Why Keep Up With the Joneses guidebook interview
Prentice H. Murkley discusses his new book Why Keep Up With the Joneses describing its satirical aim to outpace neighbors in status. He advises ostentatious displays, then suggests ironic reversals like swapping color TV for black and white, and emphasizes careful social competition through consumer signals and memberships.
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Steveo
Mr. Markley
Joneses
How The West Was Won Brings History To Life On Screen
Metro-Golden-Mayor and Cinerama present How The West Was Won a sweeping epic tracing five periods from the Ohio Valley to the Southwest with romance suspense and humor. Premier at 8 tonight at Kachina Theatre sponsored by Scottsdale Rotary for Boy Scouts of America. Walter Brennan will greet attendees. Starring Carroll Baker Henry Fonda Gregory Peck and many others with narration by Spencer Tracy.
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Carolyn Jones
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Gregory Peck
George Peppard
Bernard Smith
Peking Charges Russia Reneged on Nuclear Aid
Chinese radio accused the Soviet Union of pledging to help Beijing build atomic bombs and later backing away. The claim ties Khrushchev’s 1959 U.S. visit to a scrapped bomb deal and critiques the Soviet led test ban pact as a Western imperial surrender, fueling Sino-Soviet rifts.
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Students Attend Government Workshop At Arizona State University
Government class leaders from Sentisdale district attend a student council workshop at Arizona State University this week. Names include Coronado High vice president Van O'Steen and president Dick Williams, Scottsdale High vice president Steve Hicks, Arcadia High vice presidents Robyn Houston and Toni Wanic, and Scottsdale High treasurer Chris Jones. The Monday start workshop ends tomorrow with students solving hypothetical problems in a mythical school.
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Four U S Army helicopters crash in South Vietnam jungle
Four U S Army helicopters crashed in Communist infested jungles of South Vietnam on Wednesday. Crewmen were rescued and none of the aircraft were captured by the enemy. One helicopter was reported shot down. a Vietnamese observer noted efforts to block retreat.
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UPI
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Meany Seeks New Term As AFL-CIO Leader
George Meany plans to run for a new two year term as AFL-CIO president in November. He maintains a firm hand over AFL-CIO affairs and shows a hands off policy on federal protests. Meany won a clear council vote against committing to the March on Washington, a setback for Walter Reuther and supporters. A Philip Randolph and Reuther split over neutrality. Randolph supported the march while Reuther urged full backing.
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Temperatures Across Nation Rise on May Day
Nationwide weather update shows warm conditions spreading from coastal areas to the interior with highs reaching mid seventies in several states. Forecasters warn of afternoon heat and urge hydration and sun protection for outdoor activities.
Congress Passes 1.2 Billion College Aid Bill
The House approved a 1.2 billion brick and mortar college aid bill sending it to the Senate, which may split Kennedy education proposals. The measure includes 835 million in matching grants and 360 million in low interest loans over three years for four year and junior colleges plus technical institutes. The Senate also advanced a Peace Corps authorization plan by a 47 to 44 vote to create up to 1,000 volunteers in the first year and 5,000 over three years.
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Jackie Begins Convalescence Outside Spotlight
Jacqueline Kennedy, 34, begins a lengthy convalescence after leaving Otis Air Force Base Hospital. She had a fourth Caesarean and recently endured the birth and loss of Patrick Bouvier Kennedy. Her obstetrician ordered five months of inactivity to ensure full rehabilitation. The First Family plans time at Hammersmith Farm in Newport, Rhode Island, starting mid September.
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UPI
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Hope's Untimely Kennedy Jokes Prompt TV Apology
Britain's Associated Television apologized to the United States for a taped Bob Hope show with untimely jokes about Mrs Kennedy pregnancy. The network said sorry to U S Consul Kenneth Atkinson for the references and noted Hope’s remark about the Kennedys breeding their own voters.
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U.S
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Hope
Congress to Resume Hearings on ICC Rail Work Rules Proposal
The House and Senate commerce committees plan early next week hearings on President Kennedy's ICC rail work rules proposal after labor talks led by Wirtz collapsed. The House Commerce Committee led by Oren Harris plans a likely closed meeting with the date not yet set.
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