Kennedy’s Pledge on Dollar Mirrors 34 Devaluation Move
UPI reports President Kennedy vowed not to devalue the dollar at a press conference amid persistent rumors. The piece recalls FDR’s 1934 devaluation and traces past currency pledges, Hoover’s critique, and Wall Street anxieties about dollar value and gold.
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Finland Hosts Contested International Youth Festival
In Helsinki delegates arrive for the eighth International Youth Festival amid Finnish unease over Soviet backed organizers. The government and students protest participation, while authorities warn of strict police action and aim for a peaceful week with minimal disruption.
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Ramblings on County Fair Second Day at Townsley Park
The writer tours the 4 H and FFA county fair at Townsley Park on its second day. He commends the hard working county fair board, weather over the years, and rising crowds. Highlights include the new flower and art show in the refurbished building, 1962 vegetables, and a large information desk with a premium list. He notes loudspeakers and a talent show, hoping for future fairs to keep attracting visitors.
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Beverly Hillbillies creator recalls diaper tax quip
New York UPI reports Paul Henning, creator of the CBS comedy Beverly Hillbillies, recounts a hillbilly character who buys diapers and is charged 10 cents tax. He quips that safety pins are used by his wife and dismisses tacks as unnecessary.
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