Editorial Criticism Grows Over Cuban Secrecy Policy
The piece argues that secretive Cuba policy after the Bay of Pigs fueled public demand for full disclosure. It notes lack of opposition input before invasion, delayed briefing of Republicans, and a broader call for complete exposure once a crisis ends. The author cites Senator Dirksen and Hickenlooper to support consultation and openness.
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Cuba
Dirksen
Illinois
San Francisco
State Department
Hickenlooper
Defense bid row over TFX contract favors General Dynamics
The Pentagon chose General Dynamics for the TFX warplane contract over Boeing, despite a Boeing bid $416 million lower. Officials defend the decision as selecting the best bid, citing Boeing's over-optimistic assessment and a narrow cost gap of under 2 percent in the evaluation system. The controversy highlights issues of propriety and public stake in defense contracting.
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Washington
Defense Department
General Dynamics Corp
Boeing Co
Boeing
General Dynamics
TFX
Deense Department
Air Force
Navy
Pentagon
Johnson
Texas
Kansas
Secrecy in Medicine Cited as Fatal to Patients
A reminiscence on medical secrecy. A man died in New York after two ailments required separate doctors, who were kept unaware of each other. The piece notes Winslow and historical cases, urging candor between patients and physicians to improve outcomes.
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New York
F. B. Winston
Storney
Asan
Svybo
Mail Order Guns Debate Spurs LA Testimony
A Los Angeles Senate subcommittee hearing on juvenile delinquency explored the mail order gun trade. Police officials reported gun shipments to minors and several weapons linked to crimes, urging federal amendments to the National Firearms Act while acknowledging state limits and public resistance from gun enthusiasts.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles Police Department
Los Angels
Economist
Darill Nn
California
Renntils Thant
Inerstate
Uallfarenia
Kayorg
Arlual
Congress
Congo turmoil deepens as UNO aid taxes Katanga
The Congo faces near starvation in Leopoldville as Bakongo blockade food, while Katanga's autonomy falls under UNO guns. U.S. plans a larger relief and garrison cost, with critics accusing the administration of propping up a costly centralized Congo and Russia gains. A loose confederation of provinces is seen as the only hope amid ongoing unrest and economic strain.
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Congo
Leopoldville
Mennen Williams
Katanga
UNO
Kennedy
Congress
America
Arthur Krock
Russia
Congolese
Africa
Kennedy on Site Inspections and Cuba Debate
In a December television interview President Kennedy declined the value of on site inspections in Cuba saying a totalitarian system cannot accept such openness. He warned that Geneva nuclear test ban talks hinge on inspections and questioned negotiating with a regime that must exist in secrecy. The remarks prompt readers to consider the American stance at Geneva and the philosophy guiding inspection demands.
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Kennedy
Geneva
Cuba
Soviet Union
Russia
United States
Open Letter Opposes County Park Land Spending Plan
Readers criticizes proposed Ibyear park expansion in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Questions location of Redwood Park and Old River acreage, warns of tax burdens, upkeep costs, and endless development. Calls for restraint, cites prior land buys, and notes letters require real names and addresses for publication.
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Old River
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Good Music Editor Stringing In the Valley at Castro Valley
The fourth annual Castro Valleys music program showcased the Intermediate Orchestra, Honor Orchestra, and Choirs with pieces like Babes in Toyland and Paul Revere. Teachers and parents Joyce Johnson, Melvin Orgill, Eugene Graves, Lillian Dune can, and Pablela Pullman were thanked for their dedication to training youth in music.
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Castro Vals
Clementiry
Jheiling Experience
Paul Revere
Joyce Johnson
Melvin Orgill
Eugene Graves
Lillian Dunecan
Pablela Pullman
Katanga Affair Recalled in Controversial Statement
A controversial historical remark accuses U S statesmen of sanctimonious rhetoric while supporting and financing the subjugation of the Katangese people. The piece notes Katanga’s anti communist stance and free enterprise orientation, contrasting with U S actions.
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Katanga
Yearly Quiz Questions and Mixed Answers
The text presents a malformed quiz with questions and dubious answers about music, geography, constitutional amendments, Alaska, and weather. Notable items claim the National Anthem as the excluded song, Yosemite Falls as the highest in the U S at 2 49 feet, twenty two amendments, October 18 1367, and Minthis as a name.
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The
Yosemite Falls
Cate Mornta
Minthis
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