Radar blips and a trigger-happy world
An editorial cautions that radar readings depend on human interpretation and can misfire, risking hasty retaliation. It cites the Oct. 5 scare, NORAD defenses, and a moon echo misread, noting fixes but stressing public unease in a world quick to trigger.
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New York
Andrea Doria
North American Defense Command
NORAD
Thule
Greenland
Manchester
Guardian Airmail
Pentagon
Roy Sleman
North America
U.S
Laurence §. Kuter
Moon
Does the New U S treasurer face coin meter woes
A quip questions if the newly named U S treasurer ever lacks nickels for meters. The note also claims that modern economists urge youths to spend money wisely.
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United States
Handle Hodge Case Routinely Clemeny merits tied to politics in Hodge petition
Orville Hodge, former state auditor imprisoned for embezzling 1.5 million dollars, seeks executive clemency. The case, filed late in a Republican administration, will be acted on by a Democratic one starting January 9. The article notes Hodge has made restitution and behaved well in prison but stresses public trust betrayed and parole eligibility in 1963.
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Orville Hodge
Hodge
Menard State Prison
Supreme Court Dithers Over Piddling Injury Case
A 5-4 decision in the current term holds lower courts erred by finding no negligence by the employer after a sailor’s left great toe was injured when a wrench fell on it. Justice Frankfurter cautions the court should interpret laws and the Constitution, not decide on trivial negligence disputes.
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U. S. Supreme Court
High Court
Felix Frankfurter
Supreme
When A Man Into Space
Discussion on space capsule launches and recoveries notes several past failures and upcoming attempts. Officials prioritize astronaut safety over rushing a first flight, stressing the high cost of failure to life and national prestige. A single success after multiple failures is encouraging but not a guarantee of a timely manned mission.
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Earth
United States
U.S
Husband Falls in Store Sees Savings of $20
A husband who slipped inside a ladies wear shop was helped by the store manager and saved at least twenty dollars on his final purchase.
Man’s swap from defense to agriculture income forfeiture
If a man relinquishes four million dollars in income to become secretary of defense, the question asks how much he would forfeit to become secretary of agriculture. The comparison implies a similar opportunity cost but depends on the agriculture post’s salary and perks.
Snow Forcing Washington Into North's Camp
The Washington Post editorial argues heavy snow paralyzes the city and exposes gaps in planning. It urges higher budget for snow removal, salt, and cement trucks with plows, plus sidewalks cleared under revised municipal responsibility rules. It notes potential legislative backing and cites other cities as models for handling winter weather.
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Washington
O Holy Night favorites and Lucille Ball in Wildcat rise
Dave Felts notes enduring appeal of O Holy Night sung by Mathis Crosby and others. He reviews Lucille Ball in Wildcat and cites mixed reviews, College Bowl updates, best selling lists, and a brief winter scene with a frigid thermometer and a kitchen quip.
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Johnny Mathis
Bing Crosby
Perry Coma
Fred Waring
Glee Club
Tgor Gorin
Davenport
Electric cars: Ward Cannel study on home charging promise
Ward Cannel outlines a low cost electric car powered by a home's wall socket. Projections include a sub $2,000 selling price, 60 mile daily range, 90 percent motor efficiency, and near elimination of maintenance costs, with charging battery from residential sources.
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Ward Cannel
New York
Detroit
Thomas Edison
Edison
U.S
England
Bronislavs Ulin
Yale and
Towne
Automate Transportation Division
Claud Erickson
Lansing
Mitch
Board of Water and Light
J. T. Calal
International Rectifier Co
The Good Old Days Remembrance of Simple Times
Roger Kimmel recalls Christmas of the 1890s and early 1900s on a farm with two story house straw ticks feather beds and wood range. He notes simplicity warmth and rural life plus a hint of modern politics mentioning President-elect Kennedy naming a secretary of state as a calculated move.
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Sears Roebuck
Roger Kimmel
Murphysboro
Kennedy
Metropolis squeeze prompts space bank idea to ease land use
Dr Edward Higbee argues a national land squeeze from metropolitan growth will force rural residents toward suburbs and back again. He proposes a space bank model replacing multiple city agencies with coordinated regional control and warns zoning and urban renewal plans often fail to address surrounding areas. Every region will face similar pressures.
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Subur
Dr.jlitan
Edward Higbee
University of I
Delaware
Ap-County
Dr. Higbee
Chambers of Commerce
Midwest
South
Higbee
Boston
Reader Questions on Form Letter Spark Debate in Carbondale
Editor notes a typed form letter sent to a single public school prompting questions about sender anonymity timing and oversight. The letter links to the American Civil Liberties Union and discusses social welfare, real estate, and national policy. Local readers debate federal subsidies, urban migration, and the squeeze on cities and families.
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Southern
Micheisan
Sichool Board
PTA
Great Lakes
Tulsa-Oklahoma City
Dallas-Fort, Worth
Waco
Austin
Higbee
John W. Williams
Carbondale
American Civil Liberties Union
Winkler School
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Alvin
Broadway Oil
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William Smith
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NY. Times
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Times
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Gerard J. Mangone
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Gabe Kaimowitz
Enterpri: Assn
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