1964 Economic Outlook From Roger Babson
Babson forecasts for 1964 include a Johnson victory, possible tax cuts, modest civil rights adjustments, rising government spending, and shifts in stocks toward non Dow Jones names. He expects higher interest rates, limited gold devaluation, continued profit growth, and gains in real estate on city outskirts with Florida properties favored for waterfront land.
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Western Europe Outlook For 1964
Western Europe remains hopeful for a easing of East West tensions in 1964 while pursuing economic and political integration. De Gaulle clashes with Washington over independence. Erhard faces a tough year in West Germany. Russia expands industry and education. Cuba, Berlin, and Cold War dynamics shape a year of cautious stability and reform.
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Middle East Faces Turbulent New Year
AP reports the region enters 1964 amid revolutions in Lebanon and Syria, coups in Iraq, and ongoing conflicts with the Kurds. Iraq seeks a middle path amid left and right pressures while fighting a Kurdish war. Syria, under Baath rule after March upheaval, remains unstable as fate of the regime looms.
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Nehru era ends possible in 1964 Bradsher predicts
AP dispatch from New Delhi outlines Nehru’s looming departure due to health or death. It foresees consequences for India’s democracy and economy and flags potential regional flashpoints with China Pakistan and Afghanistan along with shifts in Nepal and Sri Lanka.
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64 Communist World Outlook
The Soviet Union faces a troubled 1964 amid East European strains and Tito Yugoslavia tensions. Khrushchev’s leadership remains strong despite unresolved problems with China and growing independence in Romania Bulgaria and CONECON pressures. Agricultural policy signals a shift toward more fertilizer and less dry farming.
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Global tension and upheaval shape Asia in 1964
The USSR faces weathering pressures as China rises, with Korea, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia simmering crises. Japan seeks stability ahead of the Tokyo Olympics while the United States weighs broader protections. Korea and Taiwan rely on diplomacy as regional power shifts unfold in 1964.
Reporters Describe What To Expect In 1964
AP reporters from ten areas survey the world as 1964 opens. In Britain Prime Minister Douglas-Home seeks a friendlier East West climate under U.S. leadership while maintaining NATO ties. Labour eyes power with Harold Wilson promising changes without overturning key international goals. Inflation and profits loom as Britain moves from empire to independent colonies, with Malta and British Guiana future questions.
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What's Ahead In The Far East
In 1964 Communist China will seek greater self sufficiency as it faces American and Soviet blockades. The regime aims for all round progress to fix its shaken economy and restore confidence while showing bellicose stance toward the West and the Soviet bloc.
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Southeast Asia Faces Renewed Conflict As region Edges Toward War
Southeast Asia teeters at year’s end with Viet Nam frontline clashes between American backed forces and Viet Cong, plus unrest across Burma Laos and Thailand. Indonesia bases fighters near Sarawak, while Sihanouk retools Cambodia policy and seeks balance amid China ties.
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