Widows and Financial Guidance From a 1960s Bulletin
A Metropolitan Life November 1962 bulletin notes US widows rising by over 100,000 annually, totaling about 8.25 million. It cites age patterns, living arrangements, work rates, and life insurance averages around 11 000. Advice covers handling money, remarriage, and a book by Marion Langer. It also mentions a family mental illness booklet by Dr Alvarez with a mail-order request.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
United States
Marion Langer
Julian Messner
American Ortho-psychiatric Association
Alvarez
Walter C. Alvarez
Dept. SA
Des Moines
Iowa
Macmillan Wins Cabinet Backing Over Profumo Crisis
London sources report Prime Minister Harold Macmillan secured full cabinet support in a secret session seen as crucial for Monday's Commons debate on the Profumo scandal. The backing comes as apologies and security concerns swirl around John Profumo and Christine Keeler amid fears for Conservative fortunes.
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Harold Macmillan
Macmillan
John Profumo
House of Commons
London
Wallace Fulfills Pledge as Alabama Ends Blockade
Governor George Wallace says he will not block the admission of a third Negro to the University of Alabama, confirming his pledged stance after National Guard enforcement of earlier integration. David McGlathery, a Huntsville-based mathematician, plans to register at the university extension center there, while Wallace pursues court battles against federal desegregation orders.
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George Wallace
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
National Guard
Wallace
Huntsville
David McGlathery
Marshall Space Flight Center
University
U.S. fret over Diem crackdown on Buddhists in South Viet Nam
UPI analysis notes U.S. concern as Diem regime represses Buddhist majority amid war. Trueheart urges settlement while Harkins limits adviser roles, yet U.S. aid links to Saigon's actions. Washington hedges blame to avoid losing influence in Saigon, while Diem concentrates command and risks broader conflict.
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United States
Ngo Dinh Diem
South Viet Nam
Diem
UPI
Neil Sheehan
Saigon
U.S
William Trueheart
Paul D. Harkins
Sheehan
South Vietnamese
17Th Parallel
North Viet Nam
South
Viet Nam
Military Leaders Skeptical of Kennedy Atmosphere Test Ban
U S military leaders question President Kennedy's new atmospheric test ban, arguing for continued testing and the potential need for a 100 megaton weapon. They warn Russia could place such a warhead in orbit, aided by the Titan III booster, while noting current 25 megaton bombs suffice militarily. Congress weighs the policy as Goldwater criticizes the move. The president announced the plan in a American University commencement address and seeks Moscow talks on a test ban.
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UPI
U. S
Kennedy
America
Russia
Earth
Congress
Barry Goldwater
American University
Moscow
Britain
Temperatures Range Across Nation In Latest Readings
United Press International reports nationwide temperature shifts with varied highs and lows. Weather patterns show regional pockets of warmth and cool spells influencing daily forecasts and municipal planning.
Greek Monarch Seeks Premier Amid Royal Visit Row
King Paul summons Greek leaders to name a successor to Premier Constantine Caramanlis after his resignation over plans for a royal visit to Britain. The king aims to proceed with the July 9 to 12 visit despite past protests during Queen Frederika and Princess Irene’s London trip.
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Athens
Greece
UPI
Paul
Constantine Caramanlis
Britain
Frederika
Caramanlis
Royal Palace
Princess Irene
London
Alexandra
Marti Stevens
Labor Party
Policewoman To Give Talk Here
A Phoenix policewoman will discuss crime prevention methods on Monday at 8 p.m. in the Griffith School Cafetorium. Sgt. Pat Lamson of the crime prevention bureau will address the Sportsmen Rod and Gun Club. Housewives are invited as tips on home defense will be shared.
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Phoenix
Griffith School
46Th Street
E. Palm Lane
Pat Lamson
Crime Prevention Bureau
Malone vows to enroll at Alabama for education
Mobile report notes Vivan Malone, one of three Negro students selected for enrollment at the previously all white University of Alabama, states I am going to Alabama for the purpose of getting an education. The item highlights a civil rights education aim and the enrollment move as news.
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Mobile
Ala
Vivan Malone
University of Alabama
Alabama
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