German Border Incident Shows Real Colors
An Oct 24 1961 editorial notes a U S military police border raid in East Berlin to free the U S mission chief and wife from Communist guards. It cites the danger of near thermonuclear risks and argues the event undermines the East West barrier, noting distrust between East and West Germans and warning Ulbricht could lose control.
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U. S
East Berlin
U.S. State Department
Wall
East
West Berlin
Khrushchev
Hohe Geiss
Germany
Iron Curtain
Paradise
Hartz Mountain
Ulbricht
Locking The Barn and the Sellout of American Goods
The piece accuses Congress led by Paul Kitchin of delaying a House inquiry into sales of American goods to communist nations. It warns U S trade policy has aided Soviet aims, cites Manuilski, cites lend lease to the Soviet Union and aid to Yugoslavia Poland and Czechoslovakia and likens the situation to a dangerous self made weapon. It urges halting trade in a dangerous flow helping adversaries.
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Paul Kitchin
House
U. S
Manuilski
Stalin
Yugoslavia
Tito
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Japan
Napoleon
Elba
Caplin champions tax numbering to curb evasion
Editorial outlines the 1961 tax numbering system linking Social Security numbers to returns and information forms. It explains regional centers, tape processing at Martinsburg, and the Atlanta start January 1 for corporate returns and January 1963 for individuals. It cites Caplin urging cooperation and promises intensified audits along with 4000 IRS hires.
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Internal Revenue Services
Congress
IRS National Computer Center
Martinsburg
W. Va
Atlanta
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Tennessee
IRS
Mortimer M. Caplin
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Harry Flood Byrd
D Va
Senate Finance Committee
House
Ways and Means
Caplin
Internal Revenue
Soap and suds crisis threatens water supply future
The piece reviews rising synthetic detergent use since World War II and its impact on water. It cites Maya Pines findings of foam in wells and sewers, foam from city systems, and detergent persistence in sewage. Experts warn treatment is inadequate and calls for enzymes, new detergents, or better sewerage. some dream of returning to soap.
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Harpers Magazine
Maya Pines
The
Soap Association
Pines
U. S
Ohio River
Gulf of Mexico
M.lt
Wilkesboro
Wilkes
Tuckertown
High Rock
High Point Arts Council forms to unite cultural life
Holt McPherson and Atterran announce the first bulletin for the new High Point Arts Council. The issue previews November and December events including musicales lectures plays films and exhibitions while outlining the group’s goal to revitalize dormant culture and coordinate community arts efforts.
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High Point Arts Council
Ning
Arts Council
Kennedy Hardens Tone Toward Russia in Nuclear Standoff
James Marlow notes the Kennedy administration has adopted a tougher stance toward the Soviet Union amid Khrushchev's threats and seven nuclear tests. He cites Secretary Rusk and Deputy Defense Chief Gilpatric stressing U S superiority and vow to retaliate if Moscow escalates, signaling a potential shift in policy.
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Rusk
White House
Gilpatric
United States
Russia
Gilpatric speech signals US resolve on Khrushchev amid Kennedy era
The Gilpatric remarks, approved by the Kennedy administration, are seen as a test of Soviet expectations, a hedge against Russian propaganda, and a nudge to European allies. Critics question whether a lower official speaking for Kennedy signals real tough policy or a limited show of force.
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Kennedy
Khrushchev
Rusk
Gilpatric
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High Point Enterprise
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Philadelphia
Guntey
N.C
Point Enterprise
UNC
N Main Street Point, N.C
A. Rawley
R. B. Terry
Holt Pherbson
Eajitor
Edilor
Erson, JR
Jay
Les Flin
Holt McPherson
And
Atterran
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
Durham
Statesville
Rocky Mount
Phe
Bulletin
High Point
Mrs. Baxter Freeze
Irving
Silver
Jake Froelich
Charlotte
Tryon Palace
0. Henry
Schoonbeck
Tar Heel
Ted Cramer
Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company
By James Marlow
Washington
Berlin
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Dean Rusk
Roswell L. Gilpatric
Defense
Pentagon
Kennedy, Rusk
Defense Secretary
Robert McNamara
Europe
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