Kennedy urges labor reform to curb wages and aid jobs
President Kennedy outlines a plan for temporary tariff relief and retraining, emphasizing a balance between productivity and wage growth. He pledges standby public works, special job programs, and anti discrimination measures while resisting permanent government paternalism. He notes November unemployment at 6.1 percent and a new high in employment.
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America
Kennedy
National Association of Manufacturers
U.S
von Poerepi
Tno
A. Philip Randolph
Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters
Federation
Arizona memory fades as nation recalls its loss
A fragmented passage recalls the sinking of the battleship Arizona and the 102 crewmen who perished, linking the ship’s remnants to a national moment when war began for the United States. The observer notes the flag over the Arizona and nearby Ford Island, and mentions dates and the Sunday morning tragedy.
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Arizona
United State
Battle units relieve 18th Infantry on Autobahn run to Berlin
The 1st Battle Group of the 19th Infantry Division relieves the 18th Infantry on an Autobahn convoy toward Berlin. Lt Col William J Herman reports no unusual activity aside from more East German police. a Pearl Harbor veteran leads the lead jeep, and a dog named Leg rides in the lead vehicle. The relief unit, led by Col Ira Palm, will run daily convoys for about a week as new units move to Bertin near the border.
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West Berlin
Berlin
1St Battle Group
Kassel
West Germany
William J. Herman
South Norwalk
Conn
19Th Infantry
Schofield Barracks
Hawaii
Pearl Harbor
William K. Mailolo
Honolulu
Ira Palm
Mount Vernon
N Y
18Th Infantry
Bertio Dast
Oatiowouac
Bertin
West Monroe Christmas Parade Showcases Float Entries
The West Monroe parade route marched east then north to a disassembly area at Pine and Commerce with dignitaries aboard. Floats and bands from Lee Junior High to Ouachita Parish High lined the procession, while Goodfellows appeal for toys and clothing raised funds totaling 732.81 to aid needy families including local children awaiting Christmas.
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Commerce
Pine
J. Allan Norris
Northeast Shriners
Chamber of Commerce
West Monroe
Rebelettes
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Jefferson Junior
Ouachita Parish
Lionettes
McGuire
Methodist Church
Farmerville
Farmerville High
Civitan Club
Bastrop High
First Baptist Church
Lee
Pentel Baptist
Crowville High
Quadiita
Ouachita Cubettes
McClendon — Baptist Church
Northeast Louisiana State College
R.O
Tren‘ton Street
Goodfellows
News-Star
Morning World
Memorial tribute honors Pearl Harbor veterans and Arizona
A memorial ceremony on Ford Island included 108 Pearl Harbor survivors from New England and 60 Gold Star mothers. Lt. Gen. Alan Sharpley led the event as the Arizona flag flew on its pole, with prayers, hymns, and flowers cast upon the waters. The speaker stressed readiness and constant training as forces shift to smaller, mobile deployments.
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Vod
New England
Arizona
Alan Sharpley
Pacific Marine
Ford Island
Navy
Insecticide Plan Targets Fire Ant Infestation Statewide
Copeland outlines two stage aerial and ground treatment across multiple parishes including West Carroll and Ouachita with 848 to 24 716 acre blocks. First and second applications will be used to curb expansion while six planes operate from West Monroe and Monroe Shreveport bases under USDA supervision.
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City of Ferriday
DeSoto
Parish
Wallace Lake
East Carroll
Franklin
Ouachita
Rapides
Cheneyville
Red River
Crichton
Richland
Union
West Carroll
Copeland
West Monroe
Monroe
Shreveport
Ceding Flying Service
Vincennes
Indiana
USDA
Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.1 Percent in November
President Kennedy announced the November unemployment rate falling to 6.1 percent from 6.8 percent as 67,349,000 people were employed. Officials noted the decrease reflects seasonal farm and outdoor work declines, with a record level of employment for November. Britain vows to retain independent nuclear force for 20 more years.
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Washington
Kennedy
Afl-Cio
Miami
Fila
Labor Department
London
UPI
Farl Mountbatten
Britain
Lawmaker transition as vacancies reshape Louisiana legislature
A May legislature session will see several new faces amid retirements and deaths. McCormack plans to serve until sworn in while other vacancies trigger a special April 3 election to fill Ainsworth Wilkinson and Clark seats. Senator Duplantier pursues mayoral race.
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Islature
Getty
McCormack
Ben Emery
Elmore Bonin
St. Mardaylature
Horace Wilkinson III
Port Allen
Walter P. Clark
New Orleans
U. S
Robert Ainsworth
Senate
George Tessier
Ainsworth
Wilkinson
Clark
iSen
Adrain Duplantier
Blames Ike For Red Lead In Rocketry
A German-born expert says former President Eisenhower bore the two year delay in rocket programs due to a judgement error in 1955. Dr Willy Ley, a former U S consultant, claims the projects were kept separate to avoid a bad impression and that the real culprit was the advisor who influenced the president, whose identity remains undisclosed.
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Alexandsis
UPI
Pres
Eisenhower
Willy Ley
U.S
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Deen
Maxie
M. C. Wilson
Benny Oakland
W. L. Wooley
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Godfrey Whitten
Gilbert
Harry Stough
Paul Lee Martin
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Mario Chaney
Floyd Chaney
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Friend
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