Editorials New Look In Defense Proposals From Symington
A week after President elect John Kennedy received a far reaching defense reform plan from Senator Symington, readers see a proposal aimed at streamlining the Defense Department. Symington, former Air Secretary, argues the plan would strengthen defense while saving about 8 billion dollars annually, reflecting Kennedy's pledge and Symington’s commitment.
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Byrd Opposes Clark in Senate Ideology Clash
Senator Byrd of Virginia presses back against Freshman Senator Joseph Clark of Virginia as liberal Democrats push to purge conservatives from party leadership. The row centers on civil rights, spending, and whether senators must abandon personal convictions to follow party lines in caucus and committee hearings.
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US Faces Dollar Drain via Foreign Currency Holdings
Washington officials warn that large U.S. holdings of foreign currencies threaten the dollar as a budget bureau report notes more than 1.3 billion in foreign currencies and 1.8 billion in foreign loans, with growth projected to over 2 billion by 1962 and yearly interest totaling 57 million. Prospective measures include diverting 800 million in foreign exchange to offset dollar outflow while Kennedy and advisers press Congress on curbing the drain and coordinating on plans with state and treasury leaders.
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Ann Landers Advice on Family Conflicts and Love
Reader questions tackle parental control over privileges and a soldier son planning marriage to his pregnant girlfriend. Ann Landers urges respect, confirms the son's fiancée loves him, and advises focusing on the child's future over friends' opinions. She shares guidance on blended families, inheritance concerns, and invites readers to write for her booklet.
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Podaxis Mushrooms Mimic Snow On Desert Roads
Olga Burns details Podaxis mushrooms that resemble snow in desert heat. Dry, heat loving fungi appear suddenly on warm, dry ground, growing rapidly after warmth and moisture align, then vanish just as quickly. They can emerge on desert highways and other dry locations worldwide, seemingly out of nowhere.
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Editorial Opinions On Peace, Tax Cuts, And Puerto Rico Outcomes
A patched editorial mix argues against fear of peacetime policies, urging defense cuts and tax reductions to spur growth while reallocating funds to education urban redevelopment and public services. It also notes Puerto Rico politics backing Luis Muñoz Marin and church state separation as the island advances toward prosperity.
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Wordplay and riddles from a garbled reader quiz
A noisy excerpt presents questions on pronunciation mispellings and vocab clues. It asks for acumen pronunciation, a mispelled word among options, the meaning of fest, a word starting with le meaning a mocker, and a timing puzzle about two lights flashing at different intervals after 4:00 PM.
Kennedy Era Defense Plans Highlight Conservationist Role
The article discusses John Kennedy's choice of political conservationists for key posts and defense strategy. It notes Senator Symington's influence on defense establishment reform and Kennedy's leadership style, including appointments to balance party factions. It highlights Abraham Ribicoff and Luther Hodges as cabinet choices and the broader impact on free enterprise and federal policy.
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Famous People Aren’t Always Great In Sports Tone
Sydney Harris critiques the fame culture in American life and sports. He cites tennis figures like Jeter, Freed, and the U S Davis Cup captain, arguing many stars let publicity drive arrogance while genuine achievement fades. The piece laments a shift toward publicity driven hype over intellect and humane values.
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