Power and posture of Britain’s nuclear shield in Khrushchev era
A report on British and American nuclear forces and strategies. An interview with a Royal Air Force marshal at a base discusses Britain's retaliatory power, missile dispersal, warning times, and confidence in Thor IRBMs. The piece notes UK geography, readiness drills, and the role of bomber command in maintaining deterrence.
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Murminsk
Barents Sea
Baku
Caspian
U.K
East Germany
Bomber Command
Air Marshall
Vandenberg Air Force Base
California
A. Command
Britain’s bomber command drills future nuclear reach and timing
A briefing details Britain's strategic bomber role and missile options. It notes Vulcan and Skybolt capabilities, rapid launch, air refueling, and a focus on minimizing takeoff and flight times. Officials describe dispersal, alert systems, and the potential to launch a full strategic force within minutes.
Interview Reflections On US Soviet Talks And Future Relations
Eleanor Roosevelt comments on President Kennedy's interview with Izvestia editor Alexei Adzhubei. She notes the publication preserves the American point of view and praises the open, honest exchange as a step toward better U.S.-Soviet relations and broader dialogue on Central Europe and NATO, urging confidence and free choice in development.
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Denver
Kennedy
Alexei Adzhubei
Izvestia
Khrushchev
Adzhubei
U.S
Europe
NATO
JFK Interview With Adzhubei On Free Speech And Stability
The interview discusses how a revolution in the Soviet Union affects belief in human value and the fear of counter revolution. It contrasts Soviet caution with American stability and confidence in democratic institutions and free expression, urging focus on demonstrating national values.
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Soviet Union
Cave man wasn't brute Neanderthals were artistic and kind
Washington reports National Geographic finds Neanderthals hunted with buddies and used tools, likely helped sick and aged, with some scholars arguing higher material culture than today. Dr. Carleton S. Coon notes cave dwellers may resemble modern social circles, even some club members. The writer jokes Neanderthals may be hen-pecked.
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Washington
UPI
National Geographic Society
the Geographic
Carleton S. Coon
University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Coon
Committee Appointed to Draft the Declaration
The committee named to draft the Declaration of Independence includes Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston.
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A. Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Roger Sherman
Robert Livingston
New group targets illegitimate children for aid exclusion
Ralph McGill critiques a feminist driven organization promoting myths about public aid for illegitimate children. He cites official data showing only one in eight illegitimate children receive aid and warns myths delay rational action by policymakers and citizens.
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Atlanta
Group Seeks Ban On Welfare For Illegitimate Aids
A discussion on welfare for illegitimate children, defending aid to dependents and debunking myths. It argues most illegitimate births lack federal aid, notes 87 percent supported by others, and condemns prejudice and sensationalism linked to Negro mothers. Secretary Ribicoff aims to modernize welfare with needed federal aid.
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Ribicoff
Saltonstall poised to be top GOP power in Senate
Washington reports Massachusetts Senator Leverett Saltonstall, heir apparent to Styles Bridges, will assume Bridges' key roles on Armed Services and Appropriations and likely the GOP policy chair. He secures influence across liberal and conservative factions, while maintaining a strong conservative voting record. The 69-year-old Vermonter George Aiken was ruled out after a feasibility check.
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Saltonstall
GOP
Everett Dirksen
George Aiken
Massachusetts Senator Looms As GOP Mr. Big
Massachusetts politics dominate a wide article describing a veteran senator's bid for chairmanship and potential succession plans. It notes his four years more seniority, a daughter and son considering office, and GOP pressure for an at large congressional run if redistricting stalls. It also touches on postal stamp issues with Czechoslovakia and Russia.
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Massachusetts
Gop
Mr. Big
Ohio
Bob Tait Jr
Congress
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Ariz
Bob Considine
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High Wycombe
Eng
Marshal
Britai
Britain
U.S. Missile
Nikita
North America
Boston
Sydney
RAF Blue
United States
Leningrad
England
Sverdlovsk
Francis Gary Powers
U.S.S.R
Thors
Thars
Thor
World AT Large
Interlands
EARL
Levaibera
Eleanor Roosevelt
Mrs. Roosevelt
JFK
Big First Step
By Dick West
Ralph McGill
Fulton Levis
Senate
Leverett Saltonstall
Bridges
Lewis
Armed Services
Appropriations
Labor
Jack Kennedy
Springfield
Thomas O'Connor
Club
Thomas O’connor
William
Bay State
Edward Day
Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovak National Council of America
Red Nation
Thomas Masaryk
Prague
Masaryk
Lenin
Stalin
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