Congress Opens With Battle Over Rules Committee Size
The 88th Congress begins with a House fight over expanding the Rules Committee from 12 to 15 members and a possible Senate clash to curb debate. Democrats and Republicans bargain for influence as Kennedy seeks administration-friendly action ahead of 1964 elections. This session hinges on New Frontier versus conservative governance and could shape the president's pet proposals.
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Capitol Hill
House
Kennedy
Washington
Ssth
Exchange Between JFK and Nikita Takes Progress Too Far
Special correspondent Ruth Montgomery previews a coming year marked by a planned direct teletype link between the White House and the Kremlin. The move aims to keep ahead of news with officials like President, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Press Secretary Pierre Salinger, and a Tass representative shaping the policy. US newspapers are barred from the briefing.
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Ruth Montgomery
Wee i Ton Amons
White House
Kremlin
Sec
Dean Rusk
Press Sec
Pierre Salinger
Tass
Solet
Enems
Nikita
Dartmouth
Hanover
Khrushchev
Andrei Gro- Mvko
Saturday Evening Post
Kennedy
Smirnoff
Survival Kits for Finals at Dartmouth Spark Debate
A Dartmouth Service advertises two "Survival Kits" to ease final exams, one standard and one Desperation Kit, with food items like sugar doughnuts and cookies priced at four dollars. The piece quips about coffee in student rooms and notes price differences between New York and New Hampshire, while joking about exam stamina.
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Usave Yourson
Dart
Dartroouthi
Dartmouth
Soares
Britain
Phi Beta Kappa
New York
Pharapshire
Reading trends shift toward non fiction and public affairs
An American Library Association report notes 1963 adult book circulation rose eight percent as readers move away from Westerns and light romances toward art travel health education and national and international affairs. Nonfiction gains while fiction declines reflecting a more realistic reading public.
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American Library Association
Not Obsolete A Small News Note For Horse Lovers
The City Collector reports 27 permits for horse drawn vehicles issued on 902 dollars, up three from last year. The note suggests horses are not becoming obsolete as quickly as some claim, even as Old Dobbin is not staging a comeback.
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Chicago
Dobbin
Janitor Listed by Chicago Social Register
The Chicago social register lists a janitor for consideration, noting hope he will keep the social fires burning and maintain community ties through his service.
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Chicago Sorial Register
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal ad rates and pledge notice
A garbled OCR batch from the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal shows advertising rate cards for morning, evening, and Sunday editions with various time period prices. It also includes the paper’s pledge to the flag and the dateline Lubbock Texas January 7.
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Fong
South
Bermottate
Lubbock
Avalanche Jo
Evermee
Avalanche-Journal Publishs
Ste
8Th Stand
Texas National Advertising
Texas Daily Press League
Dalles
Texas
Merber
Associated Press
United Press International
FOO Prouty Agerites
Chai A Gey
Wep Rigter
Pabisner
Bubsuriphion
Payalle
Sardas
Carter Oats
United States of America
Bo Lubbock
Tevis
Jan
Study Hints Consumer Is Forgotten Man
A reader from Hot Springs questions the fate of the Presidents Consumer Advisory Council and its cautious push for full disclosure of credit terms in installment sales. The piece notes potential support from Sen. Douglas and Kennedy’s endorsements, with a mid year timetable if Congress quiets.
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Ray Tucker
Ashington
Consumer Advisory Council
F.M.S
Hot Springs
Ark
Paul Douglas
D-Il
Kennedy
JFK
Pardon for Jake the Barber Sparks Skepticism
A Kennedy pardon for John Factor, known as Jake the Barber, draws scrutiny over the motive and timing. The ex-swindler, jailed for mail fraud in 1943, spun philanthropy including a $22,000 gift to Democratic groups, while critics question the lack of a convincing rationale for clemency and possible political leverage.
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Richard Starnes
John Factor
White House
Kennedy Brothers
Factor
Jake the Barber
Starnes
Demos
Jake
Kennedys
William Miller
GOP
Af Factor
Chicago
West Side
Capone
Florida
Roger Touhy
Touhy
Switch to Toasted Shredded Wheat in Open-Face Sandwiches
Substitute toasted shredded wheat biscuits for bread in hot open-face sandwiches. Brush with melted butter and bake in a shallow pan at 350 degrees for ten minutes. Serve topped with creamed ham and mushrooms.
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Communist Party Central Committee
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Lizzy
By Kate Osann
Vincent
Tucker
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Castro
Salinas
Calif
Ahmed Ben Bella
Init
Cuba
Williamsport
Venezuela
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Ialy
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State Department
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SY. John the Baptist
Eric Godden
Rauceby
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Sussex
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Robert Kennedy
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