Storm warnings cloud Kennedy 1964 re election bid
A late 1960s political analysis argues Kennedy’s 1964 reelection prospects have dimmed. It cites Republican jockeying, Cuban policy backlash, civil rights battles in Congress, and Democratic splits as risks to his presidency and legislative agenda. It notes Kennedy’s strong organization but warns the race remains volatile with months to go.
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Diplomat Briggs criticizes size of State Department staff
The Senate Subcommittee hears Briggs, a veteran diplomat, say embassy missions overseas could run more efficiently with fewer personnel. He recalls Prague 196? incident where 86 employees were expelled, praising the Prague embassy as the most efficient he had. He urges cutting staff and mocks State Department wit.
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Tran
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To the Point Can Government Keep Us Mentally Happy
Russell Kirk argues that government funding cannot buy mental health and warns centralized aid may undermine individual resilience. He recalls a hospital anecdote to illustrate that true well being rests in personal life patterns, purpose and faith rather than institutional treatment or state interventions.
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Russell Kirk
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Federa
Rudyard Kipling
Treasury
Corporal Punishment Comes Back in Education Debate
An unsigned editorial argues for limited corporal punishment in schools and at home, criticizing modern aversion to physical discipline. It defends spanking as necessary for unruly children, cites evolving psychology, and condemns youth leniency, police fear, and juvenile laws as fostering crime.
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United States Commissioner of Education
Francis Keppet
Mirror of Opinion on Bible Readings in Public Schools
The piece argues the Supreme Court's Bible readings decision oversteps the Constitution by establishing secularism and silencing public religious expression. It warns against distorting history and portrays the ruling as elevating state atheism while urging respect for religious liberty and historical context.
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Roger Williams
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Write Your Congressman And Senators Now
The article urges citizens to contact their congressman or senator on important issues. It lists the Senate offices of Stuart Symington and Edward V. Long in Washington and the House offices of Richard Ichord and Clarence Cannon, noting the districts they serve.
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Edward V. Long
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House
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Camden
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Phelps
Clarence Cannon
Mr. Cannon
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Callaway
Franklin Counties
Prayers in School Debate Continues Nationwide
National discourse on the Supreme Court ruling banning prayer in public schools broadens. The piece outlines how to explain the decision to students, parents, and abroad, noting Maryland's prior stance, ongoing legislative proposals for constitutional amendments, and the need for public education on the ruling's rationale.
Freedom Is His Theme Naturalized Citizen Speaks His Thoughts
A naturalized citizen urges Americans to stay alert to socialism and defend rugged individualism. He argues six presidents came from humble origins and calls for self reliance and limited government while praising the currency of free enterprise. Continued on Page and Col.
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