Here We Go Again Congress Raises Federal Debt Ceiling
Editorial calls out the Senate hearings on increasing the debt limit from 428 billion to 450 billion. It argues the Johnson era shows fiscal profligacy despite inflation and war costs and condemns federal giveaways to gain bloc votes while urging spending restraint.
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Congress
House
Stark
Senate
Johnson
Eisenhower
New Frontier
Great Society
Southeast Asia
Public opinion backs Nixon on Southeast Asia and domestic cuts
Polls show more than 60 percent of GOP congressmen respondents support standing firm against communist aggression in Southeast Asia and honor a military commitment. domestic pollsters report about 75 percent favor cuts in domestic spending during the wartime crisis.
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U.S
Southeast Asia
GOP
U.S. Ust
China
McNamara Doubts Need for Faster Bomber
Secretary McNamara says there is no clear need for a newer faster bomber. He warns we may have about 15 minutes to act once the need becomes clear. His Viet Nam forecasts have a record of accuracy described as .007.
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Robert McNamara
McNamara
Viet Nam
James Bond
What Next Prompt by Rep Michel on Prom Tuxedos
Rep Robert H Michel questions next steps after Des Palos Union High School students in Fort Lauderdale Florida attended their junior prom with tuxedos funded at 290 dollars. The bill for dinner and lip service was charged to taxpayers. He asks what will come next.
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Robert H. Michel
Wtots
Des Palos Union High School
Fort Lauderdal
Fla
Michel
Tour Berald
Betaca
Pam
Harald
Government funds Stanford professor to study alcoholism
The Johnson administration approved 1.1 million for a Stanford University professor to study alcoholism. After spending 81.1 million, the adviser suggested supervised teen parties to prevent alcoholism, a theory critics say lacks support.
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Johnson Administration
Stanford University
Wes
Diversification Advice for a Senior Investor
Reader asks about diversifying a portfolio with 60 Electric Storage Battery shares 10 Niagara Mohawk and 300 Long Island Lighting. Adviser suggests selling and reinvesting in Joseph Light & Power and Cincinnati & Suburban Red Telephone to raise income while keeping growth in check. Also compares Series E bonds to Treasuries noting yield and market risk. offers a 48 page guide for $1 via mail.
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Sam
Lonh
Long Island
Lilea
Joseph Light & Power
Cincinnati & Suburban Red Telephone Bouht
Treasury
Roger Spear
Roger E. Spear
Grand Central Station
New York
Gen
Fen. Corp
Democracy in Africa contrasts with Rhodesia’s stability
An Oct 1960 commentary contrasts Africa’s emergent nations under dictatorships with Rhodesia’s constitutional system. It notes Uganda’s civil conflict under Obote, Congo’s Tshombe exile, Nigeria’s military rule, and Rhodesia’s ongoing sanctions and debate over one man one vote while preserving legal protections for citizens.
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Africa
Uganda
Multan Obote
Dent
Congo
Europe
Nigeria
Tronsi
Rhodesia
U.N
Britain
Harold Wilson
Smith
Lyndon Johnson
Security Council
Unit- Nations
Gen
Fea, Corp
Beating Alcohol and Drug Habits Through Healthful Living
Dr William Bray discusses why people turn to narcotics and alcohol and offers healthier alternatives. He cites inferiority and tension as motives, urges daily exercise, and invites readers to submit letters for guidance.
Practical psychology on everyday questions from Becky’s birth
A columnist argues college education lacks practicality and urges parents to answer a child’s sex questions simply. Dr. Crane offers a booklet and personal advice in Mellor Indiana, promoting direct guidance and a mailed response for parents seeking help.
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Crane
Mellor
Ind
Folklore Echoes on Language and Irony
An array of unintentional phrases from various sources illustrates how misused words and poetic mumbles create comic and curious images. Narratives range from misheard names to surreal scenes of factories strolling and forests climbing hills, reflecting language quirks and folklore flavor.
Norvell and the South in Buckley’s critique
Buckley argues the Norvell shooting exposes racial tensions and federal civil rights aims as threats to the South. He labels Norvell a troubled, alcoholized salesman and likens the era’s proposed laws to policing the region, urging a cautious view of federal intervention and media framing.
Bethlehem Shipyards Role in World Wars and Modern Navy
The article lists Bethlehem Shipyards production in WWI and WWII including ships like aircraft carriers, battleships, cruisers, destroyers, transports, tankers, and tugs. It notes Lexington and Bainbridge achievements and cites James Martin praising Bethlehem as a premier shipbuilder. It mentions Long Beach as first nuclear surface ship and a 201st destroyer built there.
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Bethlehem Stesn Company
LST
Lexington
Bethle
Martin Hem
Pacific
Long Beach
Bainbridge
Ball
Bethlehem
America
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