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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1963
Page
4
The essay warns that Western civilization rests on personal responsibility and critiques a culture of excuses. It cites Marya Mannes on blaming society or environment for actions, urging self reliance. It argues personal accountability is essential for free society and that rationalization undermines right and wrong.
The piece analyzes the civil rights bill and its vague term discrimination. It cites John C. Satterfield who argues the bill fails to define discrimination, risking open ended charges by employers unions or contractors based on any perceived bias. The author warns policy may grant broad executive ground rules without clear limits.
The Association of American Railroads releases the 13th edition of a leaflet titled Quiz on Railroads and Railroading. It covers about 200 questions from the railroads navy to caboose origins and notes 1962 figures: 107 passenger miles per person, 3 190 freight miles per ton, 41 pounds of mail, payrolls of 4.62 billion dollars, and a billion plus annual tax receipts plus 1.4 billion spent on supplies with over 800 million aimed at plant and equipment upgrades.
The piece discusses Christmas observances amid Supreme Court rulings on church prayer in public schools and the use of radio and TV for religious programming. It questions government regulation of broadcast religion while noting ongoing school and media practices during the season.
In 1960 Otto Otepka, deputy director for security at the State Department, was summoned by Robert Kennedy and Dean Rusk to assess Walt Rostow for a top post. His cautious, fact-based briefing flagged Rostow’s dubious political orientation. Rostow later joined the administration, while Otepka faced demotion and was fired in 1963 after 27 years of service.
The article discusses heart attack outcomes and hospital versus home care. It covers pain relief, bed rest, diet considerations, and how activity may be gradually increased. It also cautions on visiting, noting spouses and close friends are preferable for contact during recovery.
A Washington analysis argues Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona remains the likely GOP presidential candidate. It notes his refusal to withdraw, his Arizona Senate hold, and the support from Southern delegations that could help him win key states and delegates barring an unexpected challenger.
A theologian argues that God both softens and hardens hearts based on receptivity to His truth. Pharaoh’s resolve to defy God illustrates a divine law in motion shaped by human will, while other passages show self‑inflicted hardness. History reflects acceptance or rejection of God’s word and its rewards or penalties.
The piece presents the Monroe News-Star masthead with publisher and editor titles and notes its independence and impartial news stance. It lists staff roles and advertising representation, emphasizing the paper’s nonpartisan approach and belief in reporting what is right.
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