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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1963
Page
6
An editorial argues Congress extends the draft to 1967, forcing 18 to 26 year olds into at least two years of active service. It condemns continued pork-barrel spending as the nation asks sacrifice from the young while lawmakers pursue personal and political gain at government expense.
An Education News Service editorial critiques the clash between State Superintendent Max Rafferty and the State Board of Education over who sets policy. It questions the current elected vs appointed structure, asks if the system should reverse roles, and warns that top-level command must be clear to meet critical education challenges. It notes the Attorney General will rule soon and highlights broader doubts about governance.
Senator Kenneth Keating charged that Secretary Celebrezze will continue federal funding for segregated schools, based on counsel advice suggesting funds cannot be withheld. He contrasted this with Attorney General Kennedy’s stance and lawsuits in four states alleging illegality of segregated education with HEW support.
Article details Soviet military ranks from corporal to general and notes shifts in greeting customs. It describes how post revolutionary traditions revived the salute to proper rank and the use of exact phrases when acknowledging orders.
Drew Pearson reports Kennedy explores a Pan American Parliament to foster regional cooperation, backed by Felipe Herrera and discussed with leaders in Central America. Aiming to create a parliamentary body and a common market committee, it envisions broader hemispheric dialogue without binding authority. Magnuson urges a fish treaty program and appointing Ben Smith as fish czar to manage international fishing limits.
A column notes that professional writers often lack spare time letter craft while Beatrice Howdini’s book on Houdini reveals a divergence between dazzling tricks and personal life. Houdini’s dexterity with cards and escapes contrasted with clumsy domestic moments, provoking humorous reflections on talent outside one’s craft.
The piece argues a balanced budget now is unlikely due to defense and aid spending, urging selective cuts and the moratorium on new expensive projects. It contends business leaders favor phased tax cuts, criticizes bureaucratic waste, and labels Kennedy’s stance as a straw man while urging practical fiscal reform.
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