Editorial echoes on Cuba invasion cost and tractor swap
Washington sources say the failed invasion cost over 45 million dollars and a last minute push to swap 500 tractors for 1 200 prisoners will cost another 15 million. Critics across parties denounce the plan as bungled and argue air cover cancellation and leadership moves worsened the debacle.
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Kennedy
U. S
Russell Long
Louisiana
Frank Lausche
Ohio
Edward R. Murrow
U. S. Information Agency
Hubert Humphrey
Chester Bowles
Eleanor Roosevelt
Walter Reuther
Murrow
Castro
Cuba
United States
Miami
Anti-Trusters Move From Fixing to Limiting Competition
The article argues that after fines and jail for price fixing, anti-trusters now push for agreements to curb competitive pricing. It contends such moves aim to raise costs and harm industry, warning against socialistic price controls and noting US firms typically find ways to lower prices to win bids.
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United States
Kennedy Silent On Summit Promise Change
Washington notes question Kennedy 1960 pledge to meet Khrushchev only with prior agreements. The piece cites debates on disarmament Berlin and space, raises rumors of secret concessions, and urges a public explanation if no prearranged deal exists before the Kennedy Khrushchev conference next weekend.
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Kennedy
Nikita Khrushchev
United States
Mr. Kennedy
Nixon
Khrushchev
Berlin
Outer Space
Congress
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Russia
Geneva
Moscow
Vienna
Senator Williams Uncovers Defense Procurement Waste
Sen. John J. Williams of Delaware, earning 22500 plus allowances, leads a one man probe into Defense Department procurement. GAO confirms financial mismanagement as Air Force buys 465000 in unneeded spare parts while Navy planes lack parts and loses 1.3 million in materials. Cases include higher tire costs for same surplus tire and mismatched inventories at San Antonio Area and Iwakuni.
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Delaware
John J. Williams
United States
John Williams
Congress
Williams
Willie
Department of Defense
General Accounting Office
GAO
William
Defense Department
Air Force
Navy
Japan
1St Marine Aircraft Wing
Iwakuni
San Antonio Air Material
Sen. Williams
Akron
Ohio
Sam Winer Motors, Inc
Benicia
California
Crusade in England Aims to Revive Secular Britain
The spokesman explains no Crusade in England for six years. He notes over 90 percent of Britons rarely attend church and under 1 percent of teens go. A major June crusade in northern England is planned in a large stadium to spur spiritual revival, calling on American prayers.
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A.C
England
Britain
Kennedy’s early foreign affairs test shapes up in quiet politics
The article notes President Kennedy excels in domestic Congress work akin to Johnson and Eisenhower while remaining an unknown in foreign affairs. After meetings with De Gaulle and Khrushchev in Paris and Vienna, no firm policy emerged though a Berlin stance was reaffirmed. The Laos peace idea remained speculative. The piece suggests Kennedy will be judged by future foreign decisions.
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Kennedy
Congress
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Johnson
Senate Democrats
Eisenhower
de Gaulle
Paris
Khrushchev
Vienna
Berlin
Nothing Exciting In Voting
A reflective essay on California politics and voter apathy cites the 1960s campaign climate. It contrasts GOP pep talks by George Christopher with reapportionment anger, notes Nixon era dynamics, and mentions figures like Herb Klein, Javits, Rockefeller, Stassen, and Knowland in the evolving party landscape.
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California
Herb Klein
Richar Nixon
Moscow
Nixon
Rockefeller
Harold Stassen
Ike
Mr. Klein
Monroe Rotary hears on functions of newspaper by Wilson Ewing
Monroe World and News-Star associate editor Wilson Ewing spoke to the Monroe Rotary Club about the role and service of newspapers to the community. A dog poisoning plot was reported in the Rochelle and North 5th Streets area. Typhoid fever deaths nationwide fell from 470 in 1934 to 385 last year per the American Medical Association.
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Wilson Ewing
Monroe World and
News-Star
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Rochelle
North 5Th Streets
Monroe
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American Medical Association
How to Keep Well How to Keep Well
Dr. Theodore R. Van Dellen notes relaxation aids peptic ulcer healing and stresses daily tranquility. He advises moderating intake of nicotine alcohol coffee and tea and using antacids with anticholinergic products when needed. Rest reduces emotional tension and helps prevent recurrences.
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San Francisco
Panama Canal
Pain patterns in arthritis types and daily triggers
The message explains arthritis pain varies by type. Gout and rheumatoid arthritis hurt when active, osteoarthritis can flare for days then subside. Some cases cause pain only when standing, rising, or bending.
Is It True Girls Are Smarter Than Boys
W. H. P. writes a provocative view claiming girls excel in grammar school and high school, but suggests girls pretend to be less competent to mesh with boys. The piece presents a controversial stereotype about gender and schooling.
Wassermann Test Can Be Negative Early in Infection
Wermann W D H notes that the Wassermann blood test may be negative at disease onset before the test has time to turn positive, indicating initial infection can escape early detection.
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Wermann
Wassermann
Blood thickening linked to arteriosclerosis myths
L G writes that thick blood is not the cause of arteriosclerosis. When the blood is thickened the victim is more likely to develop complications such as clots or obstructions. The piece clarifies that arteriosclerosis is not the cause of thick blood and vice versa.
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Insulin production conditions beyond diabetes
The column notes excess insulin occurs when the pancreas is naturally overactive or when a tumor exists. It contrasts this with diabetes where insulin is deficient. It also includes a health hint about aging mouths.
Bible Digest on Nations Serving God and Enemies
A brief Bible reflection cites Isaiah 60:12 about nations that will not serve and face ruin. It emphasizes spiritual accountability and the fate of enemies who oppose divine will. The passage frames obedience as essential to national destiny and divine protection.
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Adlai Stevenson
Kennedy
United Nations
Monroe News-Star World: History and Independence Stated
The Monroe News-Star World chronicles its founding at Monroe with details of publishers from 1891 to 1952 and notes its afternoon publication schedule excluding weekends. It lists leadership, AP affiliation, and Branham Company advertising reps, asserting independence and nonpartisan stance.
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