Paramilitary Funds Debate Sparks Kennedy Edges
The editorial questions Kennedy's push for paramilitary training and raises concerns over covert warfare, legality, and ethical limits. It compares Laos guerrillas and the Cuba invasion, warns of secrecy dangers, and argues undercover actions could threaten representative government and constitutional checks.
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Kennedy
U. S
Laos
Russia
Cuba
United States
Congress
Central Intelligence Agency
Francis Powers
Kennedy Khrushchev Summit Seen As Ineffective
The article argues the Kennedy Khrushchev meeting failed to advance peace or strengthen Western unity. It portrays Khrushchev as powerful and untrustworthy, while Western leaders appear cringing. It warns the summit could harm US credibility and liberty worldwide.
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Kennedy
Free World
Great Britain
France
West Germany
Khrushchev
Congress
Vienna
Paris
London
Freeman as Agriculture Secretary Faces Farm Bill Critics
The article recalls Orville Freeman stating he was willing to learn as he took the role, then discusses the Cochran Freeman farm bill proposal that would let Freeman and staff hand pick advisers and place programs on a voter ballot, excluding cattle and grain interests, prompting debate over expertise and control of the nation’s largest industry. It also notes a historical museum item in York County.
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Orville Freeman
Department
Charles B. Shuman
American Farm Bureau
America
Freeman
Roosevelt
AT and
T’s Insurance Department
Ham
Walter
Gifford
Harvard
Kennedy
Hyde Park
Jimmy Roosevelt
A T and T
Jimmy
AT and T
Dodd Urges Laos Intervention to Halt Communist Advance
Senator Thomas Dodd returns from Asia warning that Asia could fall to Communism unless US policy changes. He tells Kennedy that Laos requires intervention by three SEATO divisions with US air and logistic support, while urging stronger economic aid is insufficient. He cites Laos as a test of Washington leadership and vows to push for decisive action.
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Washington
Thomas Dodd
Congress
Far East
Asia
Quemoy
Laos
Vietnam
Connecticut Democrat
Kennedy
United States
America
Southeast Asia
Asian People’s Anti-Communist League
Manilla
Dodd
Felixabarto Serrano
Free Nations of
China
South Korea
South Viet
Britain
France
Connecticut
Johnson
Senator Dodd
Confederate veterans to gather for 46th reunion in Shreveport
Shreveport prepares to host veterans from the South for the 46th annual reunion of the Gal lant Men in Gray. Monroe to host a WPA NYA rally drawing about 1,500 people in the 5th district, per WPA district director Rebecca Cassel. 1934 tax returns show over 3,000 more Louisianans filed than in 1933, with 37,816 filers versus 34,874.
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Monroe News-Star
Shreveport
South
Internal Revenue Department
Monroe
WPA
NYA
5Th
Rebecca Cassel
AT and T faces new antitrust clash after Kennedy critique
The column recalls AT and T’s past antitrust battles with the Roosevelt era matter and a current federal inquiry led by Bobby Kennedy. It compares AT and T’s struggles to George Godfrey’s boxing defeats and predicts a likely ruling forcing sale of a local subsidiary, framing the conflict as a heavyweight bout in corporate politics.
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AT and T
Department of Justice
Blue Chip Society
George Godfrey
Primo Carera
Primo
Godfrey
Gosha
Bureau Drawer
Nebraska
Bobby Kennedy
Overseas Social Security and Retirement Earnings Rules
A retired Boston chef asks if Social Security benefits suspend abroad after six months. Rules show citizens cannot have benefits suspended. aliens may under specific treaties or conditions. Other letters confirm calendar year earnings for benefits, and that a spouse’s work does not affect the primary beneficiary’s payout.
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R. S
Boston
France
United States
Armed Services
Mr. V. S
Trenton
N.J
R. L
Houston
Texas
My Own Gospel Not My Parents Beliefs
The reader is urged to form personal faith in Christ beyond parental influence. Revolt is part of growing up, but true faith comes from knowing Christ for oneself, not simply inheriting a family belief. The letter encourages making “my gospel” the foundation of belief and trust in Jesus Christ.
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Paul
Jesus Christ
Rosacea vs Acne Distinguishing Symptoms and Nose Surgery
Acne rosacea differs from adolescent acne and typically affects middle aged adults. It can progress to a bulbous reddened nose, treated surgically by Mayo Clinic surgeon Dr John B Erich who shaves excess tissue with care to avoid distortion and leaving slight texture rather than disfigurement.
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W. C. Fields
John B. Erich
Mayo Clinic
Erich
Heat to Feet Care Advice for Elderly Man
A reader asks if soaking feet in real hot water helps an elderly man. The reply warns against hot baths above 95 degrees Fahrenheit as they can harm those with poor circulation, risking tissue damage or gangrene. Use warm rather than hot water to reduce metabolic stress on foot tissues.
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C. L
Removal of Tonsils and Adenoids and Body Defense
A. C. R. explains that removing tonsils and adenoids reduces some lymph tissue in the throat but not enough to impair overall immunity. Diseased tonsils and adenoids are removed to prevent infection while sufficient tissue remains to protect the body.
Acne or allergy confusion in reader letter
Mrs R T asks if allergies cause acne. The reply clarifies allergies do not cause acne but an allergic rash can be mistaken for acne and vice versa.
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R. T
Spoon shaped nails explained and linked to health
Nail spooning is described as depressed centers giving a spoon shape. Causes vary from heredity to anemia, injury, or wasting diseases, with the exact reason not always known.
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P. S
Hiatus Hernia and Golf Health Hint
A. M. W. advises that a man with a diaphragmatic hernia may play golf if exertion does not worsen abdominal distress. Today’s Health Hint says mild exercise is the best antidote for frustration and nervousness.
Tow is the gold become dim in Lamentations reflection
A devotional note cites Lamentations 4 1 and words about wealth not satisfying the soul. It asserts that many wealthy people testify to this truth and urges laying up treasures in heaven.
Monroe News-Star a Dependable Newspaper
The Monroe News-Star publishes local and AP news with independent stance. It lists editorial leadership including Robert Ewing Jr and Edmund G. Brown, plus advertising representation through The Branham Company in major cities. The paper operates from Olive and North Fourth Street and prints news impartially.
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John D. Ewing
Wilson Ewing
Monroe
News-Star—World Publishing Corporation
Olive and
North Fourth St
Robert Ewing, Jr
William H. Bronson
Richard Hale
Edmund G. Brown
Jack Gates
Walter B. Hatten
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Associated Press
Branham Company
National Advertising Representatives
New York
Chicago
Atlanta
Detroit
St. Louis
Memphis
Dallas
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Charlotte
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