Half Million Wives Widowed Annually Warn of Pace of Life
An insurance company reports more than five hundred thousand wives lose husbands each year in the United States and that there are over eight million widows. The piece frames it as a warning to husbands to slow the pace of modern living to avoid more deaths.
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Christ
Jesus
A. A. Scott
Toronto
Ont
United Church of Canada
Cherches Ricligsens Peature
United States
Timely politics quote echoes Lincoln admonition
In turbulent times politicians spar for advantage and recall Abraham Lincoln's warning that one should say nothing they cannot own through time and eternity. The remark emphasizes accountability for statements amid ongoing political battles.
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Abraham Lincoln
NASA Spending by State in 1962 Allocation Highlights Alabama
NASA spent 81.2 million dollars in Alabama in fiscal year 1962 for direct procurements while California received 441.2 million due to aerospace and electronics industry concentration. The text notes the potential economic impact on Alabama if such funds were withdrawn.
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Alabama
California
NASA
Changing South making steady progress across sectors
Virginius Dabney told the Southern Pulpwood Association that the South is advancing in health education industry and agriculture. He praised better school funding, reduced inter racial tensions, and growing urban centers while noting ongoing political party shifts and a future top university.
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Virginius Dabney
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Southern Pulpwood Association
South
United States
Pacific Coast
South Carolina
Clemson
Mississippi
Dixie
Washington Calling An Important Mission From Venezuela
Venezuelan President Romulo Betancourt arrives in Washington on February 19 for a mission seen as crucial amid fears of Castroism and communist influence in the hemisphere. The piece notes Venezuela's oil dependence, past sabotage, and ongoing anti-Communist efforts alongside Cuban-related threats.
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Washington
Kennedy
Venezuela
Romulo Betancourt
Betancourt
South America
Crsis
Creole Petroleum Company
Standard Oil
Lake Maracaibo
National Army of Liberation
Cuba
Havana
National Liberation Army
Mao Tse-Tung
Revolutionary
Stalin
Don’t Stop Learning Says Arlie Davidson
Living Today urges continuous study across life stages and careers. The author argues progress demands new understandings and skills, citing business, farming, and personal growth as areas needing ongoing learning.
Poverty ripe for communism in Latin nations warned
The piece notes Dominican President-elect Juan Bosch in Washington warned that poverty in Latin America could fuel communism, especially in Haiti and Panama. It cites U.S. concerns over Cuba and Venezuela, U.S. aid to Haiti, and regional instability amid protests and political shifts.
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Washington
Arthur Schlesinger
White House
Juan Bosch
Dominican Republic
Arthur
Bosch
Latin America
Cuba
Haiti
Panama
Congo
Ias
Francois Duvalier
University of Michigan
Caribbean
Dr. Duvalier
United States
Pentagon
U.S
Turkey
State Department
Ness
Sen. Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Castro
Mikoyan
Moscow
Sparkman Pushes Cotton Price Bill in Senate
U S Senator John Sparkman of Alabama introduced a bill to make Upland cotton more affordable for U S users by allowing the Agriculture Secretary to pay to correct inequities in the two price system and to authorize planting beyond basic acreage for 1963 and later crops.
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Washington
U.S
John Sparkman
D-Ala
Secretary of Agriculture
Sparkmat
Your Money's Worth Guide Aids 1962 Tax Return
Official guide advises taxpayers on completing the 1962 income tax return and locating deductions. The booklet highlights forms, schedules, and common credits to maximize refunds and ensure accurate reporting.
Plant Trees Drive Pushed by TVA Board Leaders
The TVA board urged every organization and individual in seven Tennessee Valley states to support Plant Trees Grow Jobs Week February 3 to 9. A J Wagner and Directors A R Jones and Frank E Smith said governors have joined in a campaign to reforest 13 million idle acres in seven years. The effort aims to create a deep public consciousness and spur job growth through renewed forestry and related industries.
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TVA Board of Directors
Tennessee Valley
A. J. Wagner
TVA
A. R. Jones
Frank E. Smith
TVA Board
Export allotment rules set 30 percent cap for 1962 crop
The plan spells export acreage not to exceed 30 percent of the basic allotment, with 1963 crop limit at 20 percent. The 1963 support price aims near the 1962 level of 32.47 cents per pound.
Altoona Seeks Sewage Facilities Loan Approval
U S Senators Lister Hill and John Sparkman and Representative Albert Rains announced a 30750 dollar loan for Altoona Alabama to fund sewer system construction. The loan aims to finance sewage facilities and improve local infrastructure.
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Washington
Altoona
Ala
U.S
Lister Hill
John Sparkman
Albert Rains
Hayes Awarded Air Force Contract
Hayes International Corp of Birmingham Alabama received a 2.46 million dollar Air Force contract for modification inspection and repair of KC 97 aircraft. The award was announced by U S Sens Hill and Sparkman and Rep Huddleston.
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Washington
Hayes International Corp
Birmingham
Ala
Air Force
U.S
Lister Hill
John Sparkman
George Huddleston
Campaign urges tree planting to create jobs nationwide
A call to action urges all community sectors from bankers to students to support a national tree planting campaign. It encourages landowners to plant idle land, obtain seedlings, and promote forestry to grow jobs across communities.
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Decatur
Tennessee Valley Printing ¢ Co., ‘Inc
W. R. Shelton
Associated Press
Mailer
Sundey
Childs
By Arlie B. Davidson
Davidson
Drew Pearson
Pearson
Palm Beach
Joint Chiefs of Staff
JCS
Maxwell Bes
Caracas
Communist Party
Accion Democratica
Paris
Richard Nixon
United Feature Indicate, Inc
Charles R. Ross
Federal Power Commission
George Aiken
The
Power Commission
Ross
Aiken
Vermont
Howard Morgan
Mike Mansfield
D-Man
Senate
Mansfield
Morgan
Joseph Swidler
Providence, R. I
Theodore Francis Green
Senator Green
Theodore Francis
University Club
Franz Szuzina
Germany
Big Brothers
Green
Mayflower Hotel
Provedence
R. I. Hospital
Bell Syndicate
Washington Post
Sparkman
Sylvia Porter
Internal Service
IRS
Calif
C.ofc
Hawaii
Iowa
Ohio
Penn
Hayes
Coffey
Moulton
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