Editorial on the GOP prospects in 1962 elections
The piece weighs whether the United States climate is shifting against Kennedy and the Democrats, noting cautious Republican leaders see discontent over jobs, stock market, steel price disputes, Estes scandal, and Laos. It cautions that early governor and Senate forecasts are volatile, with history showing mixed outcomes and no guarantee for a November pickup.
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United States
Kennedy
Billie Sol Estes
Laos
Pennsylvania
Ohio
GOP
U.S
Congress
Five Races Note A Judge Denies Adoption
Cleveland Probate Judge Leonard S Frost denies a couple their long sought adoption of a 2 year old girl after ten years of care, citing the wife’s Japanese nationality. The judge’s stance contrasts sharply with other public figures quoted on fear and persuasion.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Leonard S. Frost
State Talk Across I Midwestern State
Crossword style clues fill a puzzle fragment with mixed letters and partial phrases. Entries include state related terms and tribal names, plus miscellaneous descriptors and misprints.
Your Manners A half-hearted reply to an invitation
A cautious response like I guess I can make it signals hesitation and lack of enthusiasm, potentially disappointing the host. It contrasts with a clear yes or no and can affect plans and social tone.
Blough to lead task on halting gold outflow
Washington column reports Roger Blough, U S Steel board chairman, asked by President Kennedy to head a committee from the Business Council to study the U S gold outflow. The panel, chaired by Blough, will meet Treasury officials in an exploratory session to explore remedies, including boosting exports and adjusting foreign aid and military outlays to stabilize gold reserves. The piece outlines the gravity of the gold reserve decline and the competing views on cuts to overseas spending versus maintaining national security and economic activity.
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Washington
NEA
U. S. Steel Corporation
Roger Blough
John F. Kennedy
Business Council
American Corporation
Treasury
Douglas Dillion
Blough
Kennedy
Hot Springs
White House
Dillon
Fort Knox
U.S
Free World
U. S
Citizens Foreign Aid Committee
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V. S
Europe
Okinawa
Southeast Asia
America
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Brough Committee
Man Charged With Murder In Glenwood Shooting
In suburban Glenwood a 14 year old boy Oliver Warren was fatally shot while playing near his home. Quinn Kent 28 a paint mixer admitted firing a .22 rifle as Warren and 11 year old Gerald Girnus left a vacant lot after Kent’s mother complained about noise. Kent claimed the shot ricocheted and hit Warren. two empty shells and a .22 rifle were found. Kent held without bond in Cook County Jail.
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Chicago
Glenwood
Asst
Gerald Shay
Quinn Kent
Oliver Warren
Shay
Kent
Warren
Gerald Girnus
Ralph Strand
Girnus
Ossie Kent
Strand
Sid Kent
Neibts
Cook County
Two Wisecrackers Question Dead Town Mystery
Two men in a convertible ask an old man on Main Street how long the town has been dead. The elder calls them buzzards, noting they are the first he has seen, suggesting the town’s silence and old humor.
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Wise Pays
Villare
Occupational health in farming warned of risks to workers
A doctor describes farm life hazards noting long hours and lack of safety rules, limited access to first aid, and higher exposure to chemicals and zoonoses. The piece urges agencies and cooperatives to inform small farmers and families about protection and care options.
Hollywood Today: Bob Hope Shelves Doctor's Advice
Hollywood notes a slate of film and TV news from Erskine Johnson. Bob Hope shelves his doctor advised rest while projects line up. ABC drops two old films for home viewing. Cary Grant vacationing with a psychiatrist. Frankie Avalon turns 21 with a court overseen trust fund. Robert Stack stars as a medic in The Caretakers. Joan Crawford and Bette Davis reunite in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? Walt Disney posts six months profits of 2.5 million, up 262 percent. Jack Benny quips at JFK's birthday party while Max Shulman comments on Dobie Gillis. Laurel Goodwin rises with Elvis in Girls Girls Girls. Mussolini docu Benita Mussolini: Anatomy of a Dictator under scrutiny. Ken Murray on acting without a cigar. Groucho Marx’s daughter makes debut in Bye Bye Birdie. Emmys face calls for reform over equity and politicking.
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Liz Taylor
Bob Hope
ABC Television
Cary Grant
Frankie Avalon
Robert Stack
Ben Casey
Elliott Ness
Joan Crawford
Bette Davis
Baby Jane
Walt Disney
Jack Benny
JFK
Max Shulman
Dobie Gillis
Moviel Row
Laurel Goodwin
Elvis Presley
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Elvis
Clara Petacel
Mussolini
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Ken Murray
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Washington
Kennedy Tax Revision Bill Faces Doubt in Senate
President Kennedy’s tax revision plan faced sharp criticism in a Democratic Senate meeting as opponents privately signaled a likelihood of dropping the measure. Republican lawmakers pressed for its shelving, while Sen. Byrd defended continued study and Rep. Morton urged shelving the bill amid concerns over the withholding plan and taxation losses. The House previously passed the bill March 29, maintaining most Kennedy proposals.
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Washington
Kennedy
Harry F. Byrd
D-Va
Finance Committee
Virginian
House
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Sen. Roberts, Kerr
D-Okla
Byrd
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Douglas Dillon
Thruston B. Morton
R-Ky
Sen
Frank Carlson
Smallest seeds and oldest prison reveal Easter date
Epiphytic orchids produce about 35 million seeds per ounce, the question notes. Virginia Penitentiary in Richmond opened in 1797 as the oldest state prison. The earliest possible Easter date is March 22, with the last occurrence in 1818.
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Virginia
Richmond
Feet Ache Itch Relief At Ross Drugs
An old time drug store pitch promotes T-4-L Solution for relief of foot problems. It claims all 52 bones and 66 joints in the feet ache swell and itch and offers soaking twice daily to curb athlete's foot. If not pleased, a refund within one hour at Ross Drugs.
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Lin
Ross Drugs
Sealy Harbors Large Family in Memphis
Mrs. H. P. Sealy of Memphis may hold a record for her expansive clan with 40 grandchildren and 83 great-grandchildren among three children and a total of 126 descendants.
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Memphis, Tenn
H. P. Sealy
Barbs and Banter From a Windy Day Wordplay
A collection of witty items notes a Texas man losing his coat in a wind storm and asks how many people shed shirts at income tax time. It mocks a racketeer, mentions first-time bowlers, a doctor noting slow movers live longer, and bets on centenarians among Sunday drivers.
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Texas
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