Harry Lauder Is Clean (Even Though Foreign)
A monologist in a stark room reads a list of supposed subversives and bans in a satirical sketch. He recalls removing TV radio records and books to avoid the influence of “The Communctionaries.” The piece ends with the narrator offering a copy of the list as proof of his cleansing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lauder
Ilijle
Hollywood
Sue Allivan
al Steven
Jesse Georges
Chettey
Zim Sambalist
Wyman Keen
Frinatra
Marco Grouch
Ives Burley
Drakered Alf
Doug Kirkless
Fondy Henra
Lan Buttenster
Robin G. Edwardson
Mailan Normer
Schul Budberg
Shawin Irn
Thurles Jamer
Hoss Mart
Honored Two Rejected Medal of Honor Pension Honor
Air Force Times notes Lt. Gen. James H. Doolittle and Maj. Gen. William F. Dean refused the $100 a month Medal of Honor pension, while others accept from government and industry. The column salutes the two generals for staying beyond the call of duty.
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Congress
Air Force Times
James H. Doolittle
Tokyo
William F. Dean
Korea
Dean and
Doolittle
Sludgepump and Space Oddities Stir the Nation
A satirical piece notes Congress multilingualism with humor about Sludgepump. It jests at fleas in rocket research and odd space flights from Cape Canaveral. The column mocks exams for college entry and claims a moon shot costs about a million dollars per laugh.
What Others Are Saying About Education and Politics
A brief collection of quotes criticizing bipartisanship and proposing education reform. Harry S. Truman questions bipartisan loyalty while Dr. Fritz Machlup argues that essential learning could be completed in nine years instead of twelve.
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Harry S. Truman
Fritz Machlup
Princeton University
Doris Fleeson On Kennedy Labor War Looms In UAW Tieups
Doris Fleeson outlines the looming clash between President Kennedy and labor as the United Auto Workers and the Machinists Union shape the missile and aircraft industry. The White House faces a fragile labor front with the Chamber of Commerce pressuring for a national interest standard in labor. Reuther’s past remarks and Meany's stance color expectations for Kennedy’s anti inflation wage policy. The piece frames the upcoming speech as a barometer for Kennedy's labor strategy and business relations.
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United Automobile Workers Union
AL Cio
Florida
UAW
Walter Reuther
Snd
United States Chamber of Commerce
Ishar
Hig Sleel
White House
Reuther
Kennedy
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Meany
Dividend Withholding Plan Sparks Tax Protest
A column denounces a proposed dividend withholding plan by the Internal Revenue Service, estimating about 200 million dollars per year would be taken from citizens and later refunded. It argues the scheme confiscates private property, ignores interest on withheld funds, and questions fairness and morality, amid congressional debate and mail to lawmakers.
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Toria
Mauhateu
Internal Revenue Service
Congress
Public Beach Maintenance Sparks Letters From Readers
Two readers protest Long Beach beach upkeep criticizing the absence of a dedicated maintenance crew and waste management. Marcel Lourne and Lester L Poteet urge better use of tax funds, safer sand, and cleaner facilities at Rainbow Pier and 54th Place beaches.
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54Th Place
Rainbow Pier
Long Beach
Editorial Attacks Dr Spock Sparks Public Debate
A Press Telegram editorial eviscerates Dr Spock, accusing him of fuzzy logic and liberal appeasement on nuclear testing. The piece labels Spock as an intellectual in a grey world and contrasts his views with firm opinions, urging readers to question these ideas.
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Dr. Spock
Press- Telegram
Spock
Russia
Press-Telegram
China
John T. Flynn
Devin- Adair Co
26Th
N.Y
Demos Infiltrated by Extrem Left, Letter to CDC
Frank W Chavez of San Pedro writes that he believes California Democrats are infiltrated by an extremist left group. He claims 21 Democrats reregistered as Republicans and criticizes the California Democratic Council for promoting communist-aligned aims.
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Demos
Extreme Left
CDC
Democratic Party
California
California Democratic Council
Where is the railroad station and other phrases in French
Quick guide to asking directions in French with phrases for the railroad station the train to the bus to the post office the cathedral the museum the American Consulate a good restaurant a barber shop and a bank Includes phonetic renderings and prompts readers to send questions to Languages in the News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Cathedrale
Mmuseum
le Musee
le Consular Des Etats- Unis
Underground's Levi Coffin Helped Escaped Slaves Reach Freedom
Levi Coffin of Cincinnati, a prominent businessman, was repeatedly referred to as the president of the underground railroad for aiding enslaved people fleeing to Canada. His leadership and actions connected fleeing slaves with trusted networks, aiding their escape.
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Levi Coffin
Cincinnati
The
Underground Railroad
Canada
Legend of Hyacinth in Greek myth
The hyacinth, in Greek myth, sprang from the blood of Hyacinthus, a Spartan youth and friend of Apollo. Zephyrus, jealous of Hyacinthus’ favor toward Apollo, caused Apollo to strike him dead. Grief overwhelmed Apollo and a purple flower grew from Hyacinthus’ blood.
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Hyacinth
Hyacinthus
Apollo
Zephyris
Acalus
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Sir Harry Lauder
Moran and Mack
Soaper
Sludgepump
Bill Vaugean
Outer Space
Ani
Mals
Walter Tippy
Ife
Defense
Weather Bureau
Spring
Cape Canaveral
Celestam
Long Beach, Calif
Heiser
Benel Ridder
Harald
Samuel €. Cameron
Paanager la
Collins Jr
Malcolm Epley
Jailes E. Nes
Pag Edilee Inten
Alice Bollaman
Natader
Avegus
Eanes Sl
Belfast
Eee Penobscot Bldg
Doris Fleeson
Jfk
Fleeson
David Lawrence
Lawrence
Els
Marcel Lourne
Livingston Dr
Les
Lester L
Poteet
Colorado Place
Europe
Koll
Underground
Legend of Hyacinth
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