Kennedy Plans to Pack Rules Committee Sparks Debate
The Kennedy administration is urged to avoid copying FDR by packing the House Rules Committee with liberal allies to bypass its conservative gatekeeping. Critics call the tactic political skulduggery that demeans statesmanship, arguing reforms should curb authority through orderly measures to ensure House will prevails.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
U. S. Supreme Court
Kennedy
Fdr
House Rules Committee
Macy’s
Rules Committee
Howard W. Smith
Virginia
Capitol
Rules
House of Representatives
Uninsured firms face total losses under Castro expropriations
The piece discusses US indemnification for American companies expropriated by Cuba's Castro regime. It notes the ICA insurance program aimed to back investments abroad, yet has never paid a claim in twelve years. The article argues the need for insurance against political risk remains essential.
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U. S
International Cooperation Administration
United States
Cuba
Batista
ICA
Radcliffe announces Institute for Independent Study
Viewpoints of Other Editors notes Radcliffe College creates the Radcliffe Institute for Independent Study to assist intellectually displaced women. Associate scholars, many with doctorates, will receive stipends and work with reduced personal pressures, while marriage and domestic duties remain compatible with the program.
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Houston
Texas
Post
Mary I. Bunter
Radcliffe College
Radcliffe Institute For Independent Study
Radcliffe Institute
Radcliffe
Health Advice From Dr Brady on Respiratory Illnesses
Dr Brady answers reader questions on catching diseases such as smallpox measles scarlet fever influenza diphtheria and meningitis. He explains how respiratory infections spread via nose and mouth, the role of nasal mucus in defense, and why antiseptic gargles may hinder protection. He notes aerosols in coughs and sneezes can spread specific viruses or bacteria and outlines transfer risks leading to conditions like quinsy.
Monocular Vision Question on Cataract Surgery
A reader asks about cataract removal in the nonfailing eye when the other eye has monocular vision. The answer suggests contentment with monocular vision if the good eye remains strong, noting removal would be painless and safe but may not add satisfaction. The second reader asks about a blood test for cancer. the reply says there is no reliable blood test beyond the doctor’s opinion.
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C. L
Robber lures six to New Orleans apartment in string of crimes
Police seek a slender gray-haired man of about 50 who lured six prospects to a French Quarter apartment by rent ads. He trapped victims with a threatening note and over several hours obtained 309 dollars in cash, a wristwatch worth 140 dollars, and personal papers.
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New Orleans
Belgian Socialists Defy Government in Aid Financial Row
In Brussels, Belgian Socialist officials resisted government efforts to impose stricter measures on a crippling strike. Unions backed by Socialist groups criticized tax hikes and welfare cuts linked to Congo losses, while Rene Thone, acting governor of Hainaut, rejected a decree authorizing troop deployment to restore order. Jean Roland of the peniar Ministry was named to replace him.
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Brussels
Belgium
Congo
Rene Thone
Hainaut
Jean Roland
Peniar Ministry
Lyons Fire Destroys Top Floors of Four Story Office Building
A fire in Lyons, Wayne County, damaged the top three floors of a four story office building. Firemen estimated damages at 340000 with the structure empty at the time. The blaze, starting in a photographic studio, spread to the vacant upper floors. cause is under investigation.
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LYONS
Lyons (P
Wayne County
Eisenhower Did Not Ask Dillon To Decline Treasury Post
A Washington correspondent reports the facts after inquiry into whether President Eisenhower urged C Douglas Dillon to refuse the Treasury Secretary post. The findings state Eisenhower offered friendly counsel to clarify future policy, did not press Dillon to decline, Dillon would have refused if asked, and both men share basic agreement on policy. Dillon, a Republican, accepted the post in the Kennedy administration to support fiscal soundness amid political pressures.
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Washington
Eisenhower
C. Douglas Dillon
the Treasury
Kennedy
Dillon
Treasury
White House
Congress
Robert Anderson
Mr. Dillon
Anderson
United States
Anderson-Dillon
Gona
Paris
London
Mr. Anderson
Augusta
State Department
Capitol Hall
Federal Reserve System
Tax Burden In Oswego County Under State Mark
Albany reports Oswego County residents faced a tax burden of 94.54 per person in 1959, part of state wide figures showing local taxes per capita and per property value. The study, using 1960 census and 1959 valuations, notes Hamilton County outlier at 448 and New York City at 177 per resident.
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Albany
New York State
Arthur Levitt
Hamilton County
Sullivan County
Clinton County
New York City
Oswego County
39 Deaths in Canada in Highway Crashes
A Canadian Press survey reports 39 deaths from highway crashes in Canada over the Christmas weekend from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday, 13 fewer than the 52 forecast by the Canadian Highway Safety Council. Also notes Ginkgo trees and their preservation by Chinese Buddhist priests.
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Toronto
Canada
Canadian Highway Safety Council
Echo of remembrance in Christmas turmoil ends
Hal Boyle meditates on post holiday mood across America noting Santa has left, the Christmas dream persists, and the sense of belonging resurges yearly. The piece questions whether joy can be recaptured after the loss, urging faith that Christmas returns as it always has.
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New York
Santa Claus
Santa
Moment of Meditation on the New Year Hope
A devotional meditation expresses gratitude and asks for strength to contribute to a better coming year and decade. The speaker seeks worthy participation in shaping an era of brotherhood, plenty, peace, justice, and freedom under God.
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God
Kennedy picks Dillon and McNamara spark liberal discontent
President elect Kennedy names C Douglas Dillon as Treasury secretary and Robert S McNamara as defense secretary stirring liberal Democrats who fear a shift from leftist goals. The picks reassure business and finance sectors though AFL CIO leaders view them as hard to reconcile with Los Angeles platform promises.
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Ray Tucker
Washington
Kennedy
C. Douglas Dillon
Treasury
Robert S. McNamara
Defense
Massachusetts
White House
Dillon
McNamara
Los Angeles
Eisenhower
Dean Rusk
Afl-Cio
Americans For Democratic Action
Artichokes First Course From Elegant Vegetable Menu
Cooking Is Fun presents a basic method for preparing artichokes as a first course. Peel and trim four to six artichokes, boil in salted water with oil until tender, drain, and serve hot with melted browned butter. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Bridge strategy on covering honors in masters play
South facing West lead of clubs, discuss whether West should cover the jack of hearts. If West ducks, declarer may still take five hearts and four notrump, while if West covers the jack with the king, declarer risks losing insights when East holds hearts. The article analyzes when covering benefits declarer and when it does not, stressing judgment over rigid rules.
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West
Ler
South
Wast
Declarer
Lew
East
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