Readings on Lenin and the withering away of the state
The excerpt reprints Lenin’s claim that after capitalism is destroyed and classes vanish the state will cease to exist and true democracy will emerge. It contrasts Marxist theory with the harsh realities of Lenin Stalin and Khrushchev eras, inviting reflection on history’s ironies.
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Varieties of Economics
Meridian
Jenin
Russia
Lenin
Stalin
Khrushchev
Lenin Thesis Attacked As Ridiculous by Critics
The excerpt quotes Lenin from The State and Revolution arguing that capitalism creates a democracy for the rich while communism would bring real democracy and render the state unnecessary. Critics dismiss these claims as tragically wrong, noting the persistent exploitation and poverty that fuel political unrest.
Ellender Hosts Home Movie Show At Senate Office
Washington reports Sen. Allen Ellender, Democrat of Louisiana, screened home movies in the Senate Office Building auditorium. The audience included many, despite an odd mix of curiosity and travelogue humor as the senator narrated shots from Moscow and a Soviet collective farm pumpkin harvest.
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Washington
UPI
Allen J. Ellender
Senate
Auditori
Ellender
Louisiana
Senate Appropriations Committee
Moscow
Soviet Union
Mecham Attacks Socialism Ahead of Senate Bid
Phoenix UPI Mecham Republican candidate for the Senate warned the nation faces a socialist future if current trends continue saying 1968 could see 40 percent of national income taken by government He contrasted conservative American constitutional values with socialist advances and urged voters to back his bid. W Lee McLane Democratic Senate hopeful agreed to participate in pre primary TV debates with Mecham if the latter joins in at least two post primary debates.
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W. Lee McLane
U.S. Senate
Mecham
McLane
Britain Faces Federation Plan for Aden and Emirates
London reports Britain debates federating Aden with 11 of 25 surrounding emirates, forming a 450000 strong federation opposed by Aden nationalists and unionists. Talks in London aim to keep Aden British, while Yemen asserts claims and Arab nationalism grows.
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UPI
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Middle East
Aden
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Mideast
Emirates
Yemen
Commonwealth
Cairo
Alaska Primary Nets Big Leads for Incumbents
In early Alaska returns, Gov. William A. Egan leads Democrat rivals with 7,522 votes while George Byer trails at 2,973 as one third of precincts report. On the GOP side Mike Stepovich leads Pollock 3,528 to 2,292 with others far back. Sen. Ernest Gruening sails to renomination, Ted Stephens gains GOP challenge, Lowell Thomas Jr. commands House nomination, and Ralph Rivers seeks a third term for Democrats.
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William A. Egan
Anchorage
George Byer
Egan
Byer
Territorial
Mike Stepovich
Howard Pollock
Stepovich
Pollock
Lowell Thomas Jr
House of Representatives
Henry S. Pratt
Ralph J. Rivers
Yuma Council OKs 1962 63 Budget Increase
Yuma city council approved a budget for 1962 63 totaling 1 581 639 49 dollars an increase of about 54 000 from the previous year. The council set the tax rate at 2.50 dollars per 100 dollars assessed valuation and will meet August 20 to finalize the rate.
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Yuma
UPI
Arizona Senator Hayden Surprised by Senate Cloture Move
UPI reports Senator Carl Hayden of Arizona ended a two day campaign swing in Tucson after reacting to the Senate invoking the anti filibuster rule on the space satellite bill. He said the rule allows one hour per senator to speak and joked about not taking the full hour. Hayden pledged a quick return to Washington as he criticized Medicare and indicated a better bill is possible. He cited growing state population and his habit of frequent elections.
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Tucson
UPI
Carl Hayden
D-Ariz
Senate
Hayden
Marilyn Monroe Death Inquiry Delayed Toxicology Report
A painstaking probe into Marilyn Monroe's final days continues as a coroner delays releasing a full toxicology report until a death by own action team completes its investigation. The team, including a psychiatrist, works with a special department in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Marilyn Monroe
Theodore Curphey
Crossword Puzzle Across 35 to 60 Down Proves Tough
Readable crossword clues challenge solvers with centers sour father or mother nests home to fatigue reverberation crimson city bred persons possessed marine mammal compact Nate of acale mistake duties to sound a horn fight between two to replace expansive man s nickname to stow away legend loafer slang barrel slot to make lace mental images smarter amount symbol for tellurium to scoff at lifts to restrain spring down opulent support pocketbook soft drinks to prepare for print arrows mild expletive perennial plant to plunder rowa underground parts of to drift about to run easily fanatic escaped pertaining to an era semi precious stones
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Abraham
Nate
Acale
Puzzle Wordplay Answers And Credits
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Commu Guards Shoot Selves
A Communist border guard in Berlin opened fire on two East German policemen as he tried to flee to the West. He was shot and wounded before crossing into the British sector of West Berlin. All three were taken away by ambulance. Western witnesses could not confirm fatalities.
Weather Readings From UPI 24 Hour Temperature and Rain
United Press International reports 24 hour temperatures and precipitation details for regions covered. Measurements vary by location with highs and lows, and rainfall totals noted for the period ending at a standard reporting time.
Wall Street Tips Favor Buying Now On Growth Stocks
Wall Street firms present mixed outlooks with a focus on growth stocks. Smilen & Safian urge buying in anticipation of breaks, Shearson Hammill sees no near term dramatic moves but suggests a constructive long term shift to buying. Standard & Poor's notes potential recession for the balance of the year is not expected to be sharp or extended. International Statistical Bureau counters excess pessimism, citing fundamentals. general business is not as strong as optimistic forecasts but not as weak as pessimists claim.
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New York
UPI
Smilen & Safian, Inc
Shearson, Hammill & Co
Standard & Poor's
International Statistical Bureau, Inc
Washington Window Top Candidates Become Authors
The piece notes how modern politicians publish books to bolster statecraft credentials. Rockefeller argues against rigid liberal conservative labels, urging focus on federalism and broad policy over partisan labels. The 1964 GOP nomination prospects loom with Goldwater and Rockefeller as key figures.
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Sen
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Rockefeller
Dartmouth
Harvard
School shopping hints music grows in classrooms
New York UPI reports Paul Richards of Richards Musical Instruments says school openings boost demand for horns violins and pianos. He notes high school bands now average 100 to 120 players and credit better teaching for the trend. First quarter instrument sales rose 8 percent over prior years.
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New York
UPI
Paul Richards
Richards
Richards Musical Instruments Inc
Elkhart, Inc
Europe
Lightning Ignites Forest Fire Near Graham Mines
A crew of 35 men battles a forest blaze sparked by lightning late Monday in the Clark Peak area of Graham Mines. The fire has burned over five acres in a heavily timbered region.
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Tucson
UPS
Clark Peak
Graham Mi Ins
Committee approves bill to allow foreign radio stations
The House Commerce Committee approved a bill to let foreign governments run radio stations in Washington. The provision, at the request of the State Department, would apply only to governments that allow U.S. embassies to operate stations in their countries.
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Washington
UPI
House Commerce Committee
State Department
U.S
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