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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1963
Page
4
The article outlines President Johnson's cost cutting moves across federal agencies and the expected impact on federal spending and payrolls. It notes that savings from ending chauffeured limousines and closing bases may be small compared to proposed pay raises, and doubts real economy will emerge before the January budget message to Congress.
A presidential commission notes state differences in turnout and raises options to allow six months residency and 30 days in a precinct for ballots. It also weighs lowering the voting age to 18, while former President Truman cautions against it. The piece argues literacy tests should not gate voting and urges stricter registration controls to improve voter quality.
Britain notes Western goods warming Soviet wrists with shoes and gloves. Soviet purchases total 20 000 pounds for British gloves, a sign of thaw but not decisive. The piece questions Russian payment methods and notes related wheat deals. Bats inhabit global regions except polar zones.
Washington observes the U S political process shows lack of maturity as prospective Republican presidential nominees shift from established figures to underknown names. The piece argues for leaders with real national government experience over appealing personalities and calls for reform to ensure competent leadership.
Otto Otepka, State Department security chief, notes a full cycle in internal security attitudes from liberal trust under Roosevelt and Truman to stricter Cold War measures under Eisenhower and Kennedy. He clashes with Kennedy era leadership over security procedures and a 1962 advisory committee clearance dispute.
In the December 31 1938 News Star Mildred Babe Didrikson Zaharias announced her marriage to former wrestler George Zaharias. Vice President Garner proposed more county level WPA funding control but drew admin supporters’ disapproval.
Osteoporosis affects older adults especially women, with many cases due to low calcium intake and reduced circulation. The article explains bone loss, risk factors, and the role of activity and diet in maintaining bone mass and reducing pain. It notes that increasing calcium can improve bone structure, and discusses back pain and vertebral compression.
Kidney failure raises blood pressure and can enlarge the heart. A failing heart affects kidney salt excretion, causing dropsy. Secretions: prolonged breast milk after weaning may persist due to pituitary activity, usually harmless. A hard day’s work aids sleep.
Arvo Halberg known as Gus Hall, head of the Communist Party USA, lectures on U S college campuses delivering party line. Campaign directed from New York with speakers like Hall and Aptheker, attacking opponents and advocating disarmament while dodging registration under the Internal Security Act. The piece ends by asking if President Lyndon Johnson will withdraw a Kennedy nominee to the Federal bench.
The answer urges that Christian life includes struggle and growth. A new believer is a babe in Christ who must walk before running and endure growing pains as spiritual life develops. Satan will try to discourage you after deliverance, but Christ in you is greater than worldly powers.
The Monroe News-Star provides publisher and staff credits and notes its independence and AP news use. The page lists Obert Ewing Jr as chairman, William Bronson as president, Jack Campbell as GM, Edmund Brown as assistant GM, Jack Gates as executive editor, Dallas Roper as managing editor, and Branham Company as national reps. The paper is an independent entity in Monroe Louisiana.
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