Christmas Gift for Teachers Sparks Debate
Readers discuss whether parents should donate for teachers gifts. A mother objects to pressure for a class-wide donation, noting some families cannot afford it, while others report kids still give handmade items. Ann Landers weighs in with advice on humane alternatives and compassion.
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High Clouds Were Made of Ice Particles and Skies
Olga Burns explains high clouds consist of ice particles and stay aloft due to rising air. Cirrus and mares’ tails appear motionless but drift with prevailing winds. halos around sun or moon signal cirrostratus, a sign of changing weather likely bringing warmth or rain soon.
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What Do You Think Answer Key Quiz Questions
This excerpt lists questions on language usage and trivia with provided answers. It covers spelling, pronunciation, meanings, and notable figures. The set references cynosure, transitory, and other terms, ending with a list of correct responses and sources.
Kennedy Abbreviated Press Policy Moves In New Hampshire
Analysis of the presidential press clash centers on Kennedy and publisher William Loeb in New Hampshire. The piece notes Kennedy shaping press policy impacting his soon-to-be administration, Loeb as a principled fighter, and broad national implications for freedom of the press amid campaigning tensions and accusations of know-nothing politics.
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Reynolds Knight Disagreement on Recession Outlook
The article contrasts economists and businessmen on the recession outlook. Economists expect a mild, brief downturn, while 1430 executives report cautious first quarter sales and profits, with few plans for price changes or worker cuts. Historical patterns suggest downturns last about ten months.
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Famous Fables Interruption by a British Actor
Sir Thorbert Beerbohm Tree habitually talked to himself in public. During a gab with friends he sank into thought and remained mute as his companions chatted. He quipped peevishly that if they must converse aloud they should spare his thinking moment.
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No Man Understands Women Says Sydney Harris
Sydney Harris argues that men cannot truly grasp women due to inherent biological and emotional differences. He reflects on college boys’ clueless comments, his wife’s hospital experience, and lines from thinkers to claim love bridges the gap while noting women possess a distinct inner logic and mindset.
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