Newest Figures Indicate American Enterprise Still Healthy
The piece argues that new business growth remains strong in the United States with studies by P Murphy suggesting less than one percent of new ventures fail in a year. It notes social mobility advances for sons of workers, cautions on early-stage financial risk, and warns against duplicating existing ventures. Washington analysis on Middle East oil rivalry follows, highlighting Arab unity questions and oil’s influence on regional power.
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Kentucky Adopts Driver-Demerit Point System
Kentucky joins states using a driver demerit plan to curb careless driving. Points for offenses accumulate over three years, with suspensions at 12 points and possible revocation at nine. Hearings and probation can apply, aiming to weed out the 15 percent most dangerous motorists and improve highway safety.
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Nixon as Eisenhower emissary highlights vice presidency
Editorial notes Nixon's Austria return as Eisenhower's envoy on Hungarian refugee issues underscores the paradox of the vice presidency. Though constitutionally limited to presiding over the Senate, Nixon has taken on growing foreign missions and praise for readiness, preparation, and dedication from Eisenhower.
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Harold E. Stassen
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Heir Apparent and the Long View of Presidential Succession
The article traces past vice presidential picks by presidents from Jackson to Nixon, noting how leaders have often bypassed incumbents for succession. It highlights that only John Adams among early VPs became president while others were not repeatedly chosen, with Nixon pointing out the early limit on vice presidents' nominations.
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Population boom reshapes US economy by 1965
Kiplinger's Washington Letter warns the 1956 US population peak of 4.2 million births will push total population to 221 million by 1975. The rise spurs housing and auto booms, suburban expansion, school crowding, and increased college enrollment. Florida leads growth, with California and several states following, while older workers fill gaps as teen births decline.
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Venezuela Becomes Magnet for Western European Immigrants
Venezuelan immigration climbs as liberal policies welcome Aryan Europeans under 40 with health certificates. Immigrants arrive mainly from Italy Portugal Spain and the Canary Islands with wages from $180 to $210 a month on construction. The influx doubles net immigration over a decade, reshaping the population.
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Immigrant Retention Challenge Hits Venezuela Policy Shift
Notes on the News discusses Venezuela's shift from open immigration to retaining migrants. Despite new efforts like the National Agrarian Institute and Turen farm projects, many immigrants return home after earning dollars and liras, challenging government aims to keep settlers from drifting to cities amid inflation. The country eyeing a 1957 expansion of its farm development program with foreign farm families across 60 nations.
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Banking changes and FTC probe draw mixed reactions
In a digest of items from American press, banks are urged to prepare for new check design and imprinting amid computing advances. The FTC probes ad practices, Hollington Tong cites a Japanese joke, and a Boston display invites shoppers to sample seasonal treats while shaving.
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