Chinese Misery Rooted in Unworkable System
An editorial argues that Communist China’s misery stems from tyrannical rule and an unworkable economy. It urges Western aid through resettlement while insisting the core fix must come from a revolutionary change in China’s government and economic system. It highlights China’s fertile land and resources contrasted with famine, droughts, and the commune system.
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China
Red China
United States
Mississippi River
The Problem of Leisure in America
The article examines how the push for a shorter work week could create more leisure time and asks what people should do with it. It argues that many lack enduring interests beyond work and may feel lost in retirement, noting that meaningful engagement in intellectual pursuits and the arts sustains both body and spirit.
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China
America
California Commentary Defeat of Bond Hobbles Brown Budget
The defeat of Proposition 3, a $270 million bond for state construction, leaves Governor Brown with a $90 million deficit. Possible paths include a special session with tax hikes, a voter re submission of the bond, or reduced park funding, tying to the 1960s welfare program and pension lobbying pressures.
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Brown
Dalaxe
University of Calfornia
Povemax
Bend
George McLain
Kennedy Cancels Herald Tribune Over Copper Scandal
Washington reports President Kennedy personally canceled 22 subscriptions to the New York Herald Tribune after a May 23 page one copper scandal story. The piece exposed a windfall of about 6.34 million dollars to Calumet and Hecla, linked to an Eisenhower cabinet member, while Estes scandal coverage ran prominently in the Times. Senate subcommittee findings, political maneuvering, and Republican reactions framed the broader exposure of deep government influence.
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Washington
Kennedy
New York Herald Tribune
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee
Eisenhower
Calumet and Hecla Copper Company
Chicago
U.S
General Services
Calumet and
Heécl
Sinclair Weeks
Tke
Republican National Committee
Calumet- Hetla
New York Times
Times
Herald
Herald Tribune
Estes
Billie Sol Estes
Spanish Phrases For Travelers From Language In The News
Americans abroad are advised that Spanish speaking people are courteous and hospitable and that knowing phrases helps. The list includes greetings, dining requests, smoking, walking, dancing, theater, and cinema questions. A Berlitz Dictionary copy will be mailed to anyone submitting a question used in Languages in the News.
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Mellamo
Laer
Berlitz
Hard to Catch Speech Styles in American Dialog
The piece argues that mastering foreign or regional speech is difficult for writers. It cites British authors misstepping when portraying American English and American writers failing with Spanish and other languages. It notes Raymond Chandler and Ring Lardner as examples and highlights Hemingway, Salinger, and ONeill in how dialogue carries voice and tone.
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Harris
Ernest Hemingway
John Clara
Ring Lardner
Raymond Chandler
Salinger
Eugene Oneill
Town Meeting Calls Editorial on Spock Unfair
A reader protests an April 27 editorial attacking Dr Spock, arguing the piece relies on smear and misrepresentation. The letter defends atmospheric testing and cites statements by Ambassador Wadsworth and others, urging balanced judgment and democracy in public discourse.
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Spock
Fats
James 3. Wadsworth
United States
Geneva
United Nations
Kennedy
Washington
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Joe Martin
Massachusetts
House
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Martin
Henry James
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Saturday Review of Literature
Pape
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Atlantic
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Studebaker Rd
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Sam Avene
Cueage Moremels
Terrane Ave
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Premes
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