Maine Vote Signals Shifting GOP Fortunes in 1960s
Governor Muskie's strong win over Payne in Maine heightens Republican jitters and questions about party leadership. Analysts note Maine's urban shift and a decline in traditional rural bases as the nation braces for November elections. The line about “As Maine goes” is fading from political conversations.
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Muskie
Senator Payne
Maine
Theodore Roosevelt
Resep
London
Supreme Court Faces Historic Decision on School Integration
The Little Rock School Board questions federal courts ability to enforce integration and urges a ruling that would reshape public school integration nationwide. The case tests whether mob violence and local opposition can block a court order and when districts may proceed with desegregation under legal timelines.
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Washington
Formosan Straits
Little Rock
Bedlam
Central High School
Supreme Court
Education Aid and Self-Reliance for Deserving Students
The piece argues for near billion dollar scholarship funding and a review of how to encourage bright students. It cites a Bronx student with ten scholarships and notes many fellowships remain unused. It stresses self reliance in public education and the need for government and industry to support deserving students who wish to educate themselves.
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Uncle Sam
Hodges
Bronx
Sac
Editorial on India Pakistan talks and economic aid
The piece argues that progress on East Pakistan India border disputes would ease tensions and improve US relations with both nations. It notes Morarji Desai's Washington visit after Britain and before Canada to raise $1 billion in foreign exchange for India's second five year plan. World Bank led talks with major creditors in Washington aim to resolve India’s funding gaps amid military spending.
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India
Pakistan
United States
New Delhi
Washington
Morarji Desai
Great Britain
Canada
Britain
Germany
Japan
World Bank
Kashmir Dispute Tied to Religion in India Pakistan Rift
The Kashmir conflict stems from religious divides between Hindu India and Muslim Pakistan. Pakistan’s size and influence, Jammu and Kashmir’s accession to India, and regional battles over the Vale of Kashmir shape tensions. U S aid, SEATO and Baghdad Pact alignments color prospects for a border settlement and potential direct talks.
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Great Britain
Pakistan
India
Jammu and Kashmir
Minnesota
Kashmir
Subcontinent
Britain
Red China appeasement warned by editor letter
The writer cites senator Jenner and Eisenhower policy critiques to warn that U S defense of Formosa and Quemoy may be eroded to appease Red China. He argues liberals would undermine Free China and predicts future concessions and danger to U S security, urging vigilance against perceived capitulation.
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Enterprise
Middle East
Red China
Far East
Quemoy
Matsu Islands
Sen. Jenner
Indiana
Senate
Asia
Matsu
U. S
Formosa
Jenner
Dallas Public Affairs Club
Dallas
Texas
Free World
Formosa Straits
China
Quemoy and
U. N
Soviet Union
Alaska
United States
Reds
United Nations
George Washington
Valley Forge
New York
Philadelphia
Yorktown
Sen
Free China
Soviet Russia
Red Russia
Russia
America
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
California
Western Pacific
Eisenhower
Latin America
Lebanon
Ske
Hungary
Ike
Tuition grants restricted under Pearsall Plan discussed
The State Board of Education spent most of its meeting on tuition grants for private schools under the Pearsall Plan. Rules were reaffirmed, and few private schools meet the required standards. The Haliwa case is not driving the policy. The article also notes North Carolina’s military voting share and paradoxes in state statistics.
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State Board of Education
Charles F. Carroll
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Haliwa
Halifax
Warren
Carroll
North Carolina
U. S. Department of Defense
Thad Eure
New York
California
Pennsylvania
Texas
Illinois
Ohio
Armed Services
Blue Ridge Insurance Company
Shelby
Charlotte
Textile
Three Cities Development Committee
Local Small Investment Company eyed to aid High Point firms
George A. Covington leads plans to organize a local Small Investment Company to supply long term funds to small businesses. The venture would start with 150000 dollars in local capital matched by SBA and could borrow to expand operations. The aim is to fill gaps left by banks and help both new and undercapitalized existing High Point businesses.
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Congress
George A. Covington
Chamber of Commerce
High Point
Small Business Administration
S.B.A
SBA
Covington
Federal Register
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Payne
Bernard Goldfine
Herman Adams
Adams
GOP
NEA Service, Inc
High Point Enterprise
High Point Ine Pee” Inc
N. C
A. Rawes
R. B. Terry
Holt McPherson
Pete Ee
Nehru
Mohammed Ali C. Chagla
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
SEATO
Mickey Colbert
Lynn Nisbet
Capitol Square
Popoff
Charles Pearson
Society For Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Singing In
Dick Wright
Sheraton
At & P.m
Spebssa
Blue Ridge
American College of Radiology
American Therapy Foundation For Cancer
Christian Medical Research League
Federal Trade Commission
Food and Drug Administration
Post Office Department
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