Jobs Beat or Burden? Economic Outlook for 1960
AP analyst Sam Dawson weighs prospects for more jobs as the labor force grows despite a 5 percent unemployment rate. He notes slower GNP growth, rising wages, and automation cutting required labor, with industrial output volatile and summer demand uncertain. Recovery hinges on a business pickup and consumer spending while defense spending and election-year turmoil loom.
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Sam Dawson
AP Business News
New York
Methodists consider new episcopal areas and five bishop ballots
The South Central Jurisdictional Conference plans two new episcopal areas with San Antonio and New Orleans as headquarters and would require a bishop. Balloting for five new bishops will be by delegate vote, with 188 votes needed among 314 delegates, as replacements for retiring and late bishops are debated. Conference members include Texas Louisiana Arkansas New Mexico Oklahoma Missouri Kansas and Nebraska.
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San Antonio
Tex
South Central Jurisdictional Conference of the Methodist Church
New Orleans
Committee On
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Arkansas
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Missouri
Kasas
Nebraska
Not to Renew Britt Contract
HOLLYWOOD AP Swedish actress Mai Britt will not have her contract renewed when the option expires this summer, a 20th Century Fox spokesman said. He stressed the decision is not related to her engagement to Sammy Davis Jr as they plan marriage in England.
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Hollywood
Mai Britt
20Th Century-Fox
Miss Britt
Sammy Davis Jr
Davis
England
Britain Hikes Bank Rate to Six Percent
Britain's official Bank of England rate was raised to 6 per cent from 5 in a bid to curb inflation. This marks the second increase since January 1, tightening credit terms for importers and influencing lending for all sterling bloc institutions.
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London
Britain
Bank of England
Steps Explained for Adoption of Children
Jim and Helen pursue adoption in Kansas detailing sources from state and private agencies. A six month evaluation by a county worker precedes state approval, with requirements on age marriage duration and finances. After birth, the infant is placed as state ward then matched to suitable parents and an adoption hearing finalizes the process. The couple then seek a sibling for their family.
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Parsons
Kansas
Jim
Helen
Oklahoma
Division of Child Welfare Services
State Department of Social Welfare
Juvenile Court
Jackson County
Kansas Children’s Service League
Lutheran Children’s Friend Society
Catholic Charities
Methodist Children’s Home
International Social Service
Europe
State Division of Social Welfare Services
Ceive
State Registrar of Vital Statistics
Liberal Man Blasts Legion Over Political Influence
Kansas City AP report quotes John Hobble national commander of the 40 and 8 criticizing the American Legion for being a political tool. He cites states where Legion leadership becomes a stepping stone to high office and warns about greed among a few within the Legion. He notes the 40 and 8 split from the Legion over a white-only policy, urging veterans to think and act independently.
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Kansas City
American Legion
John Hobble
40 & 8
Hobble
States
Liberal
Kan
Legion
Jefferson quote on liberty not earned easily in 1790 letter
A Jefferson letter to La Fayette from 1790 warns liberty does not come from ease. He argues progress requires struggle and resolve, reflecting revolutionary ideals amid geopolitical tensions. The remark frames liberty as earned through effort, not given on a silver platter.
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Lafayette
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