Aura Of Gloom As UN Opens 22nd General Assembly
The opening session of the United Nations General Assembly 22nd seeks realism amid fears of world conflict. Secretary General U Thant and outgoing president Abdul Rahman Pazhwak warn that force and violence threaten peace, urging nations to put aside narrow interests to address global ills.
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Abdul Rahman Pazhwak
Afganistan
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Thant
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Progress For Women in Episcopal Church Delegates
The Episcopal Church voted to admit women as delegates to its ruling assembly after decades of controversy. The move marks a step toward gender equality within a religious body, echoing broader societal progress since the female suffrage amendment. One delegate urged practicing the equality spoken of, aligning with Christian teachings.
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Episcopal Church
Episcopal
Laughter Behind Curtain in Eastern Europe Radio Free Europe Dispatch
Bob Considine notes muted laughter from eastern bloc under postwar euphoria. Skits critique police corruption, tourism limits, and Prague leadership seeking foreign appeal with a controversial strip-tease pursuit ends with a joke about loyal party members since 1920.
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New York
Europe
Radio Free Europe
Lukens Details Bill For Free Military Mail Privileges
Congressman Donald E. Lukens reports a House passed bill on free mailing for U S Armed Forces overseas and hospitalized personnel. It would create airlift mail for parcels under 30 pounds, extend airlift for overseas news, and clarify Canal Zone service mailing rules. He supported the measure.
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It is the Party to which you should be thankful
An elderly Polish woman asks for eggs and sugar in a Silesian shop and thanks God. A Party official scolds her saying the Party ensured goods. She repeats thanks to the Party when butter is unavailable.
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Silesia
Free Market Debate At Mont Pelerin Colloquy In Vichy
In Vichy France the Mont Pelerin group debates Galbraith who argues big firms and technostructure govern prices and push inflation through demand. Ben Rogge notes Walter Lippmann’s resignation signals shifting free market views while Samuelson’s textbook defenses of price signals counter Galbraith.
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Ben Rogge
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Japan
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Madison Avenue
Rogge
Paul Samuelson
Samuelson
Germany
American Tourists Trade Tips on Car Prices and Deals Abroad
American travelers discuss how European car prices and touring savings influence offerings from major manufacturers. They note buying Peugeots Volkswagens and Mercedes Benz locally in Europe then shipping them home, using summer trips to secure a bargain.
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Europe
Alps
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America
Middletown Journal subscription and postage rates
The Middletown Journal lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions. Rates include 60 cents weekly by newsboy, 15 dollars per year by mail in trading areas, 24 dollars outside, and 38 dollars outside the U S. All subscriptions payable in advance. Founded in 1857.
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U.S.A
Senate committee urged to speed privilege for Christmas
All we can add is that the Senate committee and the Senate better hurry up to make such a deserved privilege available in time for this Christmas.
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Senate Committee
Senate
Hanoi losses and North Vietnamese replacement burden assessed
Joseph Alsop analyzes Hanoi's war costs using Dayan's loss ratio. He estimates July enemy losses near 16 000 monthly with about 7 000 North Vietnamese killed, notes southern recruitment falling to 2 000–3 000 monthly, and argues Hanoi must replace vast losses or change strategy or face defeat.
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Ho Chi Minh Trail
Demilitarized Zone
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1St Corps
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