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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1962
Page
16
The piece argues that Congress hides behind committee bottling to block the King Anderon health and insurance bill. It challenges ostrich tactics and AMA statistics while urging social responsibility to aid elderly citizens and those with limited means.
Art Buchwald reports USTS chief Gilmore says tourism up 21 percent while critics doubt the figure. He cites ads promising travel on 98 dollars weekly and jokes about how to stretch funds, including skipping meals and avoiding tips, with satirical examples of ways to stay within budget.
Cartoonist Al Capp critiques a conspiracy theory about the stock market crashes. He argues the panic came from millions of small investors reacting to overvaluation and inflation, while industry remains strong and confidence falters. He mocks fiction about financiers pulling strings and highlights irrational bets on names with “onics” and the roulette appeal of Wall Street.
A historical quiz reflects on court retirement replacements, time limits on expansion, and original versus appellate jurisdiction. It touches on Whittaker's retirement, White as successor, Roosevelt's court packing attempt, and Truman era appointees plus the lack of formal membership requirements.
A humorous note from Sen Soaper about the old joke of the chicken crossing the road and the turtle’s rationale. The piece also comments on evolving cooking trends from mushroom soup to the choice of sour cream.
Congressman Sludgepup states he is not anti-business or anti-labor yet claims both groups act against him. A satirical line compares criminals to vaudeville actors preferring the Palace and notes Alcatraz’s dilapidation saddens them.
Two Russian drummers join Benny Goodman’s Band for a novelty on stage. The anecdote adds humorous note that Khrushchev could try percussion with his shoe.
A columnist notes optimism about eradicating poverty by 2000 while touching on bills this month. The piece humorously surveys finance, tourism, science, advertising, baseball, weather, aviation, politics, and leadership with light skeptical tone.
In the used ar lots of the future space vehicles will be for sale and we can imagine the salesman assuring the prospect that this little cream puff has only 30,000,000 miles on her.
A recent Sunday saw fifty four MLB home runs, a hefty total that kept listeners hearing “It looks like it might be out of here, folks” many times, even when the ball stayed in play.
Child baseball shortstop risks being benched if he repeats five errors in a single inning. Coach stresses family support and reassurance while monitoring performance to prevent this crisis from triggering a trade.
The article notes Matthew Brady documented the Civil War using far fewer photographs than a modern church wedding would require, highlighting the era's limited photographic resources and coverage scope.
A witty letter satire targets schools for neglecting spelling while a character named Shotgun Schultz jokes about price ranges in new cars. The piece uses humor to critique modern education and consumer culture without graphic detail.
Tests of taking the census by mail show it is up to 85 percent effective. We are growing in numbers so counting 75 percent may suffice, while the Senate approves a defense budget of 48.5 billion dollars and the hope that war prices ease. The automated bartender debuts with a recording device.
The piece argues that temperamental actresses like Monroe Callas Taylor are driven by insecurity and a need for control. It links star behavior to isolating pressures of Hollywood and contrasts them with normal self discipline in business leaders.
A sociologist argues Americans lack new leisure experiences, a claim dismissed by many as overstated. The piece notes how popular narratives of novelty are amplified by experts and contrasts them with everyday routines in low-cost stays and routine travel.
Booksellers report a surge in interest for diet and war books as readers seek practical guidance and historical perspectives. The market shows heightened curiosity about disciplined routines and conflict narratives, reflecting current social concerns.
A British hero General Slim is cited in a humorous memoir style passage about marriage and money. The piece mocks men who hide earnings from wives and jokes about barbershops haircuts. It notes the paradox of fixing up a house only to move soon after.
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