A Dangerous Proposal to Amend the Constitution
Editorial warns of a plan allowing state legislatures to propose amendments without Congress involvement. Sen. Case cites 15 percent national population could control proposals, risking minority over majority. Critics fear parallel moves to curb federal court jurisdiction on apportionment. The piece frames such efforts as backfiring against Supreme Court interpretations.
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Congress
Clifford P. Case
U.S
Sen. Case
Supreme Court
Back to the Desk President Kennedy Returns to Work
The article describes the post vacation return of a leader, noting the bundling of new problems and unresolved tasks. It highlights the rush to respond to letters and declined invitations and the sting of colleagues reporting that things worsened in the absence. It ends with the grim thought that nothing went right while away.
Senator Soaper Says Salvation on Final Exams
A fragment from Bill Vaughan notes public schools and prayer, tax quirks, maritime flags, political caution in a turbulent era, lawn furniture, and a retired neighbor’s front yard choices. The column jumbles humorous asides on Kennedy Ireland reception and a few political names appear in passing.
Fragmentary press item from Long Beach publication
A garbled Telegram press snippet mentions Long Beach California publishers and a regional advertisement context with scattered names and locations. The readable portion references a publication, a sewer item, and partial place names suggesting a transcribed but unreadable historical news fragment.
Indignation Fades As Yemen Outrage Goes Unheard
Walter T. Ridder laments a loss of global indignation over Yemen. He argues Nasser’s invasion mirrors Mussolini’s Ethiopia attack, notes unequal arms support, and fears quiet American apathy emboldens aggressors until a nation matters to the public. He concludes with caution about history teaching nothing.
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Yemen
Nasser
Mussolini
Ethiopia
Unsure You Seek Help Yet Hold Fast to Independence
Fragmented quotation from a Malayan prime minister and Toynbee on how nations engage allies and manage population versus resources. The text references Britain, communists, and global leadership debates, with garbled lines from various sources.
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Britain
Prince Abdul Rahman
Malaya
Public Forum Letters On Child Abuse And Censorship
Editor letters condemn brutal child punishments and light sentences. They urge stronger enforcement of child protection laws and criticize mentalities around fines and lenient rulings. Also a letter questions the Dictionary of American Shing and school board standards, urging higher morals and integrity in schools.
Fairest Answer to Book Burners Editorial Remark
A reader praises the editorial on Dictionary of American Slang as the fairest response to book burners. The letter recalls Earl Wilson's column about a Japanese steam bath, noting a giggling attendant and commenting on racial perceptions. The writer, M. Basham of Newport, signs the 1963 letter.
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Earl Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Basham
Newport
Panama Demands Rights Shake Canal Zone Ties
Washington reports Panama under Roberto Chiari threatens radical action if concessions on Canal Zone are not delivered by mid July. Panamanian demands include flag display at U S installations, jurisdiction over end corridors, use of Panama stamps, surrender of Colon and Batbea pier facilities, removal of commercial activity, bilingual status, farming access, free water, and equal employment with benefits. Rep Dan Flood condemns Panama push as dangerous and urges U S stance under 1903 treaty sovereignty.
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Sparling
California
Press
Telearan
Washington Bureau
Washington
Roberto Chiari
Panama
Canal Zone
Chiari
United States
Robert de Fleming, Jr
U. S
Panama Canal Zone
Colon
Batbea
Alger Hiss
United Nations
U.S
Dolon
Eisenhower
Dan Flood
D-Pa
Panama Canal
Railroads Taxed for Competition In Transportation Finance
A 1963 study by the Association of American Railroads shows federal spending on air water and road facilities totaling 4.7 billion, with state and local governments adding 10.2 billion. Rail taxes finance much of this spending and critics urge equity to save railroads from decline. President Kennedy urges transportation equity in a message to Congress.
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Association of American Railroads
AAR
John F. Kennedy
Congress
Transportation Equity
K. Fritz Schumacher SI
Grand View Ave
Sierra Mudre
Fourth of July celebrations inspire global notices of America
The article notes July fourth festivities extend to American installations worldwide. It discusses how the term America adapts across languages and markets, mentions Chinese fireworks as cannon flowers, and references linguistic curiosities including a resemblance between the Chinese word for cannon and a comic strip gag.
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U.S.A
America
United States
Les Atats-Unis
Los Estados Unidos
Teilian
Glt
Stali Uniti
Gasshukokn
Amerika Birlesik Devietleri
Inomene Politie
Foranta Staterny
Epyesult Aljamok
Czech
Spojene Staty Americke
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Calif
Editorial
President Kennedy
Soaper
Salvation
By Bill Vaughan
Foseloyle
Ireland
Henry Cabot Lodge
South Vietnam
Broadway
Onc E
Pal
Stark
THE
Tramelines Companicn
Press -Telegram
Long Beach
Eprenarialiven
Imar Ga
Sewrer
Detren
Ieee
Francisce
IMG
Walter T. Ridder
Hitler
New York Yankees
Arnold J. Toynbee
RR Son
Rhivetar General
D.C. King
Greally
Marjorie Scott
el Cedral St
Bill Sumner
Erner
Panama Canal Organization
Gilberto Arias
Republic of Panandia
Sumner
Oehenad
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