New York Controller Levitt Criticizes Rockefeller Financing
Controller Arthur Levitt denounces Governor Rockefeller's financing schemes as risky, claiming they threaten New York's triple A credit and raise costs. He cites $287 million in bonds issued via agencies like the Housing Finance Agency and State Dormitory Authority, and notes high interest rates. The Times coverage appeared on page one.
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Arthur Levitt
New York
Rockefeller
Levitt
New York Times
Housing Finance Agency
Job Development Authority
State Dormitory Authority
Oswego Letter on Federal Debt Sparks Political Debate
A Oswego reader-labeled financial piece cites U S government obligations totaling 93.66 billion dollars maturing within a year and highlights large Treasury note figures and high interest rates. The writer criticizes then criticizes Levitt, a Democrat, while flagging backdoor financing and partisan fiscal tactics.
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United States
Treasury
Levitt
Washington
Congress
New York
Washington Defended in Atlantic Chronicle on Capital City
The piece argues against viewing Washington as uniquely doomed by crime and racism. It notes the city’s size, relative crime rates, and media coverage, while acknowledging slums and challenges. The author warns against idealizing the capital and urges realism about urban problems.
Viewpoints of Other Editors DOG OF DOGS
A Chicago judge rules on a dog ownership dispute letting the preferred dog choose its family, with reactions of joy and sorrow from the competing children. The piece shifts from the dog tale to notes on vitamin E in wheat, wheat germ oil, and a playful jab at readers about a homemade cough medicine recipe.
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Christian Science Monitor
Solomon
Chicago
Thomas Mann
Bicknell & Prescott
Kennedy frames peaceful aims of Soviet people in urging world peace
President Kennedy in a speech at American University distinguished the Soviet government from its people. He praised Soviet achievements in science and space while warning against nuclear confrontation and stressing treaties, world law, and non provocative military posture. The piece notes public skepticism and cites the Veterans Administration as a large federal employer.
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Kennedy
American University
Pope John
Woodrow Wilson
Congress
Soviet Union
America
United States
Europe
Moscow
Health questions answered by Dr Brady columns
Dr Brady will answer signed health questions through these columns though not for individual diagnosis. A reader reports nine years of prayer for a baby followed by conception after iodine intake. Animal studies link vitamin E deficiency to sterility. human relevance is uncertain.
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Rats
Mother Philosopher at 76 Finds Silver Lining in Life
Hal Boyle profiles his 76 year old mother a resilient optimist who jokes about rheumatism and doctors while offering lessons from hardship. She values independence reads daily newspapers and believes life remains good if one keeps sense and humor amid aging.
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Kansas City
Mama
Dad
Editor's Moment Of Meditation On Education And Hope
An exhortation to graduates and travelers from schooling to careers, urging optimism and resilience. It speaks of sorrow and joy, failure and success, and the duty to rise after setbacks to lead communities, nations, and the world, with history's lesson about enduring light.
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God of
National Whirligig Lady Bird Johnson Under Fire From Arab Diplomats
Column decries Arab diplomats pressing Lady Bird Johnson after she chaired an Israeli ball. It mocks gender roles, notes Johnson would keep aiding causes, and argues for prudent diplomacy over personal influence in foreign policy. It also critiques public figures and the era's politics with a satirical tone.
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Lady Bird Johnson
Washington
Mac
Israel
Johnson
Massachusetts
Tufts College
Lady Bird
A Woman's Country in 1960s Campaign Image
A columnist critiques the overhyped role of political wives in U S politics. It argues Mamie Eisenhower Jackie Kennedy Pat Nixon and Happy Murphy Rockefeller shaped public perception and notes Jackie Kennedy’s Paris dress as a global incident reflecting domestic politics. The piece questions gendered political influence during the 1960 campaign.
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Happy Murphy
Rockefeller
White House
Norman
Nelson
Mamie Eisenhower
Lyndon
Lady Bird
Jack
Jackie
U. S
Mamie Fisenhower
Jackie Kennedy
Pat Nixon
Happy Murphy Rockefeller
Mars
Iraq
Paris
New York
Camden
N. J
Dick Nixon
Three Passengers Share Coincidence on Des Moines Bus
Near the run's end on a Des Moines street bus three passengers Ruby Pearl and Opal commented to the driver who revealed he was Arthur Stone confirming a coincidental match between driver and their given names.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Ruby
Pearl
Opal
Stone
Arthur Stone
Daily Bible Passage Verse Joy in Heaven Over One Sinner
A brief scripture note cites Luke 15 7 declaring there will be joy in heaven when a sinner repents. The excerpt emphasizes divine rejoicing over conversion and forgiveness.
Deceptive Play in Three Notrump By Becker Aces Contract
In a three notrump contract East West vulnerable, South uses a deceptive opening plan to mislead West about his spade holding. South wins the first trick with the ace to reveal East's queen of spades and pressures a spade continuation while pursuing nine tricks.
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East
South
Declarer
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