Duke of Windsor visits Paris on 25th abdication anniversary
Reporter Bob Considine chronicles a Windsor visit at Moulin de La Tuilerie Paris on the 25th anniversary of King Edward VIII’s abdication. The Duke recalls memorabilia, maps, and tales from his life, noting royal ties, wartime service, and reflections on the abdication moment.
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Duke Windsor Reflects On Family And Fulfilling Life At Belvedere
In a quiet interview at Fort Belvedere in December 1936 Duke Windsor recalls his estrangement from the royal family, says he misses Fort Belvedere rather than people, and reflects on his mother Queen Mary and the era of royal divorce. He shows artifacts from his life, discusses a cherished history book, and notes his fashion ties to Kennedy and a New York tailor.
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Enter Eastside political candidacy urged by editor
Editor urges Eastside residents to consider candidacy for Scottsdale council after annexation discussions. Deadline to file is December 20, 1961. Letter from Jeane and Bissell of Scottsdale thanks readers for coverage and calls for civic participation.
National debt debate and creditor versus debtor view
An analysis argues against treating the national debt as a self owned asset. It rejects the idea that Americans owe nothing or that debt is an asset, noting the liability rests on every citizen's earnings and could harm the economy if repudiated. It contrasts liberal Keynesian views with caution about deficit financing and cites speculative assets only if government resources exist.
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NYI Building and Loan Co
United States
Liberal Writer Reflects on National Debt Burden
A liberal writer argues that government debt hampers borrowing power and taxes earnings to meet interest. He contends that without debt, the government could freely fund wartime expenditure, while current debt near 300 billion limits economic capacity and shifts burden to producers.
Topping Out Ceremony Acknowledges Capitol Hill Building
Washington humor column notes a topping out ceremony at the House office building on Capitol Hill. A press release cites a $66 million cost, conflicting with earlier testimony of about $160 million. Rep. James Auchincloss attached the flag to the top beam and recalled old customs.
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UPI
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House Appropriations Committee
James C. Auchincloss
New Jersey
House Office Building Commission
Auchincloss
Auchincless
Capitol
Understanding How Rights Evolved in the U S Constitution
A reader asks whether many of the Declaration of Independence acts are cited in the 1788 Constitution. The answer notes that numerous arbitrary acts have been embedded as amendments to the U S Bill of Rights.
Reader Attacks McGill Writing and U N Defense
A reader criticizes editor Ralph McGill for anti American attacks and defense of the United Nations. The letter condemns U N actions against Moise Tshombe in Katanga and questions supporting a government viewed as anti communist.
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U.N
Moise Tshombe
Katanga
Readers Back Farm Editorial on Acreage and Parity
A reader praised a December 1 editorial discussing the farm problem as a political issue since World War II. He argued farmers deserve real choice with factual information, noting parity and controls vary by crop and urging continued strong newspaper coverage. Bill Hicks signs off.
Campaign Thank You for Record Phoenix-Scottsdale Fund Drive
The United Fund drive in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area raised a record $1,366,208. Campaign Chairman Earl L. Bimson thanks volunteers and supporters for exceptionally cooperative efforts and broad community backing during the fall campaign.
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Phoenix- Scottsdale
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Economic Shift Reshapes Labor Landscape and Unions
Ralph McGill analyzes a growing labor redefinition driven by higher wages automation and job localization. He notes the decline of goods producing work the rise of service jobs and shifting union dynamics with service employment surpassing production by 1980.
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Atlanta
Florida
Europe
Status Changes Mark Labor Unease Across Industries
Labor trends show membership peaking in 1953 at 1.5 million then dropping to 900,000 by 1960. Steel workers fall from 1.25 million to under 900,000, while John L. Lewis’s coal miners decline from 700,000-plus to about 150,000. Advances in machines raise costs and shift jobs to skilled maintenance.
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