Column on space race and human dignity amid war talk
The author laments wasteful military spending and calls for sanity in policy, citing Peter Charlton of Los Angeles and Bertrand Russell. He argues funds could better serve humanity, listing potential gains like new schools and lasting peace measures. The piece ends mid-argument.
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Smiths
Outer Space
Moon
Mars
Pluto
Peter Charlton
Los Angeles
Peter
United States
Bertrand Russell
Manchester
Colorized Roach Migration From Kitchen Mayhem
A letter from Henry Quick describes painting a cockroach in his kitchen which triggers the whole roach colony to evacuate the apartment. He jokes that painted roaches claim colored people are moving into their neighborhood, noting the unexpected turn of events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pole
Theatre Review of Flanders and Swann at The Drop of a Hat
Cyrus Adler reviews Flanders and Swann’s stage show at The Drop of a Hat noting witty dialogue and songs. The performers’ spontaneity, clever skits, and puns mix with social satire though the reviewer craves sharper contemporary commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michel Flanders
Donald Swann
Farrago
London
Flanders
Henry VIII
Russia
Dilly
England
What a pass and the fight over civil rights
The TEXAS OBSERVER voices sharp critique of the 1960 Civil Rights Sham Act and federal action. It denounces Johnson’s support, praises ongoing sit-ins, and mocks Southern resistance and biased coverage while urging progress and inclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndon Johnson
Corpus Daily
Dallas Times-Herald
Moscow
Soviet Union
Harry Truman
South
Church of Christ
Texas Observer
The Fallacy of the Deterrent in Nuclear Era
Norman Cousins argues that military preparedness geared to deterrence fails to protect a nation. He says atomic energy makes defense meaningless and immediate devastation backs the counterattack concept. He critiques arms control and global security constraints on freedom of action.
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Toolay
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East Side
New York
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Cyrus Adler
Ronnie Dugger
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