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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1961

Page

4

Goldwater Foreign Policy Seen As Dangerously Simple

The editorial questions Senate candidate Barry Goldwater's foreign policy stance. It notes his Paar television appearance and travel to win converts, criticizes his Kennedy-era tactics, and argues his conservatism could be radical and dangerously simplistic if implemented, with life at risk in nuclear war.

Barry Goldwater R-Ariz Jack Paar Arizona John F. Kennedy White House Sen. Goldwater Congress Paar Cuba United States U.S China

Illinois crime commission debate heats state politics

The Democratic opposition to a state Senate approved plan for a five by five state crime commission grows from concern over rising organized crime. Critics say state agencies already exist, but support argues publicity and legislative momentum could mirror Kefauver inquiries and spur action against syndicate activity in Chicago and Northern Illinois.

Senate Illinois Cook County Ilinois Kerner U.S Robert Kennedy Chicago Kefauver

Trial Balloon Over Berlin Idea Sparks Berlin Policy Debate

Senate Majority Leader Mansfield floated Berlin as a free city with international guarantees. The proposal signals possible shifts in Kennedy administration policy and raises fears of a drift toward war. Clarification is demanded before the nation commits to any policy.

Senate Mike Mansfield Berlin Kennedy Mansfield Montana U.N Adlai Stevenson Khrushchev

Kennedy wins one for highways in Senate action

President Kennedy secures Senate approval of a highway financing bill extending the billboard control bonus and yielding funds to finish the 41 billion dollar interstate program by 1972. Theplan keeps the gas tax at 4 cents, bringing in over 500 million annually, while trucks and tires taxes were only partly met and diesel tax hike was not acted on.

Kennedy Congress Senate Ee UK

Crabs Age Too Sayeth Cornell Specialist

Elmira New Jersey residents hear Miss Bernice Scott from Cornell University warn that retirement does not change temperament. If a person is grumpy now they will remain so at 75 with family likely to suffer, she says. A quip on aging reflects on crabby behavior in later life.

Elmira N. J Bernice Scott Cornell University

Military Aid Not Enough

The military arm of the U S government faces stiff criticism from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee over a proposed 2 billion increase in aid. Critics say aid alone cannot help underdeveloped nations, citing Laos, South Korea, and South Vietnam reversals and warning that guns may empower feudal rulers who foster communist takeovers.

Joint Chiefs of Staff Lyman Lemnitzer Defense Robert McNamera Senate Foreign Relations Committee Laos South Korea South Viet Nam Tran U.S McNamara Synghman Rhee

Bank Stymies Robbers at Osgood State Bank

Osgood Ohio AP reports a handmade steel cell at the entrance of Osgood State Bank. The barrier, in place for 30 years, requires recognized visitors or proof of legitimate business to pass through the inner door. It followed three robberies in 14 years and has thwarted at least one attempted robbery involving two men.

Osgood, Ohio Osgood State Bank Osgood

Once A Sailor Always A Sailor

Ford Motor Company delivered a $100000 presidential limousine to the United States government. The car, built with tanklike reinforcement and features like remote spotlights and advanced fuel injectors, reflects Robert McNamara’s prior role at Ford. President Kennedy will choose among three roofs, with canvas favored.

Ford Motor Company United States Robert McNamara Defense Ford Mayor Company Kennedy

Dave Felts column notes power failure and light nostalgia

In this column Dave Felts recalls a New York Times first edition printed by candlelight during a power outage and recounts campus lamp woes, tomato stakes, and garden memories. He references TV host changes, baseball and golf stars, and Nixon era dialogue, ending with Liberia’s 114 years of independence and its large tanker fleet.

Manhattan New York Times New York World- Telegram Sun Republic of Liberia

U S is Symbol Of Foreign Control In Bolivia

Ralph McGill discusses Bolivia's tin economy and foreign ownership as a backdrop to anti US sentiment. He notes high miner poverty, disease, and limited reforms, arguing communism will exploit these conditions. He urges vigilance to prevent Latin America from drifting toward Soviet influence.

Ralph McGill Bolivia Kennedy Vienna Karl Marx German Arciniegas America United States U.S North Amere Latin America la Paz

Americans in Israel Shape Nation's Life Says Alvin Rosenfeld

The New York Herald Tribune notes about 10,000 American Jews have settled in Israel, with 1,000 to 1,500 newcomers yearly. They participate across agriculture, industry, politics, theater, and daily life, though many avoid citizenship. Motivations include Zionist ideals, cultural Jewish identity, and adventure, while many return to the United States for housing, culture, and social pressures.

Alvin Rosenfeld N.Y. Herald Tribune Jerusalem Israel Sinai America Chicago States Jeru Isalem Paris Rome United States Ishael Roosevelt Cairo Tehran

GOP Attacks Kennedy on Demo Dealings Over WWII also

Republicans charged Saturday that President Kennedy is dealing with the Russians echoing World War II actions by Franklin D Roosevelt. The party cited official reports from Tehran and Cairo as a springboard for attacks, led by Hel E. Short, executive assistant to the national chairman.

Washington Kennedy Frankelin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt Tehran Cairoague Hel EB. Short Nadiatiel Chaiuman Anid

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