Free medical care for Congressmen debated after Medicare defeat
Editorial notes a controversy over congressional medical benefits after the Medicare bill fails. It cites letters questioning free care at Walter Reed and Bethesda hospitals and counters with details: Capitol Hill's Attending Physician staff offers checkups and drugs, while daily hospital charges apply for Congress members. The piece argues the truth lies between broad claims and firm defenses.
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Walter Reed Hospital
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Gressman
Capitol Hill
Long Beach
Walter Reed
Bethesda
Toa
Justices Theorize As Lawmen Face Narcotics Realities
The Supreme Court's narcotics ruling drew sharp concern from California law enforcement. From 1949 to 1960 adult arrests rose 343 percent, juvenile narcotics offenders jumped, and seizures included 1,534 pounds of marijuana and 630 ounces of heroin. Los Angeles County spends over 3 million annually tackling the problem, underscoring the clash between rights theory and on the ground impact.
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High Court
California
Los Angeles
Arizona
Kennedy image slips in Europe as Kennedy veers
In Europe the Economist notes Kennedy remains seen as a dynamic force but his weaknesses show in Congress. The Macmillan purge and U.S. party tensions complicate Europe’s view of American leadership. Europeans fear reduced American influence if Kennedy falters.
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Economist
Macmillan
Kennedy
Europe
Congress
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Truman
Issage
Senate Conferees Fold on Religious College Aid Policy
In a closed session of House and Senate conferees the issue of federal aid to Catholic colleges sparked clashes led by Adam Clayton Powell and Edith Green over leaks. Morse urged adopting the Senate loan plan while conferees favored outright grants, with Republicans voting for gifts. A final vote supported judicial review, deferring to the Supreme Court to decide legality of aid to religious colleges.
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Senate
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Harlem
Edith Green
Portland
Drew Pearson
Powell
Green
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Dore
Morse
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Christian Church
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South Bend
Notre Dame University
Robert Giaimo
Connecticut
Carroll Kearns
Albert Quie
Minn
Charles Goodell
N.Y. Elk
Rep
Fred Oregon
Winston Prouty
Vermont
Jacob Javits
N.Y
Barry Godwater
Anz
Prouty
Len Goldwater
Congress
Pat McNamara
Detroit
Lister Hill
Ala
Jennings Randolph
W.va
Ralph Yarborough
Texas
Pennsylvania
Joe Clark
Clark
Supreme Court
White House
Kennedy
Separation of Church and State
Morserow
Television's numbers grab endangers patient program growth
A veteran observer argues that TV’s rush for quick wins kills long term audience building. The cycle of rapid program shuffles, “musical chairs,” and excessive volume leads to cheap trends, waste, and eventual viewer indifference, threatening lasting quality and loyalty.
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Cohen
Town Meeting Troop Training Best Foren Aid
Editor Madam Lawless concedes difficulty with my logic on foreign aid. I argue that aid to governments rather than people harms other economies. She cites Laos. Our excessive cash grants to that country fueled inflation, not relief.
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Gove
Laos
LANGUAGES in the NEWS by Chaves T betex and Febert Trumpen Danie
A mixed column critiques anti foreign sentiment in China while warning against communism. It cites terms used for Westerners and Japanese, references Berlitz, and argues for U S military aid to counter socialist expansion. The piece cites Joseph Stalin and questions constitutional rights and democracy, ending with contact at 3003 Monterey Bakersfield.
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Febert Trumpen
Danie
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China
Joseph Stalin
Richard D. Goddard
Monterey
Bakersfield
U S Pullout in Laos Not to Be Pushed
Washington says it will not rush removal of 750 military advisors from Laos. Officials will watch North Vietnam’s moves before acting. The neutralization accord signed in Geneva requires all foreign forces to withdraw within 75 days.
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