Epitaph for TV as The Old Lady Shows Her Medals airs
Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt star in a superb United States Steel Hour revival of James Barrie's The Old Lady Shows Her Medals. The broadcast marks the series final performance after 18 years of radio and TV drama, prompting renewed debate about TV's quality and the fate of serious drama.
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Lynn Fontanne
Alfred Lunt
James M. Barrie
Lunt
Fontanne
Barrie
United States Steel Hour
American Theater Guild
Steel Hour
Newton Minow
Arizona to Enforce Vehicle Inspection Sticker Rule
The state claims sufficient inspection stickers are now available and enforcement will begin Saturday. Officials urge motorists to comply and warn that violators will face strict action with no excuses accepted for missing windshield inspection stickers.
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Arizona
Highway Patrol
Russian capitalism blooms in Soviet era ad imagery
A Soviet Export Journal vodka ad touts high profits for imports and features a new de luxe limousine as a status symbol. The piece highlights creeping capitalism in Russia while noting America faces creeping socialism, closing with a pat on the back to the ad’s creators.
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Marx
Lenin
Stalin
Ussr
European currents threaten Atlantic unity in postwar view
Marquis Childs reports from Europe on rising nationalism in France and European irritation at perceived American dominance. He notes divergent policies between Europe and the United States, including trade frictions, embargoes, and tariff shifts affecting American goods like frozen chickens as Europe expands its own industrial ties.
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Moscow
China
Adenauer
Russia
Britain
America
European Economic Community
Germany
France
Nationalism in Europe Threatens Atlantic Unity
The piece argues American concern over Europe’s nationalism tests Atlantic partnership amid De Gaulle’s independent nuclear policy. It notes Kennedy’s push for a multilateral force while France’s veto strains unity, and discusses calls to delay the European trip to focus on U.S. issues. It remarks on European proposals to await conditions and the risks of continued disunity.
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Paris
Europe
Atlantic
France
America
Britain
West Germany
de Gaulle
Kennedy
Germany
England
Information
Alain Peyrefille
Why Italian Popes Rule Vatican The Question Of Nationality
A Rome observer explains why the papacy is traditionally Italian and how an American or other foreign pope might be deemed incompatible with the Vatican’s local culture. Voices note Italians’ familiarity with Rome, the Vatican’s dependence on Italian life, and skepticism about foreign rule in a tradition-bound seat.
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Alps
Sicily
Vatican City
Italy
Vatican
Simpatico
Crewis
St. Peter’s Square
Hoyle
America
Kansas
Sistine Chapel
Kennedy administration pushes local cooperation in civil rights issues
Ralph McGill argues the Kennedy administration seeks voluntary local compliance with federal court orders to avoid federal force. He cites efforts in Alabama and Mississippi, noting limited support from Southern lawmakers and some praise for mob actions, while urging local officials and businesses to uphold the law.
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Atlanta
Kennedy
U.S
Alabama
Mississippi
Congress
Oxford
Barnett
Scottsdale Legion and Babe Ruth Teams Denied Cuts
Edward J. Peskay, general manager of Scottsdale Legion and Babe Ruth programs, defends rosters against claims of favoritism. He states no players are dropped and that farm teams will fill remaining slots for regular games around Scottsdale and Phoenix. Editor Tom Cochran schedules more Pony League games to accommodate higher Pony League participation.
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Stan Whisenhunt
American Legion
Babe Ruth
Scottsdale
Phoenix
Scottsdale Stadium
Pony League
Scottsdale Legion
Edward J. Peskay
Legion and
Seattsdale
Tom Cochran
Cochran
Kennedy Rights Battle Faces Limited Southern Help
The piece notes scarce local support for federal court decisions from southern lawmakers while urging business leaders to back federal authority. It discusses presidential stature, state sovereignty myths, and the need to enforce constitutional rights and equal protection amid racial issues.
Critics Answered On Federal Tax Cuts
This two part editorial explains why a federal tax cut is vital for economic growth. Senator McGee argues tax relief boosts spending power, cites history from 1954 to current plans, and addresses concerns about national debt and budget balance.
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Sen. McGee
Appropriations
Commerce
Washington
Ansuier
Eisenhower
Tax Cut Would Bring New Energy and Confidence to U S Economy
The piece argues that a targeted tax cut would spur investment and consumer spending, boosting growth and job creation while restoring business confidence and optimism about future economic conditions. It cites potential multiplier effects and long term fiscal considerations.
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U.S
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