Federal Pay Problem and the high cost of government life
The piece argues that a $30,000 salary for the United States Information Agency director is stretched by duties and entertaining obligations. It cites Walter Heller’s borrowing to cope in Washington and Senator Ribicoff’s claim that people will pay for safety and horsepower in cars, hinting at broader salary and expense-account issues for top officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Rowan
United States Information Agency
Rowan
Walter Heller
Washington
Jake
Wall Street
Ernest Hemingway
Caedmon Records
Caedmo Sgn
Ernest
U. S. Army
Nat King Cole
Maria
Nat
Vivian Blaine
Gary Godell
Should Mrs Viola Liuzzo Have Stayed Home in Alabama Debate
A prominent women's magazine poll asks if Viola Liuzzo should have stayed home during her murder while aiding civil rights. Majority say yes, showing tension between maternal roles and public activism. The piece argues for upholding rights and concerns of others, noting Liuzzo acted on convictions. An Australian cattle surge forecast hints at a future with kangaroo hybrids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Liuzzo
Detroit
Selma
Montgomery
Ala
Women’s
Sleep on a Trans World jet and the sleepers versus non sleepers
The narrator observes the vast mix of passengers from New York to Madrid who sleep and wake in various styles. Sleepers, non sleepers, and anti sleepers clash in a long flight, with detailed, humorous portraits of each type. The piece ends with the author unable to adjust to Madrid time, awaiting a late return to bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madrid
Adele
Atlantic
mid-Atlantic
James Rusk Steady Hand Behind Johnson Administration
A profile of Secretary of State Dean Rusk portrays him as an anonymous, diligent fixer in Johnson’s cabinet. While McNamara draws attention with vigor, Rusk works behind the scenes, praised for calm expertise and a measured approach to foreign policy. The piece contrasts Rusk with predecessors Acheson and Dulles and notes his famous eyeball to eyeball remark during the Cuban crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dean Rusk
Johnson
John F. Kennedy
Congress
Rusk U
Stevenson
Rusk
Robert S. McNamara
McNamara
Kennedy
Dean Acheson
John Foster Dulles
Tax cuts and deficits collide in fiscal debate
David Lawrence argues that tax cuts boost business and raise receipts, yet rising government spending keeps deficits high. He notes 1965 deficits and projected 1966 shortfalls, warning of inflation, wage strain, and a devalued dollar unless spending is controlled. He also critiques deficit worried theorists and urges productive spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Park land purchase debate spurs public input
Readers weigh in on a proposed west Middletown park site as city leaders seek public perspectives. Letters to the editor invite signers with names and addresses, while a separate note recounts Arlington Arms housing project with 16 planned buildings, a pool, playgrounds, and a tennis court for young couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
City Commission
Arlington Arms
Grand Avenue
Woman Seeks Weight Loss With Corn Craving
A determined friend has lost 20 pounds but struggles with temptation for corn. She desires fresh ears of corn, about a dozen, as a strong craving that hinders her weight loss efforts.
Kilgallen Turns From Grief To Work On Oscar
Dorothy Kilgallen, mourning David Selznick, accepts The Oscar role formerly offered to Rita Hayworth. Rita quit mysteriously and Jimmy Stewart seeks a Viet Nam assignment after his film. Public protests rise over George Peppard as Baron von Richthoven biopic. Mario Coppola
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennifer Jones
David 0. Selznick
Rita Hayworth
Rita
Jimmy Stewart
Air Force
Viet Nam
Hollywood
George Peppard
Baron von Richthoven
Peppard
Paramount
Steve Lawrence
Lucille Ball
Phyllis Diller
Liberace
Vince Edwards
Kathy Kersh
Yvonne Craig
Vince
Mort Sahl
Blaze at Tunnel of Love Amusement Park Extinguished
A small fire broke out in the Tunnel of Love at the Felixstowe England amusement park and was put out by city firemen. The piece notes a humorous line about a dolphin not being a fish, calling it a strong imitation of one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felixstowe
England
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Australia
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Theo
Ritz
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Alfonso Fierro
James Marlow
Louis Bleriot
English Channel
United States
Wright Brothers
Kirtland, O
David Lawrence
Dave Regan
Lot
Dieter
Horney
Dorothy Kilgallen
Gene Krupa
Hartford
Conn
Jorge Guinle
Zillionaire
Metropole
Gene
Rio de Janeiro
Jorge
Sign of the Dove
Tina Sinatra
Frank
California
Sam Hess
Radio City Music Hall
Liz Taylor
Richard Burton
51St
5Th Ave
Lionel Hampton
Chicago
London House
Bob Hope
Dennis the Menace
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