AFL CIO pushes 35 hour work week despite opposition
The AFL CIO seeks congressional approval to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act to establish a 35 hour week with no pay cut, arguing against a shorter week while Kennedy and Labor Secretary oppose it. Critics warn higher costs and unemployment, noting risks to production and competitiveness amid foreign competition, including Russia.
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Kennedy
Arthur Goldberg
Afl-Cio
Congress
U. S
Russia
Reagan warns against discarding democratic system ideals
In an Oklahoma address, Ronald Reagan cautions against discarding traditional democracy for unproven overseas theories. He cites James Russell Lowell and stresses that the republic endures because core ideas remain sound despite amendments and time.
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Oklahoma
Ronald Reagan
United States
Mr. Reagan
James Russell Lowell
England
Lowell
California Psychologist Promotes Frustration Machine
Dr Langdon E Longstretch of USC builds a device to frustrate rats and claims humans gain efficiency from frustration. He predicts widespread use could boost American productivity, while critics warn of mental health costs and bigger hospitals. The editorial lampoons the idea as a global nanny metaphor.
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California
Langdon E. Longstretch
University of Southern California
Lonngstretch
Longstretch
Stams the bay On The South Plains' Morning Edition
The notice lists publication details for the Lubbock Avalanche Journal Morning Edition. It includes circulation pricing by carrier and by mail, with rates for morning, Sunday, and combined editions, plus references to Associated Press and United Press International. The date shown is August 18, 1962.
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South Plains
Independent Democratic
Lubbock
Avalanche Journal
Avalanche-Journal Publishing Company, Inc
Stn St
Ave. J. Lubbock
Texas
Nanmad Advertising
Texas Daily Press League
Dallas
Associated Press
United Press International
Parker F Phuuly
Chas. A. Guy
Missionary Paved Path for Modern Peace Corps Idea
Special correspondent Ruth Montgomery notes that early Christian missions, not just U.S. groups, shaped the Peace Corps concept. She cites leaders educated in mission schools in Africa and Africa’s belief in mission schooling as foundational to regional leadership and social progress.
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Ruth Montgomery
Washington
Peace
Peace Corps
Lyndon B. Johnson
Africa
Health, Education and Welfare Department
East and
Central Africa
Ethiopia
Christian Missions
Kenya
Nyasaland
Ghana
Congo
Brazzaville
Dahomey
Assembly of God
Congress
Sargent Shriver
Kennedy
JFK
House
Senate
Wise Gift of Education for Jamaica and Caribbean Nations
The piece argues for a large scale American scholarship program to bring Caribbean and Surinamese students to the United States and urges establishing a U.S. Information Agency branch in Surinam. It praises education as a foundation for democracy and notes the Peace Corps as a growing force in global development. It mentions Jamaica's $75,000 scholarship gift and upcoming plans for Trinidad and Tobago.
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Inez Robb
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Jamaica
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Trinidad-Tobago
West Indies
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South America
Surinam
United
Africa
Adlai Stevenson
Sam
Dutch Guiana
United States Information Agency
Communist Party
Pooh-Pooh
U.s.sa
Peace Corps
Nigeria
Ghana
Sierra Leone
Tanganyika
Togo
Labor Leaders fret over Kennedy stance and Congress
Pro Kennedy labor leaders face a bound dilemma as a Democratic Congress and White House avoid bold demands. Meany and Reuther push for tariffs relief, public works funds, and a compulsory arbitration act while seeking to elect liberal Democrats to back their program.
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Ray Tucker
Washington
White House
John T. Lewis
Roosevelt
Truman
Lewis
Kennedy
George Meany
Walter P. Reuther
Meany
Senate Finance Committee
Sec. Goldberg
Administration
Congress
Meany-Reuther
Labor
Reuther
U. S. Steel
Afl-Cio
Pennsylvania
Illinois
West Virginia
Eisenhower
Quicksall Elected Chamber President and City Election Preview
James L. Quicksall was elected Cham ber of Commerce president at a directors meeting, succeeding J. B. Maxey. New officers include Charles R. Bacon and Hubert L. Allen as vice presidents, and George A. Simmons as treasurer. A board member named is J. Ray Dickey. Lubbock voters face a city commission vacancy race with candidates J. D. Jones C. B. Hardin C. W. Gunn and Powell McWhirter. The current commission includes Mayor Carl F. Slaton W. B. Price Hub Jones and Garland Newsom.
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James L. Quicksall
Chamber of Commerce
Quicksall
J. B. Maxey
Charles R. Bacon
Hubert L. Allen
George A. Simmons
J. Ray Dickey
S. C. Arnett
George P. Kuykendall
Sam Rosenthal
Earl Collins
Roy Farr
Lubbock
City Commission
W. G. McMillan
J. D. Jones
C. B. Hardin
C. W. Gunn
Powell McWhirter
Carl FE. Slaton
W. B. Price
Hub Jones
Garland Newsom
Hair-raising experience prompts tighter drug laws
George E Sokolski argues for stricter FDA authority after a drug caused severe hair loss skin changes and itching in a patient. He recounts the drug’s side effects and urges stronger enforcement funding and industry responsibility to prevent harm while recognizing medical progress.
Ocean Liner Traffic to Europe Surges in 1937 Sailings
NEW YORK AP reports a total of 11,860 passengers boarded ocean liners to Europe on Thursday in the largest single day sailing since 1929. Seven liners left that day with night departures, two more followed, and over the six days ending Saturday, 27 liners carried about 26,000 passengers, marking a peak since 1937. Steamship officials cited demand as the driver of the heavy scale.
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New York
Vessels to Japan in US Navy transfers for self defense
The Japan Times reported on Friday that the United States will turn over 18 destroyers to Japan to bolster its self defense force, with delivery planned for August.
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Japan
Tokyo
UPI
US States
U.S. Navy
Japan Times
Population increase in Canada reported by UPI
Canada’s population rose by 91 000 between April and July this year to about 18 600 000 officials said Friday. The UPI dispatch notes the rise in population amid ongoing demographic trends and external migration influences.
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