FDR's Press Conferences Showed Informal Laughter and Mastery
Jim Bishop recalls Franklin D. Roosevelt at White House briefings, noting his habit of talking everyone to death with humor and brisk interruptions during 12 years of formal meetings. The piece cites May 24 and May 28 1944 conferences and Roosevelt’s quips about invasion versus liberation and audience reactions. It contrasts press relations under Democrats and Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bishop
Franklin D. Roosevelt
White House
FDR
Oval
Roosevelt
Europe
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Hyde Park
United States
Nixon
Speaking Freely Counsel By Phone Flourishing Big By DON OAKLEY
More than 250 telephone counseling services across the nation aid troubled people. Hot lines and crisis centers offer drug help youth guidance and elderly companionship. Originating for teens the first line was Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Other groups like Philadelphia Help Line and Marble Collegiate Church in New York run similar services. A volunteer notes the line shows people they have friends and care. Seeds react to jet sound Four UNC Greensboro researchers found jet noise speeds germination of wet turnip seeds by about ten percent and doubles germination rate versus quiet conditions. Theories include seed coat breakdown or cellular effects. Potential uses include breaking seed dormancy in hot climates and pre-germinating weeds for easier removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Oakley
Edwin Kiester Jr
Family Health Magazine
Children's Hospital of
Los Angeles
Stony Brook
Long Island
United Ministries
Suffolk County
Philadelphia
New York City
Marble Collegiate Church
University of North Carolina
Greensboro
Nixon Favorite Odds Decline in McGovern Race
Washington column by Jack Anderson summarizes Jimmy the Greek Snyder’s odds on the 1972 election. Nixon leads McGovern in support, issues, and image with a 70 to 40, 72 to 53, and 49 to 37 edge respectively. The piece also notes Chou En-lai’s Geneva handshake snub and Sadat’s expulsion of Russian advisers amid shifting Cold War tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Anderson
Washington
George McGovern
Nixon
Jimmy the Greek Snyder
Las Vegas
McGovern
Jimmy
Chou
Chou En-lai
John Foster Dulles
Geneva
Indochina
Dulles
Secretary of State
Sadat
Leonid Brezhnev
Brezhnev
Israel
Winterdate Camp Departure under chaperonage
In 1922 under Mrs. R M Wilson YMCA Girls depart for a two week camp at Deadwater August 1. In 1947 Indiana endures a furious storm with prolonged power outage recalling World War II blackout days. In 1962 Homer City Little League wins District 7 and heads to match in Indiana. In 1967 Indiana figures attend Pennsylvania Ambulance Association convention in Pittsburgh with several local leaders.
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R. M. Wilson
YMCA
Deadwater
Indiana
Homer City
Little League
Vandergrift
Herman Harris Field
Pennsylvania Ambulance Association
Pittsburgh
Herbert A. McAnulty
Citizens Ambulance Service
Merle Craig
Citizens
Gerald Esposito
Robert McClear
Inside Labor Phase Three Coming Up
Victor Riesel outlines how Nixon faces Phase Three of wage controls as Teamsters president Frank Fitzsimmons and Weldon Mathis press for renegotiation of the National Master Freight Agreement. He notes June 30 expirations, the Stabilization Act end date, and coordinated bargaining among GE Westinghouse IUE and UAW, with broader union action ahead in 1973 and 1974.
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Victor Riesel
Washington
Nixon
Mr. Nixon
Teamsters
San Clemente
Dick Nixon
Weldon
Teamsters Brotherhood
U.S
Congress
General Electric
Ge-Westinghouse
Tiations
George Meany
International Union of Electrical Workers
IUE
Paul Jennings
McGovern
Jim Compton
Compton
Paris
France
Leonard Woodcock
United Automobile Workers
UAW
Kansas City
Pete Pestillo
Teamster-aerospace- Ge-Auto
Frank Fitzsimmonses
Joyful Sound For The Lord: HAL BOYLE on Hamp
In New York HAL BOYLE profiles Lionel Hampton, citing religion and music as Hamp’s guiding forces. He recalls personal losses, gratitude toward Gladys, and a life defined by faith, rhythm, and relentless touring as the vibraphonist reflects on faith, honesty, and energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
Lionel Hampton
Gladys
Rainbow Grill
Hampton
Hamp
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AP News
Oo Advertising
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Ciated Press
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Cambria
Clearfield
Jefferson
Westmoreland
Vass
Giareng
Hale Boggs
D-La
Gerald Ford
R-Mich
Peking
Bedell Smith
Smith
Cairo
Egypt
Netiap
Eoalizel
Ariiyana
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Boyle
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Louis Armstrong
David
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