Three Bad Amendments Targeting U S Constitutional Change
A guest editorial warns that three proposed constitutional amendments threaten democracy. It critiques a nonuniform Tennessee representation, a bypass of Congress for amending the Constitution, and a super state chief-justice court, noting opposition from Kennedy, the U S Chief Justice, and ABA leader Walter Craig.
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Tennessee
Moore County
Rutherford County
Rutherford
United States Supreme Court
United States
George Washington
Congress
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Senate
Arizona
Kennedy
American Bar Association
Walter Craig
Reflections on Negro Officers in U S Military History
Bob Considine discusses Kennedy's remarks on equality and service. The piece outlines historical barriers and early Black officers such as Lt Col William No Reed, Louisiana Corps Afrique, and early West Point delays, highlighting the slow integration of African Americans in the armed forces.
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New York
Rome
Bob Considine
John XXIII
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Kennedy
Viet Nam
West Berlin
Hore
Mississippi
Pearl Harbor
William No Reed
North Carolina
Olustee
Fla
Louisiana
Corps Afrique
Lincoln
West Point
James W. Smith
South Carolina
South Carolina State College
History of Negro military graduates and awards across U.S. history
The article traces early Negro graduates from West Point and Annapolis, naming Henry O. Flipper the first Black West Point graduate in 1877, and later milestones including James H. Conyers, Wesley A. Brown, and Jesse L. Brown. It notes valor awards in World War II and Korea, and references Alabama Governor Wallace's remarks.
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West Point
Henry O. Flipper
Thomasville
Lt. Flipper
Tenth Cavalry Regiment
Arizona
Mexico
Venezuela
John S. Alexander
Charles D. Young
Benjamin O. Davis, Jr
University of Chicago
24Th Infantry Regiment
Ft. Benning
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
James H. Conyers
South Carolina
Alonzo G. McClellan
Henry E. Baker
Mississippi
James L. Johnson
Washington, D.C
Wesley A. Brown
Charles Thomas
Detroit
614Th
Climbach
France
Jesse L. Brown
Lester
Thomas J. Hudner
Fall River
Mass
Brown
Chosen
War Department
Wallace
Lemaine
Alabama
Summer toilers keep nation moving and onward
Kansas City dispatch notes that summer brings a restless nation where people must manufacture alarm clocks cars and bombs and newspapers. They perform brain surgeries litigate wage buses drive buses and fly planes as work continues unabated through the season.
Endless Summer Mood Delays All Decisions
A reflective piece notes summer slows the rush of life. Deadlines loosen, procrastination rises as days stretch endlessly with no clear milestones. People defer major tasks, preferring routine and the promise of future action, yet insist they will tackle things later this season.
British loss from lavish Western lifestyle cited by McGill
In a Dublin column Ralph McGill contrasts Britain’s costlier leisure culture with restraint, quoting a British friend who critiques Western prosperity. He notes sensational press, Christine Keeler, and a class flaunting wealth through expensive clubs, mirrors, and luxury pools as a warning.
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Atlanta
Britain
Christine Keeler
Nelson
Wellington
Fiddler Paying Is Costly For British Tories
The piece argues the rich and working class chase pools and jet-sets, warning Labour victory may help yet political cynicism grows in London. It cites a Guardian clipping by James Morris noting a cynical, shrinking city outlook and cautious hope for change as Suez fallout echoes.
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London
Commonwealth
Sweden
The
Guardian
Manchester Guardian
James Morris
Kennedy says policy on Cuba must change
Pascoe Drummond Kennedy argues the Kennedy administration cannot long accept a passive policy with Soviet military presence in Cuba. He cites rising Castro-linked subversion in Latin America, Venezuela raids, and OAS findings as evidence the wall is failing and public opinion will demand action before the next election.
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Washington
Kennedy
Cuba
Hemisphere
Caribbean
Castro
Venezuela
United States
Caracas
Kennedy Visits Britain as Macmillan Faces Policy Strains
The London Observer sketches a wary welcome for Kennedy visiting Birch Grove Sussex where Macmillan governs a cabinet seen as rival heirs apparent. It notes domestic troubles despite joint aims like a test ban in Moscow and a strong Atlantic nuclear surface fleet. Kennedy's stance remains cautious amid Tory strains.
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London
London Observer
Britain
Washington
France
Moscow
Macmillan
United States
Atlantic
Nassau
Kennedy Sails into Europe Amid Mixed Reactions
The article portrays President Kennedy facing cautious European doubt as he presses international issues amid domestic critique. It notes British expectations, Khrushchev’s stance, Irish reception, and a wary public appetite for what comes next.
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Ireland
Scottsdale Junior Woman's Club Urges Reprint of Declaration
In a letter to the Scottsdale Daily Progress the Scottsdale Junior Woman's Club requests reprinting the Declaration of Independence as part of the nationwide Ring The Bells For Freedom campaign. They cite pride in American freedoms and urge readers to reflect on the document.
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General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Arizona Federation of Women's Clubs
Scottsdale
Scottsdale Daily Progress
United States of America
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Shicase Sun-Times
McGid
Christine Keelers
Pascoe Drummond
Council of the Organization of American States
Latin America
OAS
Doris Fleeson
Fleeson
Harold Macmillan
Sussex
Labor
England
Germany
Europe
Vikita Khrushchev
Vienna
Khrushchev
Red China
Mrs. Artiur Grunt
Junior Woman's Club
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