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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1963
Page
4
A historical overview argues that big business big labor and big pressure shaped policy through law and court rulings while warning that expanding government lobbying by federal employees threatens freedom. It cites Medicare debates and calls for enforcing laws restricting government employee lobbying.
A British company Gray Tees Ltd. boasts of a fast response ship repair squad operating from the Tees to aid Greek shipowners. A foreman and fitter flew six tons of spare parts to Havana by a chartered Super Constellation to perform on the spot engine repairs, reducing voyage delays. The service even performs some work at sea without interrupting charters. The piece notes prior US calls to curb trade with Castro Cuba and criticizes the irony of American-built aircraft aiding repairs for Greek ships in Cuba.
Samuel Gompers, first AFL president, argued that workers must rely on personal initiative rather than philanthropy or public welfare. He warned against social busybodies and public morals experts, and he opposed government interference in labor for political aims. He led AFL from 1882 and attended the 1918 19 Paris Peace Conference while opposing socialist factions in labor.
A 1963 editorial outlines Republican concerns over lunar funding. It argues whether $20 to $40 billion borrowed for a manned moon goal is worth neglecting cancer, mental health, heart disease, and national programs, urging a step by step approach and weighing geopolitical risks of a space race. It notes NASA will spend about $8.6 billion by 1964 with total costs near $20 billion, possibly $40 billion.
Holmes Alexander notes Sargent Shriver, director of the Peace Corps, bears an undeserved handicap as a Kennedy in-law. He argues Shriver’s advancement is blocked by Kennedy influence, with Illinois governorship blocked by local politics. Shriver may remain in his post until after next year’s elections.
Eight nations move to create volunteer overseas agencies modeled on the Peace Corps. West Germany earmarks 1.4 million dollars. Italy Switzerland Belgium discuss plans with Shriver. Honduras El Salvador Jamaica start domestic Corps. Argentina to send Spanish teachers. Shriver trims admin costs and eyes 13,000 volunteers by 1964.
Secretary Hull reminded European powers of the Kellogg Briand pact’s 10th anniversary renouncing war as state policy. Senator Wheeler charged a group near the White House with targeting New Deal Democrats for oblivion. Neville High School names Sara Frances Hinkle valedictorian and Herbert Marshall salutatorian for 1938.
A physician column discusses how emotional stress triggers annual illnesses in a woman with hay fever diarrhea and a March skin rash linking symptoms to anniversary reactions. It notes related patient questions on bladder cyst removal headaches hospital visits and a poll on air pollution as a health issue.
A broad smear campaign targets Senator Barry Goldwater blaming him for desegregation efforts and alleged Jewish ties. The Thunderbolt joins critics citing his Phoenix NAACP dues and 1952 airport desegregation role while opponents call for halted support to block his presidential bid.
The text says a universal inner hindrance prevents many from accepting Christ. Causes include fear of commitment, fear of the crowd, laziness, and chiefly selfishness and pride. It cites Jesus demanding denial of self as the core obstacle on the path to heaven.
The Monroe News-Star outlines its history with founders and editors, notes second class mailing since 1909, and lists key staff including publisher, general manager, and editors. It describes AP news rights, Branham advertising reps, and its declared independent, nonpartisan stance on reporting with partial printing of news it believes to be right.
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