New England Faces Mixed Myth and Economic Strength
A Charles Mercer article argues New England is not slipping economically, with 3.5 million employed and a shift from agriculture to manufacturing and services. It notes rising electronics jobs, strong per capita income, and investment gains, while textiles decline and regional attitudes influence perceptions.
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Boston
New England
New
Uncle Sam
Massachusetts
John F. Kennedy
Actress testifies in Santa Monica divorce case
Actress Julia Adams testified in Santa Monica today that her husband Leonard Stern told her she lacked acting ability to support her $200,000 legs after their separation. The couple were married in December 1950 and have now divorced.
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Santa Monica
Julia Adams
Leonard Stern
Cowboy Author Is Prophetic Writer
Albuquerque report describes William E. Vance, Western author, punched at his car by a large man after reading his book Avenger From Nowhere. Vance speculates the assault signals reaction to his writing. The piece also notes West Germany will buy 500000 tons of Cuban sugar by year end 1955.
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Albuquerque
William E. Vance
Win
Vance
West Germany
Ouster of Acting Lieutenant Governor Is Sought
Governor Dewey summoned a special session to test the fitness of acting Lt. Governor Arthur Wicks who admitted visiting labor racketeer Joseph Fay. The move aims to resolve a widening corruption scandal tied to harness tracks and the Lewis murder probe. Wicks refused to resign, citing readiness to face the legislature.
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N. Y
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Dewey
New York State
Arthur H. Wicks
Senate
Wicks
Republican Party
Joseph S. Fay
Sing Sing
New York City
Thomas S. Lewis
Fay
Supreme Court
John V. Kenny
Jersey City
N.J
GOP
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