State of the Union echoes world duties and strength
The editorial reviews Eisenhower’s State of the Union address, noting a shift from domestic focus to global issues. It highlights optimism about Soviet cooperation, continued foreign aid, and arms restraint, while stressing strong American power and a balanced budget for 1961. The piece praises gains in prosperity and leadership, yet cautions this is not a perfect era.
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Labor groups could tilt electoral balance toward Nixon
Washington report notes labor, both organized and unorganized, and the Negro vote as pivotal in key states. Polls of 260,000 Communications Workers of America members show a 20 percent drop in Democratic popularity since 1958, threatening the Democratic ticket if concerns over Taft-Hartley and Labor Reform remain unaddressed.
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Pentagon answer to student question shocks Wichita class
Freshman Jere Patton sought the number of people in the U S military for a Wichita University speech class. His inquiry traveled from the campus ROTC to McConnell Air Force Base and the administration building before reaching the Pentagon. The official count given was 24 million, a result Patton hoped would earn an A.
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Rockwell Leads American Nazi Party Says Gas Chamber Threat
Drew Pearson profiles George Lincoln Rockwell the Arlington Virginia head of the American Nazi Party who declares vast Nazi networks in Europe and outlines anti Semitic activities abroad and at home. Rockwell claims 26 000 ex SS men in Europe and cites publications Nordic Kamp Combat and The International Mazi while defending free speech rights amid his legal battle.
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Old Doe" Rockwell
Town Meeting on commuter woes with MTA critique
A Long Beach resident vents anger at the MTA over aging buses and poor service. He describes long delays behind a chained depot, hostile drivers, and high costs while commuting to Los Angeles, urging responses from officials.
Strictly Personal Syd A Standby Offer To Thieves
A satirical column argues burglars scout homes carefully and lists reasons rich houses invite theft. The narrator jokes about a standing 25 percent loot deal with a fictional union, noting burglars target valuables and signaled signs of wealth while poverty offers false security.
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Chicago
Haudohrsalore’ Union
Demand for Better Public Transport in Long Beach
A letter criticizes bus crowding on rush hours 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. and urges civic pressure on authorities to secure adequate transit to and from Long Beach and Los Angeles. The writer cites $146 daily fare and vows support from other commuters to demand improved service and courtesy. It also recalls related past civic actions and local political discussions from 10, 20, and 30 years ago.
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Oscar Hauge
Independent Newnan rise publisher and staff list
The Independent’s staff and regional offices are listed. It names Publisher Daniel Hidder and e Publisher Harold M Hines with a management team including Carry Collins Jr Bus Manager and A Collins Sr Editorial Columnist Malcolm Enley. Executive Heitor Miley E Lines Managing Editor Harry Fulton and Editorial Page Editor. National Advertising Representative Ridder Johns Inc with offices in New York Chicago Detroit Minneapolis Los Angeles San Francisco Washington. Current files maintained at these offices.
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