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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1966
Page
2
An editorial discusses highway safety after Memorial Day, citing GM data and a film on real conditions. It argues 80 percent of safety rests with drivers, urges use of seat belts, and criticizes speeders and careless behavior while noting cars improve but cannot replace brains and common sense.
Senator Dirksen presses for a thorough briefing of congressional leaders on Viet Nam. The piece notes rising public worry, critiques Secretary Rusk’s simplified view, and urges informing the public. It cites UN Secretary General Thant and calls for ending Johnson-managed news coverage.
Roger E Spear advises a small investor on selling weak holdings and reallocating to stronger names. He recommends selling Susquehanna and World Wide Realty, holding Jefferson Electric and Coleman Cable, and switching into Consolidated Foods for dividend return while keeping American Telephone for its 4 percent yield. He also explains Treasury E and H bonds redeemable at full value and notes responses available in his column.
Buckley derides George Wallace and the Alabama primary as a democracy crisis. He mocks illiteracy tests revived by voting reforms and Ridicules federal interference, arguing the Voting Rights Act enables a manipulated vote and parodies democratic process.
A columnist recalls prior beliefs about piles and medical methods. Letters from readers in New Jersey and New York describe painless office or injection treatments, noting satisfaction and continued work ability. The piece endorses ambulant and injection options over invasive surgery and urges readers to consult a family physician.
Mike Levine hosts a radio segment on KDKA Pittsburgh urging teens to delay marriage. He quotes Dr Crane advising that delaying marriage until 20 for girls and 21 for boys, finishing high school, and gaining training reduces divorce risk. The piece encourages education, stable finances, and responsible planning before wedlock.
On the eve of a May 15 peace march the Washington social scene mingled activists with wealthy liberals at Michael Straus home as Dr. Benjamin Spock and others raise funds to oppose Johnson era Viet Nam policy. The event drew skepticism but signals continued New Left push into politics.
The article explains quake measurement terms magnitude intensity and scales. It notes Richter mercalli definitions and a few historic quakes including 1906 San Francisco 8.3 to 8.9, 1964 Alaska, 1906 South America and 1933 Japan as strong records. It mentions a AP reporter long prepared for quakes and a remark on sophistication.
The article notes the final months of 1965 as a watershed with the nuclear powered ships USS Enterprise and USS Bainbridge making their combat debut. It argues nuclear propulsion vastly improves warship performance and may redefine naval power, while noting high costs hinder commercial passenger use.
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