Too Fat and Lazy in US Debate on Survival
A satirical essay argues Americans focus on fat and lavish living while Soviets advance in space and politics. It contrasts Capitol Hill hearings, wage issues, and corporate price practices with national fears about communism. The piece warns fixation on consumer concerns endangers survival and space race aims.
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United States
Lacy
Washington
Cape Canaveral
Detroit
Cuba
S. S
Laos
Reform at Last GGV Brown Signs Fisheries License Bill
Brown signs a bill by Assemblyman James R. Mills removing ink signature requirement from sport fishing licenses. The move prompts questions whether California government reform is finally starting, amid debate over bureaucracy and regulatory practices.
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GGV
Brown
James R. Mills
San Diego
Peace walkers on way to Moscow via Clinton Pa
Peace walkers sponsored by the Committee for Nonviolent Action travel from San Francisco toward Moscow, aiming to spur global peacemaking. The group pauses for picket lines around military sites, adding wear to their feet amid a long trek and publicity.
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Clinton
Committee For Nonviolent Action
San Francisco
Moscow
Kennedy Faces Republican Attacks Amid Foreign Crises
Amid Cuba Laos and Congo tensions the Kennedy administration plans faced GOP opposition in May. Eisenhower Nixon endorsed indirect aid against Castro. Republicans argue heavy spending and New Frontier policies hinder recovery. Taylor criticizes Eisenhower on military issues while Kennedy seeks broad support.
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Congo
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Nixon
Kennedy Alsu
Kehower
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Taylor
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Eisenhower
Kennedy Brothers Clash Over Gas Lobby Ties
Washington diary notes Joseph Kennedy and Bobby Kennedy clash over gas rate cases. California urged rate cuts via tax depreciation while the Federal Power Commission sided with El Paso Natural Gas. Bobby Kennedy’s petition aligned with the lobby, drawing critique of family split and consumer impact.
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Howard Morgan
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Pat" Brown
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Justice Department
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Pat Brown
San Francisco
William H. Orrick Jr
Orrick
Dahlquist, Warrington & Suncliffe
California Pacific Subihes Co
Citizens Utilities Co
Sierra Pacific Power Co
Western California Telephone Co
Central California Telephone Co
Kern Mutual Telephone Co
Western Telephone Co
Sun- Land-Tujunga Telephone Co
Independent Hareiah Me Ridder Publinia and Partners
Readable fragments show names Hareiah Me Ridder Publinia Daniel H Auden Harold M Hines Samuel C Cameron Gent Manager Larry Coline Jr Gin Manager Le A Calling Sun Edit Golumeiat Malcolm Enley and others. Office locations listed in New York Los Angeles San Francisco and Washington with various editorial roles and representatives.
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Hareiah Me Ridder Publinia
Daniel H. Auden
o-Publiasner
Harold M. Hines
Asatte Publianer
Samuel C. Cameron
Larry Coline Jr
le A
Sun
Malcolm Enley
Egvor Miles E. Sinna
Harey Fulton
Edvior Nath
Jamie Bic
New
Daily quotes reflect Cold War pressures and labor unrest
New York President Kennedy urges self censorship to protect national security as the press faces warlike threats. Zeralda Legionnaires justify aiding revolt by claiming obedience to officers. Detroit UAW chief Reuther calls for a shorter week without pay cuts to curb unemployment. Washington Senator McClellan cites greed and graft delaying the space program and urges swift legislation.
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New York
Kennnedy
Detroit
United Auto Workers
Walter P. Reuther
Readers Who Become Leaders Says Harris
SYDNEY J. HARRIS argues readers can become leaders, citing a magazine ad praising high school seniors with scholarships who read regularly. He notes scholarship winners study, lead, and join clubs, challenging the stereotype of the bookworm and urging business to support scholarship and learning for national prosperity.
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Town Meeting Cuba Crisis Shows History Repeats
Editor notes echoing Cuba crisis and historical parallels with Spain in 1536. Commentary questions guarantees of democratic rule for Cuban people amid anti Castro beliefs and the impact of income tax on independence, referencing Shirer and passages about freedom and governance. Author W. Cuthbertson credits Paramount address.
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Cuba
Spain
Franco
Joseph L. Asciutto Walton
High Compton
Impressed by Third Reich Secrets remarks at press conference
William J. Shirer drew comments at a press conference about The Secrets of the Third Reich. He noted the lengthy six year effort to research and write The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, and joked about financial strains during the process.
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Pintar
Wiliam J. Shirer
Tank
MGM
Children's Pet Caught Destroyer Editor Letter
A city family protests the killing of their old tom cat by neighbors and asks if cats deserve rights. The letter, from Mrs R W Bowen of 4242 Colorado St, laments the loss and questions animal shelter actions after the pet was disposed of following a mating incident.
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Tom
Vor
Sam
R. W. Bowen
Colorado St
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