Sick Cities and Grass Roots Plans for Metro Reform
Special Senate and House subcommittees begin field inquiries into urban problems across major metropolitan areas. They seek grass roots proposals for regional cooperation to curb sprawl pollution traffic and crime, while testing local and state powers to address crushing needs before federal intervention.
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Senate
House
Washington
Mitchell Gordon
Gordon
Congress
States weigh three proposed constitutional amendments
Power moves at the state level slow the drive to amend the U S Constitution. Four states have approved the Court of the Union idea while ten to twelve endorse the other two proposals, but two thirds of states must act and Congress must call a convention. Roadblocks remain as the effort faces public confusion and political risk.
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U.S
State Court of the Union
U.S. Supreme Court
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Wyoming
Court of the Union
Congress
General Assembly of States
New Jersey
Choices in Destiny From Faith and Hopkins
A compact reflection contrasts biblical urges with Mark Hopkins words on moments of fate. It urges readers to choose wisely when destiny hangs in the balance, noting the weight of personal decision in shaping outcomes.
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Mark Hopkins
Cotton crisis stalls in Congress amid civil rights duel
The cotton industry faces a crisis as House and Senate debates slow action on a pending bill and a Civil Rights package. The Cool ey bill aims to restore price competitiveness, include 10 million for research, and reduce support prices to level with world markets, while partisan fights delay final passage.
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National Cotton Council
House
Harold Cooley
Dem.n.c
House Agriculture Committee
Yesteryears Highlights From Local Notices
Ten years ago Eno Frakes played a society woman in The Women at the Little Theater. Lawton received gamma globulin to prevent paralysis. Mrs. L Wickman finished a two week workshop to expand Lawton junior high speech. Twenty years ago U S bombers attacked northwest Germany including Ruhr Sardinia Sicily and Nazi Greece. Capt Pervis E Youree earned Oak Leaf clusters for air medal. Mrs R E Browning saved nickels to 20 000 for a home down payment. Thirty years ago Effie Herbert Yeoman entered Chicago Conservatory of Music for six weeks training. Agnes McAfee elected president of Zeta Tau sorority. Miss Violette Smith showcased her boy students in dramatic readings at First Presbyterian church.
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The
Constitution Files
Eno Frakes
Lawton
L. Wickman
U. S
Germany
Ruhr
Sardinia
Sicily
Greece
Pervis E. Youree
Walters
R. E. Browning
Nickles
Effie Herbert Yeoman
Chicago Conservatory of Music
Agnes McAfee
Zeta Tau Sorority
Violette Smith
First Presbyterian Church
Two Racial Issues Seen In Civil Rights Battle
Washington notes two certainties in the race issue clash. A federal takeover of private property to end segregation is nearly dead in Congress. The Senate will not empower agencies to compel hiring or firing based on race. Bi partisan moderates may craft middle ground legislation, but bold federal mandates face firm opposition from Republicans and southern Democrats. The piece argues future progress hinges on restrained proposals and avoids forced integration.
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Congress
House Agriculture Committee
House
Senate Agriculture Committee
Senate
Washington
Administration
Kennedy
South
Restau
White House
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Everett Dirksen
Ilinois
Mirror of the Mind on Time and Work Peak
The article argues morning is typically the most productive time for most people as body temperature rises with waking. It notes individual variation, with some peaking later, and mentions teen behavior linked to masculinity. It also suggests ulcer pain eases when tension lowers through rest or leisure activities.
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N. Y
On This Day in History June 25 1963 Almanac
Almanac notes key events on this date across history. In 1868 Confederate states were readmitted to the Union including North and South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama and Louisiana. In 1876 Sitting Bull led Sioux at Little Bighorn later called Custer's Last Stand. In 1950 North Korea invaded South Korea. In 1962 the Supreme Court limited school prayer.
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Mars
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Louisiana
Union
Sitting Bull
of the Little Big Horn
George Custer
Custer
South Korea
Supreme Court
California as bankruptcy capital driven by tough garnishment laws
Sylvia Porter argues California’s harsh wage garnishment boosts bankruptcies while New York’s lenient rules ease hardship for debtors and creditors. She cites Illinois cuts and Iowa rise, urges modernizing the Bankruptcy Act, expanded debt counseling, Chapter XIII use, and better consumer credit education to curb the trend.
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California
New York
Illinois
Iowa
U. S
Linn K. Twinem
Consumer Bankruptcy Committee
The
American Bar Assn
Consumer Credit
Papal election lights St Peter's Square in Rome
Vatican reports the election of Giovanni Battista Montini as the 262nd pope after a rapid conclave of 46 hours and five to six ballots. White smoke signaled success as thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square while guards stood watch and hymns rose from the crowd.
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Sistine Chapel
Giovanni Battista Cardinal Montini
Milan
John, XXIII
St. Peter's Square
Montini
Surprise as Paul VI crowned Pope in Rome
A crowded square in Rome erupts as Cardinal Ottaviani declares Montini pope elect. Paul VI appears on the balcony giving his first blessing, while the crowd chants amen and kneels in reverent awe.
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Ottaviani
Montini
Paul VI
Rome
Four Seasons in One Day Capital City Riddle
A quiz item asks which capital has four seasons in a day. The answer is Quito Ecuador with mornings springlike afternoons summer evenings autumn and nights winter. Additional questions cover D A R pins bar meanings first licensed woman driver and Michelangelo designing Vatican Swiss Guard costumes.
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Quito
Ecuador
Vatican City
Michelangelo
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