Questions on the draft from Senator Pearson
Senator Pearson questions the fairness cost and obsolescence of the draft. Lt Gen Hershey argues for its continuation while noting Britain’s reliance on volunteers. Pearson cites low service rates and high turnover, urging a shift to better pay and career prospects to build an immediate, professional fighting force.
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Fee
James Pearson
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service Divertor
Musl
Hershey
Britain
U.S
Pearson
United States
Trading Stamps Defended Letter to the Editor
William Beinecke of Phe Sperry and Hutchinson Co argues against Kansas banning trading stamps. He cites Dr Verne A Bunn and studies showing prices do not rise with stamps, noting Kansas consumers lose promotions and merchants lose promotional freedom. He stresses competition yields better prices quality and service for consumers.
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Kansas
U.S
Verne A. Bunn
University of Wichita
Missouri
Coleman Company, Inc
Wichita
S&h
Kinaas
United States
William Beinecke
Pevcet
Phe Sperry
Hutchinson Co
New York
Local Hudaree College Students Postage Policy Note
A fragment notes postage related terms for Garden City Kansas with references to local carrier service rates and publication requirements for a school year. It mentions five dollar figures and domestic mailing terms tied to a Telegram motor carrier service and local post handling.
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Garden City
Witney
Lane
Scott
Wichita
Greeley Gantilos Kearny
Grant Haskel
Gray Counties
Hudaree College
Wecune Crags
Kansas
Telegram
California apathy may clinch Goldwater win in 1964 bid
Drew Pearson reports that California turnout on June 2 could decide the Republican nomination. If 60 percent vote, Goldwater likely gains California’s 86 delegates. 75 percent turnout could hand the state to Rockefeller forces. The piece contrasts Goldwater boosters with an apathetic California GOP and notes maneuvers by Kuchel and Christopher, plus potential Jackie Kennedy influence for Salinger.
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Los Angeles
California
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Barry
Rockefeller
Ustless
Tom Kuchel
Rockefeller Forces
George Christopher
San Francisco
Johnson
Kuchel
Goodie Knight
Rocky
Pat Brown
New York
Senate
Pierce Salinger
Alan Cranstur
Salinger
Jackie Kennedy
Disneyland
Pierre
American Broadcasting Company
Butler High seniors donate 1500 savings to a widow
Warrensburg Missouri AP Butler High School seniors, 70 strong, donated their 1500 savings planned for a Colorado trip to a needy widow. They received a matinee of Py gmalion at Warrensburg State College and a dinner as recognition. Roger Boyd, class president, benefited after his father’s recent death as the gift aids his college plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrensburg
Butler High School
Warrensburg State College
Colorado
Warren Lovinger
Roger Boyd
Roger
Brazil breaks ties with Cuba amid anti communism push
Brazil’s new government severed diplomatic relations with Cuba citing the Castro regime’s attempt to spread communism in Latin America’s largest nation. The move follows the ouster of leftist President Joao Goulart, with only four Latin nations retaining ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Cuba
Latin America
Joao Goulart
Goulart
Bolivia
Chile
Mexico
Uruguay
Food and Medicine Embargo On Cuba Declared
The Commerce Department announced an embargo on selling food and medicine to Cuba and requires government licenses for all such shipments except gift parcels. Cubans have approached U.S. firms about potential drug purchases, with decisions to be made in light of national interests. Lunar spots described as ruby colored gems have appeared more often in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commerce Department
Cuba
United States
U.S
Department
Distaff Side Sprint Prompts Midwest Chamber Powwow
A Kansas inquiry about dryness leads to a larger town calendar as the Distaff Side Woman plans the Midwest Conference of Women's Divisions of Chambers of Commerce from June 6 to 7. A Koshare Indian Dancers appearance, a Red Cross Bloodmobile on June 5, and a local charity plug follow, with weekend kitten ads rounding out the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Midwest Conference of Women’s Divisions
Chambers of Commerce
Kansas
Garden City
Milady
Red Cross
Bob Greer
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Falter Advertising Dluonger
Drew Pearson
Big
Cranston
Virginia
Dim Unger, Mar
Asia
Africa
Europe
A&w Drive-in
Harold Fansler, Sr
Southwest
Harold Fansler, Jr
Ralph Hinkle
Center
Fred First
Goodyear
Goodyear Auto
Canada
Main
East Fulton Street
Kenses
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