Shermanesque season echoed in G Romney request
The piece recalls General Sherman’s famous 1864 and 1880s refusals to seek or accept the presidency. It notes President Kennedy’s renomination stance and asks Governor Romney to issue a Shermanesque statement, while detailing the historical telegrams and the 1884 convention dynamics involving Blaine, Arthur and Grant.
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William Tecumeh Sherman
Kennedy
White House
Detroit News
George Romney
Michigan
Romney
General Sherman
Sherman
John B. Henderson
Missouri
Chicago
Billy
Tecumseh
Confederate States
H. W. Halleck
Eastern Turnpike From Henryetta to McAlester Favored
Proponents argue the Henryetta to McAlester Eastern Turnpike link would connect Tulsa to Dallas and Texas points, spur lakes and industry growth, attract underwriter-backed bonds, and justify four lane highway additions funded by users with minimal state strain. Opponents cite local jealousies and delays but supporters insist the road will pay for itself and speed state development.
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Henryetta
McAlester
Tulsa
Dallas
Texas
Turnpike Authority
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Oklahoma
Thornberry Delay Ties Texas Judge Nomination to Civil Rights Bill
President Kennedy faces a hurdle over Senate confirmation of Homer Thornberry, the Austin appointee for the Western District of Texas. Thornberry’s seat hinges on passage of civil rights legislation through the House and Rules Committee, where Southern Democrats and a few Republicans hold sway. If three or more Republican votes cross, Thornberry and allies may be freed to assume the lifetime post.
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Homer Thornberry
Austin
Tex
United States
Western District of
Texas
Kennedy
House
Thornberry
Senate
France Pays In Advance On Foreign Debt
France advances 200 million dollars on its foreign debt largely to the United States. The article notes France's growing gold and dollar reserves while U S reserves decline. It cites France's exterior debt down to 600 million and total reserves around 4.257 billion while U S gold stands at about 15.684 billion.
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France
United States
Polish Flier Reveals Low Morale in Air Force
Maj. Richard Obacz, a Polish flier who escaped East Germany at 150 feet, says morale in the Polish Air Force is very bad and officers are fed up. He sought asylum in West Berlin with his wife and two sons and wore three medals in 15 years of service. His flight could gauge morale in satellite air forces.
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East Germany
Richard Obacz
West Berlin
Women in Space Sparks Debate Over U.S. Astronauts
Lt. Col. John Powers says no American woman is fully qualified for space flight and vows the U.S. program will focus on science and gradual progress rather than sensational stunts. The Soviet success with a female space orbit raised public interest.
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Soviet Union
John Powers
National Aeronautics and Space Agency
British laxity over Cuban arrivals on Grand Cayman
Cuban airliners landed on Grand Cayman carrying 15 to 20 agents. British authorities allowed the planes to land and permit agents to transfer to Costa Rica and other Central American destinations. Several agents cleared Costa Rica customs before authorities learned of their Cuba origin.
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British
Grand Cayman Island
Jamaica
Costa Rica
Central American
Cuba
Carribbean Islands
Thoughtful Verse on Spirit and Resurrection
A brief religious quotation notes that the Spirit within the believer enables life in mortal bodies and references Romans 8 11. It also cites Titus Lucretius on earthly return and celestial spirit, contrasting soil and heaven in a reflective meditation.
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Jesus
Christ Jesus
Clear Head Needed In Alliance Between East and West
Roscoe Drummond argues a future Soviet US alliance could arise if China destabilizes. He urges reexamining past mistakes with Moscow, citing Kennan and history to set strict limits and precautions for any closer cooperation.
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Red China
Peking
Soviet Union
Mirror of the Mind Dislike of work and observation differences
The text argues most people do not dislike their work but become neutral in mechanized roles as end products detach from labor. It contrasts craftsman pride from long hours with modern disassociation and notes boys and girls differ in observational interests. It also questions whether food reduces alcohol intoxication, concluding it does not stop the alcohol effect and may mislead drinkers into consuming more calories.
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United States
Soviet Union
Russia
Ant
On This Day in History July 17 1963
Almanac entry notes events including Spain ceding Florida to the United States in 1821 Abraham Lincoln authorized to draft troops in 1862 Southern Democrats form a states rights party in 1948 Arco Idaho first to receive all power from atomic energy in 1955.
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Mars
Spain
Florida
United States
Abraham Lincoln
Soutern Democrats
Birmingham
Ala
Arco
Idaho
Our Viet Nam Policy Undercut by Domestic Critics
William S. White argues that U S policy in South Vietnam faces dangerous undercutting from liberal reformers. He defends Ngo Dinh Diem’s regime while warning that failure to support limited military aid could invite broader Communist expansion and demand massive future intervention.
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Washington
South Vietnam
United States
Southeast Asia
Free World
Korea
Orient
Kennedy
Vietnam
Ngo Dinh Diem
Stalin
Russia
Hitler
Sylvia Porter analyzes average honeymoon costs in 1950s U S
The column details typical eight day honeymoons priced around 400 dollars in the States and 600 dollars for Caribbean trips. It compares Bermuda Puerto Rico and Niagara Falls costs, notes travel modes and European options, and projects cheaper fares with more charter and package tours.
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States
Caribbean
Bermuda
Miami Beach
Niagara Falls
Majorca
Paris
Caribbean Islands
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Nassau
Europe
American Express
New York
New Orleans
San Francisco
Western Hemisphere
Oklahoma men arrested for counterfeiting over ten thousand dollars
Two Oklahoma men were arrested on suspicion of counterfeiting more than $10,000. The report notes public concerns about officials holding multiple jobs, echoing Attorney General Charles Nesbitt on conflicts of interest and potential double jeopardy for taxpayers.
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Oklahoma
Charles Nesbitt
Highway Patrolman Stresses Courtesy at Kiwanis Meeting
Wes Miller, Lawton patrolman, urged highway courtesy in a speech to the Northwest Kiwanis club. J Wiley Richard son chairs the Oklahoma Turnpike authority. Wanda Wiggs of 11 N 31st was named USC girl of the season.
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Wes Miller
Northwest Kiwanis Club
J. Wiley Richardson
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
Wanda Wiggs
N. 31St
USC
Sicily
Transport and Communications
Agrigento
Mildren Wilcoxin
Post Ordnance
H. C. King
Douglass
Lions
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