Editorial: Truce ideas in Vietnam mirror historic pauses
The piece traces stand-downs in Vietnam Christmas and New Year cease-fires, notes Viet Cong plans for a seven-day Tet truce, and cites U S skepticism from Gen Westmoreland and ambassador Bunker. It explains historical precedents from medieval Truce of God to 1914 Christmas ceasefires and ends with doubts about sustained bombing pauses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vietnam
Nguyen van Thien
South Vietnam
United States
William C. Westmoreland
Washington
North Vietnam
U.S
Ellsworth
Abassador Bunker
Government at Its Worst and the Free Press Critique
An editorial from The California Farmer denounces the Tennessee Valley Authority as a socialist program that expanded beyond its original purpose. It cites TVA's coal purchases, atomic energy involvement, and a plan to condemn 200000 acres for a national recreation and education showcase, calling this big government at its worst. The piece also notes editors across the land questioning big government while contrasting with communist states' militarization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Farmer
Tennessee Valley Authority
Southeastern
United States
Tennessee Valley
TVA
InFlight Debates on Meals and Stewardess Service
A satirical column critiques airline cabin service proposing simpler child meals over lavish in flight fare. It notes passenger preference for sandwiches and chocolate bars, laments cramped seats and occasional drink push, and suggests free papers and serious magazines for balance.
License to Kill Drive Rules Need State Action
Paul Harvey warns that states lax on driver licensing risk federal control as cars become safer yet drivers remain untested. He notes Utah's minimal testing, cites risky exams for illiterate applicants, and argues for meaningful state driver license standards to prevent tragedy on overcrowded highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Lhense
Carson
Saving a Marriage by Adjusting the Neck and Jaw
A newlywed fears divorce from snoring and writes to Dr. Brady. Exam shows no obstruction. devices fail. A method of forward jaw alignment and neck extension is described, using a padded collar to hold the chin up. The couple later sleeps comfortably and remains together. Letter responds under instructions from Dr. William Brady in Beverly Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Brady
William Brady
el Camino
Beverly Hills
California
Short Thoughts on McCarthy LBJ Underdog Poll
A poll shows senator McCarthy as a four to one underdog to LBJ. Backers remain hopeful that position. The piece notes winter wonderland images and questions if spring will come. Percy says he spent 70000 of his own money to cover senatorial expenses. It cites the challenge of holding office for former business tycoons. It adds the McCall's publisher predicting women will lead government, business and the arts in the 21st century. The tone questions whether trends worsen or improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Mccarthy
LBJ
McCarthy
Percy
McCall's
Worry Clinic column sparks reader protest over Dr Crane
Martha D of Wisconsin threatens to cancel her subscription after reading Dr Crane's column. Editors note readers attack the piece as an emotional outlet and warn against personal attacks while urging self improvement and a sales pitch for a self-help booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha D
Yas
Wisconsin
Dr. Crane
Martha
Folklore by William Wade humor in times of confusion
A collection of quips and captions on modern psychology and society. Jokes about patients, exams, and therapy reflect a late era satire. The piece uses humorous dialogue to poke at understanding normalcy versus abnormality and marital life.
Successful Investing: Strong Growth Stock For Grandson
Roger E Spear recommends American Hospital Supply as a strong growth stock for an 18 year old, noting Medicare support and 300 percent price rise since 1960, predicting continued strong performance. A widow asks for income advice. Spear suggests selling McGraw Hill and buying 200 shares each of Duquesne Light Washington Power Allied Chemical Jersey Standard Baltimore Gas and Electric to raise annual income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A
Spear
American Hospital Supply
Medicare
American Hospital
McGraw-Hill
K. A
Duquesne Light
Washington T Power
Allied Chemical
Jersey Standard
Baltimore Gas & Electric
Prince Pal
Fea, Corp
San Marino ship name and naval heroes recap
The piece explains San Marino as the name of one of Italy’s oval vessels and a tiny republic famed for neutrality and tax absence. It lists naval figures like Esek Hopkins, Decatur, Worden, Dewey, and Semmes with their ships, reflecting on U S naval history and the Panama Canal motivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marino
Ialy
Couuntry
Ber
Italy
Napoleon
Martin
Esek Hopkins
Continental Congress
Decatur
Philadelphia
Cushing
Albemarle
Worden
Monitor
Buchannan
Merrimac
Virginia
Dewey
Abert
Congress
Panama Canal
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North Korea
Latin America
Egypt
Iraq
England
Miss J
Civil Rights Commission
Miss Pepper
America
Herald
Ruseer
Acroun
Chares Wi
Laughlin
Secretory
Anderson
Madison
Indiana
Harald
Species Messenger
Ign
Associated Press
Paul Harvey News
Ralph Nader
Brady's Health Service
United States of America
P+ Gan
W. Crone
Martha’s
William Wade
Roger E. Spear
James B. Martin
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