Profumo Affair Shapes Macmillan Government Strife
Max Lerner argues the Profumo case exposes deep political ineptitude in Britain as the Macmillan government faces a crisis of governance. He links the scandal to broader European and American puritanism, noting the roles of Christine Keeler, John Profumo, Stephen Ward, and Captain Ivanov, and contrasts British patience with public shock.
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Athens
London
Moscow
Macmillan
Profumo
England
de Gaulle
Dreyfus
Staviskey
Hiss
Montesi
der Spiegel
Penkovsky
Christine Keeler
Mayfair
John Profumo
Stephen Ward
Capt. Ivanov
Britain
Paris
Germany
Spain
Italy
Sweden
Greece
Europe
Quotes in the News: Kennedy Aid Politics and Celebrities
United Press International reports Sen Bennett charges Kennedy aid for low income areas could be used in the 1964 election year. Eddie Fisher comments on Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton marriage plans. Roy Wilkins defies Kennedy on suspending anti discrimination protests. A Caracas gunman regrets raid on a US firm and notes no Americans were present.
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United Press International
Washington
Wallace F. Bennett
Utah
Kennedy
New York
Eddie Fisher
Elizabeth Taylor
Richard Burton
Understanding a Child's Strabismus and Early Treatment
A mother asks about her three year old whose eyes sometimes drift. An ophthalmologist notes strabismus varies by moment and eye focus, stressing early evaluation. Treatments may include glasses eye exercises or muscle surgery.
Enlarged liver concerns and follow-up steps explained
A reader asks about an enlarged liver shown on X rays. The doctor notes physical examination is needed toconfirm enlargement and then liver tests to assess possible disease. Diverticulosis briefly defined and a booklet offered for further reading.
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Moiner
McNamara’s drive to trim defense waste and costs
The defense chief and lawmakers tout a major push to curb waste and duplication in the 1964 peacetime budget. McNamara’s reforms include the Defense Supply Agency and competitive bidding, with projected savings rising to over 3.4 billion dollars by 1965.
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William Proxmire
Wisconsin
McNamara
Congress
Defense Dept
MacNamara
Defense Supply Agency
Dept. of Defense
McNa
Imara
TEX
Boeing
Air Force
Navy
Douglas
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Apollo
Dionysius
Roy Wilkins
NAACP
Caracas
Venezuela
Dr. Mother
C.A.A
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Defense
Paul H. Douglas
Illinois
Senate
Robert S. McNamara
Jacob K. Javits
Fremont
Decatur
West
Avalon Homes
Charleston
Silos Aves
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Avalon
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