Congress Caught in Seniority and Gridlock Threatening Action
The piece argues Congress is hamstrung by an antiquated seniority system and committee structure. It blames both parties and a complacent public for allowing lobbies and personal feuds to block reform. Without swift action, major issues like tax reform civil rights and elder care may never advance.
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Supreme Court
Executive Branch
Legislative
Congress
Harry Truman
Arizona
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Soviet antisemitism sparks genocide accusations against Khrushchev
The New York Herald Tribune highlights fears that Khrushchev's regime targets Jews for economic crimes tied to religious and cultural practices. It notes a Senate push with sixty senators condemning Russian actions and urges world opinion to deter potential mass executions.
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Soviet Union
Hitler
Stalin
Khrushchev
Russia
Moscow
Javits
Space Race and Moon Plans Highlighted in Column
Bob Considine reflects on the Statue of Liberty and Khrushchev’s moon race remarks. He notes Lunik II and III missions, the push for Apollo, and the economic impact on U S firms. He praises Casey Stengel and pokes fun at the Mets' late career struggles.
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Nikita Khrushchev
Moscow
White House
Capitol Hill
U. S
Our Statue Of Liberty Turns 77 As Nation Remembers
The column recalls the Statue of Liberty at 77 and notes public interest in historic icons. It weaves through baseball nostalgia about the 1963 Mets and major league attendance, then shifts to political humor and a rainy White House visit by Afghanistan’s king and queen with Kennedy.
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Casey Stengel
New York Mets
St. Louis
Browns
Phils
Senators
Casey
Mets
Brooklyn Dodgers
Bugs Baer
Polo Grounds
New York Yankees
Kalamazoo
George Weiss
Mrs. Payson
Old Case
Babe Ruth
Ty Cobb
Walter Johnson
Joe DiMaggio
Mickey Mantle
Afghanistan
White House
Kennedy
U.S
Kabul
Mississippi site chosen for Saturn V testing network
The Mississippi Test Operations Center near Picayune and Bay St. Louis will host first and second stage Saturn V boosters. 141,900 acres clear in the test area with 13,550 acres in the construction zone. Bridges canals and a new 880 foot lock are being built to ship boosters from Michoud and California via waterways and Panama Canal.
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Mississippi
Piney Woods
Outer Space
Picayune
Bay St. Louis
Wake Island
Pacific
New Orleans
NASA
Boeing
Seal Beach
California
Panama Canal
Gulf of Mexico
Army Corps of Engineers
Pearl River
Republican gains and Mississippi race crisis discussed
Reports note Republican inroads in Democratic strongholds and a Mississippi racial crisis as NASA related projects, a $250 million phase, and 1700 jobs unfold. Gov Barnett defends federal policy while campaign rhetoric targets federal government impact on state autonomy. The lunar launch schedule hinges on hazardous riverine logistics to Cape Canaveral.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Mississippi
Ross Barnett
Gulfport
NASA
Rachel Phillips
Picayune
Proposal to place retired businesspeople in developing nations
Bill Vaughan muses on using retired businessmen and senior citizens to enrich communities. He argues replacing suburban isolation with mixed age neighborhoods could curb generational gaps and broaden social exposure, imagining a federal program placing one “Mom and Pop” pair per four blocks.
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Peace Corps
Federal
Senior Peace Corps Urged For Suburbia
The essay argues for a Senior Peace Corps to serve suburbs with elder guidance. Senior volunteers would offer simple, local support like tea, comfort, and motherly reminders, reducing reliance on professionals for minor conflicts. They would model civility, patience, and steady routines to encourage healthier suburban behavior.
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Sam Younghusband
Alf Landon
Accident Causes Cited By Traffic Safety Group
The Arizona Highway Department Traffic Safety Division cites irresponsibility inattention and impatience as causes for a multi car crash spree on the Black Canyon Freeway in Phoenix during the morning rush. Drivers are urged to maintain safe distances and signal lane changes to prevent deaths or serious injuries.
Scottsdale letters rail against bond costs and school planning
A Scottsdale reader argues taxes and bond issues burden homeowners as the district pushes for more schools. He suggests three junior high campuses with a single building plan, calls for federal funds and tax equalization, and questions election timing. He also defends sports fans and criticizes coach scrutiny while pledging attendance.
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Scottsdale
Arcadia
Coronado
Savage
Scottsdale High School
Miller
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Bob Considine
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Considine
Adlai Stevenson
Dallas
Marquis Childs
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COMAA
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United Press International
A. L. Davis Jr
City Hall
Cape Canaveral
Olympus
Interlandi
Rockefeller
Goldwater
Bill Vaughan
Vaughan
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Box Elder Gardens
Betty Grable
Suburbia
Stan Musial
Wherever
Grigsby
Black Canyon
Phoenix
Southbend
Traffic Safety Division
Arizona Highway Department
Mesa
Scottsdale Grandstand
E. Sage
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