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What Makes Growth and the American Economy
Americans see the United States in a production race with the Soviet Union and seek growth to outpace Russia. Debate centers on what kind of production matters, whether planning is appropriate, and the risk of overindulgence. The piece urges discipline and alignment with the national interest while defending free enterprise.
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The Balky Electors in the Electoral College
The piece argues that electoral college electors may betray voters by voting contrary to the pledged candidate. It recalls 1956 and 1960 instances where electors diverged, noting such acts threaten sovereign will. It urges abolishing electors while keeping electoral votes with a direct national tally.
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Boating Safety Rules Urged Amid Rising Accidents
Coast Guard data show 261 boating deaths and over a million dollars in property damage in the first half of 1960. Despite the grim toll, boating accidents lag highway fatalities. Owners are urged to study safety rules and obtain the Coast Guard booklet Recreational Boating Guide for winter reading.
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Bierce’s Devil’s Dictionary From Jim Bishop’s View
A compact reminiscence on Ambrose Bierce and his Devil’s Dictionary. The piece notes Bierce’s cynicism and wit, cites his 1842 1914 lifespan, and mentions Clifton Fadiman editing a Citadel Press collection. It surveys select entries and signals more will follow in a subsequent column.
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Inauguration reforms questioned in nuclear age analysis
The piece argues that the present transition after a U S presidential change is unsuitable for a nuclear age. It criticizes continuity as suspect and notes confusion as top executives shift in and out. It urges fixed terms and a staged rotation to prevent government slowdown. It cites Eisenhower’s autumn inauguration idea and calls for reform.
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Inaugural White House Clamor Over Invitations
Washington diary recounts a frenzied scene at inaugural headquarters. A Kennedy insider questions Perle Mesta’s ball invite tied to a $1,000 DNC contribution, while Reba Miller, Katie Louchheim, and Lin dy Boggs move through offices. A playful lunch quip ends the report.
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The Devil's Dictionary Part One Recalls Bierce Warlike Wit
The article previews the first of two parts on The Devil's Dictionary noting Ambrose Bierce’s sharp tongue and a historical aside about Pancho Villa and political gossip. It recalls a 1914 disappearance and mentions Irdin Edwards in a whispered conversation.
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Remembered Lunch Escape From Gourmet City Narrative
A fragmented reminiscence recalls lunchtime discomfort in New Orleans like setting with pallid fish on Pallider bread. Inaugural officials reportedly worry about 4000 parade seats potentially going to the Kennedy family. The narrator declines a chance to be on the Massachusetts float. Age context remains scant.
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Tomorrow’s horoscope hints stormy start and later bloom
Estrellita predicts a turbulent early year in your affairs with gusty weather like September gales. By February and April calmer moments and fruitful periods appear, artistic growth in March, plus domestic focus mid February and April and a summer change of scenery. A child born today may become an actor or comedian.
Thieves Swipe 2500-Pound Tank From Mountain Site
A 2,500-pound water tank atop a mountain near Albuquerque New Mexico was stolen in a bold theft. Investigators believe the incident was planned as a high altitude theft. Local authorities seek leads on the missing tank and the suspects.
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Inaugural Ceremony Reflections on Kennedy Eisenhower Bond
Dave Regan notes a warm display between outgoing President Eisenhower and incoming President Kennedy during the televised inaugural. He recalls the dramatic lectern fire and Frost reading struggles, praises Kennedy's address, and emphasizes unity and resolve against foes of freedom amid a ceremonial transition. The piece highlights the solemn passage of leadership and enduring patriotism.
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Scarsdale intermarriage case flags religious prejudice
George Sokolsky argues mixed marriages stir family tensions across faiths and races. He cites a Scarsdale episode where an Episcopal suitor faced rejection from a club committee for being Jewish, while noting broader patterns of parental and societal conflict and the varied handling of religious training in offspring.
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Factographs on vast Soviet land and ancient Nile irrigation
The Soviet Union spans about 6,000 miles from Poland to the Bering Sea and could cover the United States by five million square miles. The Nile irrigation began around 4000 B C, marking early agricultural engineering.
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