A Dubious Champion Paul Robeson
A portrait of Paul Robeson as a noted singer athlete and controversial figure. The piece details his long civil rights involvement his travel battles with the U S State Department and his ties to Soviet figures and communism. It notes his education career and fluctuating health while casting doubt on his leadership of his race.
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Paul Robeson
United States
U.S. State Department
Robeson
House Committee On Un-American Activities
Soviet Union
Berlin
Communist Party
Private power debate cited by Kennedy at press conference
The late President Kennedy urged private firms to develop sites and provide services if better than the federal government. He warned against socialized power, arguing federal proof of inefficiency or failure is needed before approvals. The piece argues government overreach harms taxpayers and private enterprise sustains liberty.
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Kennedy
Aid Mate ROBERT C RUARK Critiques U S Aid Abroad
In a New Year reflection, Roark argues the United States wastes aid on Cambodia Somalia and Ethiopia, noting hollow military programs, misused funds, and shifting alliances toward the Russians. He questions U S involvement and warns against costly, ineffective aid while domestic needs persist.
Bible Thought on Wisdom and Faith
A short quotation from James 1 5 6 urges believers to ask God for wisdom without doubt and with faith. The text emphasizes that God gives generously to all who ask and does not scold for wavering belief.
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James
Otepka Case Influence in Kennedy Admin Shakeup
In December 1960 Otto Otepka, deputy director of State Department Security, was summoned by Robert Kennedy and Dean Rusk for an evaluation of Rostow and other officials. Otepka’s cautious, fact-driven assessment criticized Rostow, a close adviser to Kennedy, and led to his later demotion and 1963 firing after 27 years of service.
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Otto Otepka
Catholic University School of Law
Washington
Robert Kennedy
Dean Rusk
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Rusk
Otepka
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Civil Service Commission
Navy
Soviet Union
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Joe McCarthy
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Olin Johnston
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Dulles
Adam Clayton Powell
Vito Marcantonio
Congress
Russia
John Stewart Service
Foreign Service
Amerasia
Dean Acheson
Nelson Rockefeller
Walt Whitman Rostow
MIT
Moscow
Rostow
Otenka
African students protest in Moscow shocks Russians and exposes discrimination
The Moscow demonstration by African students over racial bias startled Russians as protesters neared Lenin's tomb. Tass warned dissidents to leave if they dislike Soviet rules. The piece notes broader Cold War tensions over education, indoctrination, and treatment of foreign students across blocs.
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Soviet Union
Kremlin
Lenin
Tass
East Europe
Free Europe Committee
Red China
United States
Britain
West Germany
France
Moscow
Africa
Hungary
Poland
Bulgaria
West Africa
How would you live if you could live life anew
A newspaper column presents views from Dr. John Sutherland Bonnell on living better starting today. He cites his Fifth Avenue Church and the biblical command to live by the law of love. Paul’s plea is quoted urging believers to offer their bodies as a living sacrifice and to seek strength in God.
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John Sutherland Bonnell
Fifth Avenue
Christ
Paul
George Herbert
Matthew
The Fluoridation Debate and Public Fear
A columnist argues against compulsory fluoridation of municipal water, noting firm fears about health impacts despite uncertain science. He questions majority power to impose medical measures and urges respect for individual choice while highlighting volunteer, low‑cost alternatives.
Washington longest smallest Congress seen in peace time record
Congress breaks for Christmas and will not return until January while it aims to set a peacetime record for length with limited gains. Kennedy’s death reshapes 1964 with questions and possible votes on Johnson's programs. Export plan ideas for private sector leaders to teach U S business seen amid debate. Short takes note political runs before elections and Humphrey’s Latin America exhibit remark.
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Washington
Congress
John F. Kennedy
Johnson
Three Minutes A Day The Link Between Worry And Tooth Decay
A Melbourne study by Dr. Philip Sutton of 169 adults over 25 links severe tooth decay with mental strain in 96 percent of affected cases, while only 2 percent of 492 with healthy teeth reported stress. Worries stem from illness, housing, finance, and employment. the piece cites 300 year old scripture urging responsibility and faith to ease burdens.
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Philip Sutton
Melbourne
Australia
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