Johnson invites USSR to Gemini launch as open space policy
President Johnson said he asked space agency head to invite a Soviet high level representative to attend the Gemini launch on Oct. 25. The piece argues Russia cloaks space activity and questions the need for secrecy while urging a transparent US program.
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Johnson
White House
Space Agency
Ussr
United States
Earth
Russia
Cooper
Conrad
Red
Medicare Rumblings and The Medicare Bill Debate
A wary take on the recently passed Medicare Bill noting questions about hospital taxes and uneven costs. The piece warns of premium losses for the aged, federal employees with limited social security, and rising costs across social programs. It urges Congress to revise the measure with physician input before further inequities deepen.
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Congress
Republicans Back Viet Nam Policy Across Congress
The piece argues Republicans and Democrats largely align on the Vietnam war, citing Eisenhower Nixon and others in support of current military action. It notes debates in Congress, questions Johnson’s handling, and urges Democrats to unite with GOP policies beyond party lines.
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Congress
United States
Viet Nam
House
Republican
Dwight D. Hisenhower
GOP
Barry Goldwater
Richard Nixon
George Romney
Nelson Rockefeller
Everett Dirksen
Gerald Ford
Gulf of Tonkin
Johnson
U.S
Eisenhower
Kennedy
South Viet Nam
Lonely Hearts in Soviet Forces Raise Post Office Fuss
Soldiers in the Soviet armed forces courted via post office ads and left officers flooded with complaints when lovers moved on. A commander mused about banning love, but the piece notes that even the Kremlin cannot suppress romance.
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Ministry of Defense
Kremlin
Ussr
Warning on Prices Feds New York Bank optimism on 1966 growth
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reports continued economic expansion through year end and into 1966 while warning about creeping price increases. June saw rises in wholesale and retail indexes driven mainly by higher food costs, yet economists insist little danger remains, even as consumers fear higher grocery bills.
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Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Reserve Bank
Inside Report on Lansdale Led Nonmilitary War Effort
The article notes a pivotal nonmilitary wartime move centered on Maj. Gen. Edward Lansdale United States Army retired. It highlights his prior counterinsurgency success in the Philippines and signals his selection to lead the new initiative, underscoring his prominence and the strategic shift in wartime policy.
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Edward Lansdale
Philippines
Lansdale
Lansdale returns to Saigon to lead quiet war effort
A long profile examines General Lansdale's planned mission to Saigon to develop new rural counterinsurgency techniques. It notes his past success with peasant allegiance in the Philippines and questions how his Diem-era ties and the current political climate in Saigon will affect the effort to win rural support amid escalating conflict.
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Viet Nam
Magsaysay
Washington
Rej
White House
Lanshamlets
Dale
Far East
South
East Asia
Hill
Diem
Saigon
Lansdale
Nguyen Cao Ky
U. S
Oathas Hin
Long An
Henry Cabot Lodge
Pacific
Ifun
William
Oaibull Syunel
Balsami
Philippines
Huks
Cation
Secon
Senate Approves Indiana Postmaster Noms in Senate
AP reports the Senate confirmed President Johnson's nominees for Indiana postmaster positions including James F. Artier Bristol Lo well F Luking Connersville Robert G Konopasek Griffith Tom R Brown Hamlet Donald M Gray Kempton Donnell J Emerson Kendall Kle Philip L Givan Milan Lionel H Whitehead Nabb Mary E Nemyer Selma and Lafayette. Purdue University will award over half of 460 summer degrees. 302 undergraduates and the rest graduate. A feature by James B. Martin ponders school questions and critiques Indiana public colleges subsidies versus private colleges, arguing farmers taxed to fund state colleges should end subsidies or shift to private models.
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Washington
Senate
Indiana
President Johnson
James F. Artier
Bristol
Lowell F. Luking
Connersville
Robert G. Konopasek
Griffith
Tom R. Brown
Hamlet
Donald M. Gray
Kempton
Donnell J. Emerson
Kendall Kle
Philip L. Givan
Milan
Lionel H. Whitehead
Nabb
Mary E. Nemyer
Selma
Masters Lafayette
Ind
Purdue University
Wilh
Night college shifts to expand capacity
A psychological column argues for extended college hours from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. to double enrollment capacity using current faculty. It suggests college instructors handle fewer pupils per professor than high schools and even proposes a midnight shift if needed, noting adult students could attend.
Milk memories and public subsidy views from Canandaigua
A reflective piece recalls fresh raw milk from Canandaigua farms and a Ludic memory of Mrs. Lindner's tranquilizer factory while critiquing state college subsidies. The author also shares childhood aversion to mashed potatoes and notes historic naval trivia from Esek Hopkins to a vast WWII Pacific fleet context.
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Canandaigua
Limba
Cowside
Elmira
Bey
California
America
Dainery
Mickey
Caenandaigua
Shortsville
Daniel Esseline
Parker
Health Department
Arab Air Carriers Push Tourism Coalition Formed
In Cairo the Arab Air Carriers Organization was created to promote tourism among Arab states through fare reductions and other incentives. The two day inaugural meeting occurred under Arab League oversight, signaling regional cooperation in aviation and tourism. Healthcare letters will be answered by Dr Brady with stamped self addresses.
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Cairo
Arab Air Carriers Organization
Arab League
Dr. Brady
William Brady
HI Camino
South Beverly Tills
Floral lore and plant names in a playful tongue twister tale
A humorous verse blends church life and farming with plant puns. A farmer wooes, a ring is sought, gifts like peppermint and heartsease appear, and neighbors tease with flowers such as tulips and poppy. The minister is Jack-in-the-pulpit, and the stanza ends with a tongue twister about bitter bitterns.
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Plantain
Jonquil
Johnny
Poppy
Jack
The Shepherd Security by Julien C Hyer
A poetic reflection on maturity and security anchored in faith. The speaker contrasts earthly companionship with the deeper assurance of being on God's side as life grows short.
Steel wage talks seen near settlement before deadline
United Press International reports that negotiators on both sides of the steel wage talks see basis for an agreement before the August 31 strike deadline. White House urged a quick, peaceful settlement that does not raise steel prices or burden the mills.
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United Press International
Pittsburgh
White House
Budget Agency funds 51 Indiana projects across institutions
The State Budget Agency wrapped a two day meeting in Muncie approving funds for about 51 construction or installation projects at Indiana institutions using 1965 legislative money. Projects span central and Evansville state hospitals Madison state hospital Norman Beatty hospital plus Ball State University and Pendleton reformatory. The list notes no authorizations for certain hospital upgrades and station improvements. Matthew Fontaine Maury noted as notable naval officer and scientist is called the Pathfinder of the Seas.
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Muncie, Ind
UPI
State Budget Agency
Indiana
Indiana Reformatory
Pendleton
Ball State University
Central State Hospital
Evansville State Hospital
Madison State Hospital
Norman Beatty Hospital
Matthew Fontaine Maury
Pathfinder of
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