Guinness Book of World Records cited in tavern talk
In a humorous tavern aside, Norris and Ross McWhirter introduce their Guinness Book of World Records to settle loud debates. The piece lists famed records including Dolores Pullard’s height, the heaviest and lightest humans, oldest ages, astonishing feats, and extreme natural data, all presented in a cautionary, tongue in cheek style.
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Norris
Ross McWhirter
Stirling Publishing Co
Dolores Pullard
de Quincy
Geoffrey Hudson
Robert F. Hughes
Fish Hook
Hopkin Hopkins
Wales
Pierre Joubert
Charlesbourg
Canada
Kennedy defends steel policy amid stone throwing clash
The piece cites President Kennedy at a U S Chamber of Commerce gathering invoking biblical lines about casting stones while critics accuse his administration of pressuring steel firms for wage and price actions. It argues the president failed to apologize for past accusations toward steel executives and urges private responsibility in market decisions.
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Washington
Kennedy
Chamber of Commerce
Jesus
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Sident
America
Image building and hair styles spark chatter in Washington
A whimsical dialogue traces image building obsessions across nations and professions from Jackie Kennedy and Queen Elizabeth II to Ymelda in Washington. It surveys public figures from Yul Brynner to Lord Snowdon, plus a critique of Kennedy era economic policy and the risk of deflation harming U.S. business.
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Washington
Ymelda
John F. Kennedy
Queen Elizabeth II
Jackie Kennedy
Buckingham Palace
Jacqueline Kennedy
Liz
Jackie
Gov
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Antony Armstrong Jones
Daily News Journal Motto Devotional Note
A brief biblical quotation drawn from Luke 22 42 appears in a daily publication motto. The line emphasizes submission to divine will and endurance amid hardship as part of the paper's ceremonial or inspirational framing.
Judd Retirement Highlights Federal Overload In Minnesota
Paul Harvey notes the retirement of Walter Judd of Minnesota's Fifth District after ten terms. He argues Judd’s departure stems from an avalanche of tedium as federal bureaus intrude on constituents and campaigns expand with redistricting. The piece warns about Congress losing time for wisdom as executive overreach grows.
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Walter Judd
Minnesota
Our
Republic
Dr. Judd
Minneapolis
FCC inquiry on Chicago programming sparks debate over control
The FCC faces criticism as a probe into network dominated local TV shows. Critics say New York headquarters largely dictates network owned stations schedules, potentially stifling local initiatives and public service programs. The hearings highlighted a call for greater local autonomy and more diverse ideas from New York and beyond. Khrushchev marked his 68th birthday with comrades gifting him one production problem per year.
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Federal Communications Commission
Chicago
FCC
New York
Robert E. Lee
The
Communications Commission
Khrushchev
Senate weighs slower path on higher postal rates
The Senate shows restraint on proposed magazine and newspaper postal rate increases to avoid harming small publications and preserving diverse voices. House haste, led by Rep Arnold Olsen of Montana, pushed a surcharge contrary to its own postal committee. Olsen warned the move could sound the death knell for many small town dailies and weeklies. A separate British anti smoking campaign edges the tobacco industry toward a fight over cancer risk.
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Senate
House
Senate Post Office Committee
Arnold Olsen
Montana
Olsen
Roman soldiers used bagpipes in the 6th century claim
The note asserts that Roman footsoldiers employed bagpipes in the sixth century while the Vatican gardens were designed by the renowned Italian painter Raphael.
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Vatican
Raphael
Kilgallen notes Hollywood links and showbiz buzz
Dorothy Kilgallen surveys entertainment gossip from Miss Midnight's Notebook. George Burns and Gracie Allen may welcome news on a potential marriage shift while Joey Bishop considers departure from Englewood. Reports touch Paula Roberts, Marlon Brando, Ingmar Bergman, Kay Thompson, Lionel Hampton, Sophia Loren, Gina Lollobrigida, and theater PRs, with hints of a forthcoming fall burlesque revival.
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George Burns
Gracie Allen
Steve Crane
Helen
Florida
Steve
Ronnie Burns
George
Gracie
Joey Bishop
Englewood
N. J
Hollywood
United Artists
Robert Stroud
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