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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1960

Page

4

Should Foreign Troops Be Stationed In The U S

The editorial weighs a NATO proposal to quarter West German and other European troops in the United States for training. It argues this could ease international payments deficits and sharpen mobility, while noting potential resident resentment but calling the plan stimulating and worthy of a trial.

U. S United States Paris North Atlantic Treaty Organization U.S West Germany France Europe

Telegraph regret as directory lacks index

A reader notes that the telephone directory would be a valuable reference if it had an index. He voices indifference to fluoridation of the city water supply despite its effect on his teeth.

Telephone

Short Ballot Sought as Illinois Auditor May Contest Win

State Auditor Albert Smith voted to certify Illinois 27 Democratic electors for Kennedy. He, the defeated Republican candidate by 49 387 votes, may seek a recount of November results by January 14 to challenge Michael Howlett's election. If Howlett is seated, Smith could be replaced. The state government will run as usual during recounts. Smith hopes to end elected auditors, but constitutional law requires statewide election until eliminated.

Illinois Electoral Board Albert Smith John F. Kennedy Michael Howlett General Assembly Tllingis

Roosevelt Hoover and Kennedy era cabinet quip noted

A quirky line contrasts Theodore Roosevelt with a Tennis Cabineet and Herbert Hoover with a medicine ball Cabi net. It suggests President Kennedy might have McNamara's Band. The piece claims working after sixty is less essential, spoken by a self-made man who now employs many coffee-breakers.

Theodore Roosevelt Herbert Hoover Kennedy McNamara

Venus: the sparkler in western skies and a highball dream

A playful look explores Venus as Earth's sister planet, the brightest evening beacon after the Moon. The piece speculates about Venusian oceans, land, and even a hypothetical navy, joking that a future Venus landing could yield a giant highball if its seas tasted of scotch.

Star of Bethlehem Earth Venus Vénus

Conservative Block Leader Prefers Gold This Christmas

A local figure proclaims a preference for gold over dollars this Christmas, while noting election cheating concerns expose a two party system in the country.

Other Editors Views Harmony In Industry Turning Point

Labor Secretary Mitchell says 1960 could be a turning point for the U S economy citing automation on the West Coast port labor accord and a railroad study. A Philadelphia Federal Court of Appeals ruling upholds a district court injunction banning union payments for legal defense of officers charged with conspiracy to defraud. The case reflects Landrum Griffin Act enforcement and underscores wisdom in both labor and management toward industrial harmony.

Baltimore Mitchell United States Lke Congress Federal Court of Appeals Philadelphia Teamsters Union Federal District Court Landrum-Griffin Court of Appeals District Court

The President And The Press

Three months have passed since President Eisenhower last held a press conference. The piece analyzes his reticence, past briefings in Augusta and California, and contrasts with Senator Kennedy’s anticipated use of press events and electronic outreach to shape public opinion while warning against manipulating queries.

Aiace Eisenhower Augusta California Richard Nixon Sen John F. Kennedy Kennedy Franklin D. Roosevelt Prince Otto von Bismarck

Close Those Diploma Mills in New Legislative Session

The Denver Post urges the Colorado Legislature to pass a model uniform bill from the Council of State Governments to shut down unaccredited diploma mills. It notes private for profit schools sell degrees for as little as 67 dollars with minimal academic work, many operating in the U S and abroad, and calls for state action alongside FTC efforts.

Denver Post Golorads Council of States United States Federal Trade Commission

Galbraith hints at post election economy as ambassador candidate

In a Washington convention segment Prof John K Galbraith of Harvard said his post election observations would focus on economic policy. He dismissed being Kennedy's adviser, then pondered a possible ambassadorial role to India as a distant prospect. The talk mingled with broader reflections on time and public figures.

Stalter - Hilton Washington American Association of Land Grant Colleges and Universities John XK. Galbraith Harvard Galbraith John F. Kennedy United States Kennedy Professor Galbraith Federal Hall 1. Galbraith U.S India

Rambler Bond Rebates Aimed At Boosting Car Sales

Detroit December 16 The Associated Press says George Romney unveiled a plan offering buyers rebates of government savings bonds as an incentive to buy American Motors cars. The scale ranges from one $23 bond for a 10 percent sales rise to $129 bonds for 40 percent growth. Romney criticized Ford and General Motors for abroad facility expansion.

Ben Eee Associated Press Detroit George Rommey American Motors Romney New York Sush Auto Ranblers Ane Lelse America Motors

Primitive Guajiro Nomads in Venezuela

Primitive Guajiro Indians in Venezuela are nomads who hunt with bow and arrow. They own five goats and pigs and hunt small game. Their diet is supplemented by wild seeds pulp and fruit from thorny plants.

Venezuela

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