Editorial on Oppenheimer award and security controversy
The piece recalls the 1950s security case against J. Robert Oppenheimer, noting the AEC suspension of his clearance under Maj. Gen. Nichols findings about past Communist associations. It contrasts presidential recognition with past fears, cites the Chevalier incident transcript, and questions shifts in U.S. policy and leadership.
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Kreneth D. Nichols
AEC
Nichols
Oppen+ “Heimer
Wanved
Secarity
Communist Party
Qppenheimer
Pash
Otmal
Russia
Oppenheimer
Lodge Candidacy Sparks Bipartisan Concern
Washington groups react to Henry Cabot Lodge showing keen interest in former President Lisenhower's suggestion he seek the Republican presidential nomination. Administration officials worry over his open entry into partisan politics amid a war with Communist invaders, signaling potential challenges next year.
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Washington, D.C
Henry Cabot Lodge
Lisenhower
Mr. Lodge
Johnson
Lodge
Kennedy
South Viet Nam
Mr. Kennedy
Barry Goldwater Pay Bill Sparks Bureaucracy Debate
A lengthy critique of federal payroll growth and pay raises argues bureaucratic expansion drives debt and inefficiency. It notes Congress considering a bill to boost salaries by about 529 million annually, potentially reaching 1.65 billion since 1962, with uneven coverage and large gaps between high and low paid workers. It also discusses Robert Taft ally Barry Lodge, his diplomacy role, and Republican divisions over Lodge’s status alongside Eisenhower, Rockefeller, Goldwater, Scranton, Romney, and Romney.
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Lodge
Senate
Massachusetts
John F. Kennedy
Eisenhower
United Nations
Republicans
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Republican
G.O.P
Nelson Rockefeller
New York
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
William Scranton
Pennsylvania
George Romney
Michigan
Court Doom and Windows Washers in Interstate Commerce
Merrie Ryskind lampoons Supreme Court logic and labor law limits on union discipline. He cites Salzhandler v. AFL CIO Local 442, arguing broad access to dues and scrutiny would threaten unity and democracy. He warns excessive muckraking could propel Teapot Dome style scandals and erode trust in elected officials.
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Justice Frankfurter
Solomon Salzhandler
AFL = CIQ Painters and paperhangers Union
Salzhandler
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Letter Box Opinions From Readers Editor
In the Jester of 1210-6 Mr Richard Anselmo and I share reading The Daily Review opinions by Janet Snodgrass and others. We find it hard to dispute the stated facts yet moralizing follows. The piece ends with a provocative line about Oswald and being right versus wrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Anselmo
Daily Review
Jetters
Janet Snodgrass
Janet
Editor critiques Kennedy memorials and recalls
Holmes Alexander argues late President Kennedy deserved measured tribute not excess sentiment. The letter questions memorials like the eternal flame and Cape Canaveral renaming, praises the Peace Corps, and warns against silencing conservative voices in a rising political dictatorship.
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Holmes Alexander
Kennedy
Cape Canaveral
Johnson
Heroes in Schoolrooms and Public Memory Debate
A reader criticizes the idea of using presidential likenesses in classrooms and questions who should define national heroes. The letter cites President Lincoln and Washington, mentions Braden and education, and laments California students' reading levels while recounting a personal connection to Alameda County schools.
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Thomas Braden
State Education Board
Washington
Lincoln
California
Alameda County
Old Believers immigration debated by U S officials
The State Department faces a difficult decision on admitting about 4200 Old Believers from Russia via Turkey. Attorney General Kennedy defers to the State Department, while Rep Michael Feighan and others push for action as 250 previous entrants were allowed last year under emergency provisions.
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Washington, D.C
State Department
Russia
No. 10
Turkey
Robert Kennedy
Turekey
Tolstoy Foundation of
New York
U.S
Kennedy
Abba Schwartz
Bureau of Security and Consulate Affairs
Justice Department
Michael Feighan
D-O
House
Schwartz
State’ Department
Feighan
NATO
Your Congressmen listed for contact in Washington
A fragmented notice lists several lawmakers with office addresses including Rep W Denian Edwards of the House Office Building in Washington, Rep George P Miller in Washington DC, Sen Thomas H Kuchal in the Senate Office Building, and Sen Clair Engle.
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W. Denian Edwards
Washington, D.C
George P. Miller
Washington, DC
Sen
Thomas H. Kuchal
Senate
Clair Engle
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Atomic Energy Commission
United States
Dr. Oppenheimer
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Col. Pash
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Wall Street Journal
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Cuba
Mr. Hiss
Rand
William
Faithul
Uniformed Services
Congress
Taft
Ambassador Lodge
Doig
Johnson Administration
Goldwater
Merrie Ryskind
Olympus
Joe
U.S. Circuit Court
Teapot Dome
Bobby Baker
Ryskind
Jansen
Jefferson
John Kennedy
Peace Corps
Senator Tower
Texas
Lancelot
King Arthur
Jerson
Robert S. Allen
Allen
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