Black sheep Rep Ryan rails at HUAC budget costs
Rep. William Fitts Ryan of New York criticizes the House Un American Activities Committee at Administration Committee hearings. He highlights its large staff and high printing costs, noting HUAC twice the cost of several key committees for a single bill.
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Rep
Wm. Fitts Ryan
New York
House
UnAmerican Activities Committee
Ryan
UnAmerican
Acti‘vities
Armed Services
HUAC
Senate
Congress
Defense Department
Baptist Managed Hospital Shows Rapid Scottsdale Recovery
After near bankruptcy and doctor unrest, Scottsdale Hospital under Baptist management now operates at 75 to 90 percent capacity with 110 beds filled. Presidents Lyman Davidson and administrator Talton Francis cite improved efficiency as patients return and local doctors begin referring cases again.
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Scottsdale ‘Hospital
Lyman Davidson
Talton Francis
We Love Them A Look at Women Styles and Fashions
The piece notes yearly changes in women fashions and how designers profit. It mentions wigs fading from popularity and predicts mink and ermine false eyelashes as the new trend. A playful tone weighs options and teasingly considers rival ideas like raccoon toupees.
Minow to Quit FCC Chairman Post Says Kennedy Named Heir
Drew Pearson reports Newton Minow told President Kennedy he would resign, noting Joseph P Kennedy urged quick government moves. The piece also covers Kennedy administration shifts, Johnson's Dominican Republic trip and embassy cables praising the veep’s public reception and aid gifts, including an ambulance.
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Washington
Newton Minow
Oral Communications
Kennedy
JFK
Minow
Joseph P. Kennedy
Security and Exchange Commission
Maritime Commission
Great Britain
Joe Kennedy
FCC
Bobby
White House
Trujillo
LBJ
Dominican Republic
Bosch
State Department
U.S
New Godr
Dom. Rep
New Frontier Criticism Sparks Washington Tug of War
Barry Goldwater comments frame a national debate as Undersecretary Ball and Senator Fulbright critique the Kennedy administration. President Kennedy defends his 10 billion dollar tax cut, urging unity to avoid recession and promote growth amid partisan attacks. The piece questions fiscal policy and deficit spending amid broader economic pressures.
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George W. Ball
Kennedy
Cuba
J. W. Fulbright
Senate Foreign Goldwater Relations Committee
New Frontier
Congress
White House
Profile of Kwame Nkrumah and Ghana’s road to independence
In Accra Ralph McGill recalls meeting Kwame Nkrumah at the presidential offices. The piece notes Nkrumah’s role leading toward independence after his 1951 release, detailing his background from 1909 birth, education, and time in the United States.
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Accra
Ghana
Kwame Nkrumah
Volta
TVA
Nkrumah
India
Nehru
Carl Sandburg
Lincoln
America
Lincoln University
Pennsylvania
United States
Ghanaian Leader Nkrumah Lauded Amid Nonalignment Debate
The interview portrays Kwame Nkrumah as a strong, dynamic Ghanaian ruler who built the Convention Peoples Party and commands a disciplined army of about 10,000. It notes opposition, nonalignment with Moscow, and hopes for economic unity across Africa while acknowledging local fragility and student tensions with Bulgaria.
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Convention Peoples Party
Africa
Nkrumah
Ghana
Moscow
Irish shamrocks flown in to plant in Long Beach park
Quirky St Patrick celebration in Long Beach involved landing live shamrocks from Ireland to plant in a city park. The plan noted a misstep since the park is located in Orange County.
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Long Beach
Calif
UPI
Ev and Charlie Show Renamed to Joint Leadership Presentation
Washington report notes the Ev and Charlie Show returns under the new title Joint Leadership Presentation. The burlesque figures seek broader political legitimacy as a Shakespearean stage craft shifts its label and ambitions.
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Charlie
Ev and Charlie Show Back On Air With Leadership Tour
Sen. Dirksen and Rep. Halleck head a joint leadership presentation as they tour the country amid criticism and a renewed fundraising push. Dirksen jokes about illness and touts support while praising American women amid a poll on their global image.
Patron Upholds Librarian Smith in Scottsdale Mail
Charles Rys of Scottsdale writes to applaud Nellene Smith resigning as Scottsdale Public Library director. He praises her as a professional librarian who expanded cultural offerings and community ties, noting disagreements but urging support for her proposals and the library’s growth.
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Nellene Smith
Scottsdale Public
Scottsdale
Miss Smith
Charles Rys
E. Garfield St
Button collector seeks surplus buttons from community
William H. Koontz of 613 Charles St Brigadoon Frederick Maryland asks neighbors to send surplus buttons for his hobby. He expresses happiness in button collecting and appreciation for any contributions.
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William H. Koontz
Charles St. Brigadoon Frederick, Md
Scottsdale annexation sparks debate over defense of land
Bob Hungerford Jr. argues Scottsdale acted in self defense to counter Phoenix expansion and prevent loss of independence as critics label the move haphazard. He notes rapid growth and asserts annexation was needed to protect property values and civic pride.
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Scottsdale
Phoenix
Tucson
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Tiber
Demis
Jack Lemmon
Mary McGrory
Ev and
Charlie Show
McGrory
Everett Dirksen
GOP
Charles Halleck
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Broadway
Sen. Dirksen
Rep. Halleck
Librarian Smith
Bob Hungerford JR
W. Fourth St. Scottsdale
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