Power and ink under scrutiny of Mao and Khrushchev
The piece analyzes how Mao Zedong's China and Khrushchev's Soviet Union collide over ideas and control. It cites Allen Dulles on Soviet intellectuals, the role of technology in free thought, and Mao's prior purge of dissent while warning that Moscow remains dependent on Soviet Russia for crucial goods and materials.
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China
Mao Tse-tung
Soviet Union
Mao
Khrushchev
Dulles
Allen Dulles
Central Intelligence Agency
American Booksellers Assn
Washington
Moscow
Russia
Mother
New York
Greenwich Village
Mr. Dulles
Communist Party
Leonid Ilyichev
Mao Tsetung
Ilyichev
Allen Dulle
Soviet Russia
Wheat production plan rejection signals shift to free market agriculture
The article argues that U S policy shows weariness of centralized control as farmers rejected a two thirds required wheat production plan. It notes anticipated spread of controls to other crops and cites Farm Bureau President Shuman praising the vote as a path to a market‑based response to surplus while stressing the aim of a free market in agriculture.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Shuman
American Farm Bureau Federation
Congress
Astronaut Cooper
Just Stockholders No More in Publicly Owned Firms
The New York Stock Exchange promotes widespread share ownership and aims to inform all investors. A booklet showcases 200 examples of how companies communicate with stockholders, employees, customers, and students, highlighting annual reports and educational materials.
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U.S
New York Stock Exchange
New Castle
Washington Street
Park Avenue
Fifth Ward
Finch St
Fourth
Central
South New Castle Boro
Neshannock Township
Central Station
Oil profits and reinvestment drive stable gasoline prices
The text argues that oil industry profits, averaging 9.7 percent ROI since 1925, are mainly used for reinvestment rather than dividends, with 53.5 percent of 1952 61 profits reinvested. Despite inflation and costly offshore drilling, gasoline prices rose only 1.4 percent while the general CPI advanced 12.6 percent.
The Allure and Trap of Solemnity in Intellectual Life
The piece argues that solemnity often masks weakness or self-importance. It cites Gordon Cooper, Sydney Smith, Bernard Shaw, Chesterton, La Rochefoucauld, Robert M. Hutchins, Mark Twain, and others to show how humor and levity can signal deeper thought. Solemnity is a psychological armor, not a weapon.
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Gordon Cooper
Cape Canaveral
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Sydney Smith
Bernard Shaw
G. K. Chesterton
la Rochefoucauld
United States
Robert M. Hutchins
Peck
Mark Twain
Three Minutes A Day and a Pacific Voyage
A Miami couple sailed a 27 foot sloop across the Pacific arriving in Singapore after two and a half years at sea. They faced a typhoon near Guam, a whale near Tahiti, and pirates in the South Pacific but found the voyage worthwhile. The piece also reflects on President Kennedy's Western Europe mission and civil rights debate, urging steadfast purpose and leadership.
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Miami
Fla
Pacific
Singapore
Guam
Tahiti
South Pacific
Heaven
Kennedy
Europe
Pennsylvania Avenue
Atlantic
Mr. Kennedy
Congress
Kennedy’s European Trip Seen as Key to diplomacy
The piece argues Kennedy’s London Rome visit is prudent amid Italian British tensions. It highlights aims to reassure allies, stress NATO cohesion, and discuss Moscow talks, Castro shipping, India China threats, and a multi nation NATO nuclear force while praising Bonn and Erhard for Western Europe integration.
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Ropean
London
Rome
Mr. Kennedy
United State
Atlantic
Kennedy
U.S
Bonn
Konrad Ademayer
Germany
Western
Europe
NATO
Ludwig Erhard
Antonio Segni
Labor
Liberal Party
Washington
Macmillan
Moscow
Castro
India
Red China
British Guiana
Launch out into the deep in daily Christian life
Gene Stone urges readers to embrace true discipleship not surface faith. He calls to go beyond casual Christianity by surrendering every area of life to Jesus and giving fully, including generous tithing and total devotion. Amen.
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Jesus
Peter
Merger vote shocks New Castle community leaders
Editor notes GNCA directors voted unanimously to back a merger of NYC and PRR railroads, sparking concern over reduced service and loss of local jobs. Letter from G N Rapson cites ICC testimony and local impact, urging opposition to a monopoly and warning of diminished wages, plus county transit cuts and fire station gaps in New Castle.
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Greater New Castle Association
NYC
Pennsylvania
New Castle
Steel Corporation
Greet
ICC
Pennsylvania Yard
P & LE
C. M. Uber
PRR
Brandon
Ohio
Milton J. Shapp
Philadelphia
GNCA
Morris
Jordan
Pittsburgh
Beaver Valley
Pennsylvania RR
New York Central
Mahoningtown
Bonanza Backfires In Harrisburg On Teacher Pay Bill
Harrisburg readers see a push for a 30 million dollar teacher pay increase with a companion subsidy to aid local districts. Urban lawmakers press for a larger subsidy share while districts warn costs surpass aid. The deadline to sign into law is June 30, with passage likely but uncertain.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Lawrence
Keystone
Senate
Scranton
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Leonard T. Kolasinski
James W. Trevitt
Oliver
Port de Poy
Perestee
Pee
Neers
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Drummond
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Roscoe Drummond
Gene Stone
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