Ellsberg’s transformation from hawk to dove over Vietnam war
A Martketplace of war notes follows Daniel Ellsberg from a fierce Vietnam guardian to a peace advocate. The piece traces his drift in 1968 from eager supporter of the war to a critic who helped expose government papers. It closes with Ellsberg turning himself in at the Boston federal court, declaring he will face consequences to reveal the truth.
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Back-To-Back Trade Deficit Signals U S Economic Strains
The United States records back-to-back trade deficits for the first time since 1950 as May indicators show a slip in trade balance and calls for more restraint. Commerce reports rising imports, weaker export gains, and potential impact on policy and defense budgets.
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Laird decries defense cuts amid Vietnam policy talk
Laird attacks proposed defense reductions while reflecting on Ellsberg and Pentagon papers. The piece notes debates over personnel costs, purchasing power, and the domestic impact of war policy, highlighting Kissinger era strategy and Nixon administration staff shifts.
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Lavender Named Top NCO at Air Base
Master Sergeant Jery J. Lavender of Anderson, son of Elsie M. Hartley, was named Outstanding Noncommissioned Officer of the Year at an Air Force base in Sumter South Carolina. Lavender, an aircraft maintenance superintendent, earned the honor for leadership conduct and duty performance in a Tactical Air Command unit supporting U.S. ground forces. His wife Nancy is the daughter of Walter Cook of Anderson. his father James M. Lavender resided in Anderson. Jerald Kraft, 39, of Indianapolis, began his term as president of B'nai B'rith District Grand Lodge No. 2 serving eight states.
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