War splits widen in both parties over Vietnam
As conventions near, Democrats and Republicans show increasing splits on how to handle Vietnam. Ed Kennedy and Joe Clark shift toward probing Soviet pressure for peace, while Symington presses to widen bombing targets. Romney Javits Percy Hatfield drift toward peace, Brooke toward continued bombing. The row highlights political divide as families endure unseen costs of war.
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Vietnam
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Joseph F. Clark
Pennsylvania
Ho Chi Minh
Johnson
Alexei Kosygin
London
North Vietnam
Stuart Symington
Missouri
Air Force
North
United States
Gov
George Romney
Michigan
Jacob K. Javits
New York
Charles H. Percy
Illinois
Mark Hatfield
Oregon
Edward W. Brooke
Noise Pollution Warned By Columbia Doctor At NYC Conference
Dr Samuel Rosen associate clinical professor at Columbia University warned that loud noise causes irreversible deafness raises blood pressure and harms heart and body functions. At a New York University Law Center conference experts discussed abatement methods and standards for quieter planes vehicles equipment and sirens.
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Samuel Rosen
Columbia University
College of Physicians and Surgeons
New York University Law Center
Rail Presidents See Freight Growth Boosting Rail Industry
At Northwestern University three railroad presidents forecast rail growth driven by expanding freight. They see bleak passenger business except for short-haul commuter service, while federal leadership could bring 100 mph passenger routes to major corridors and possibly spur faster rail nationwide. The smog and highway congestion may push more travelers to rail as auto travel remains crowded. A continuous promotional push could triple passenger revenue.
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Northwestern University
Louis B. Menk
Northern Pacific
William B. Johnson
Illinois
Cen
Tral
G. B. Adeylotte
Rio Grande
Tuy Phuoc District Pacifies Viet Cong Held Areas
Joseph Alsop reports from Tuy Phuoc in Binh Dinh Province on the Vietnam War, noting rapid erosion of Viet Cong influence as pacification expands from the district town. Six months see Go Boy reclaimed, local VCs reduced to pockets, and defections rising toward a likely Chieu Hoi camp future.
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Binh Dinh
Tuy Phuoc
U. S
Pham Xia Tung
Tung
Go Boy
Old District Company
Revolutionary
Revolutionary Development
Vinh
Kim Dong
Chiu Hoi
Nguyen Chi Cong
Chaiman
National Liberation Front
Cong
Tuy Phuoce
Chieu Hoi
VC High Command
Oscar Wilde
America
U.S
William James
Fog Over United Nations Shows Rhodesia Debate
A conservative view notes smog over Manhattan and a reporter finding UN offices quiet aside from touring visitors. The piece focuses on Rhodesia policy, citing the Security Council’s December 16 resolution declaring Southern Rhodesia a threat to international peace and security and urging action against minority rule.
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Manhattan
East River
United Nations
Africa
Rhodesia
Security Council
Goldberg
War Era Inquiries And Global Shifts Across Africa And Rhodesia
A montage of late 1940s-era notes surveys political moves and independence struggles. Charles Sherwood conflicts with wartime production orders. A prison escape occurs in Nelsonville. Sierra Leone Djibouti Nigeria and South West Africa report coups elections independence and UN pressure. The piece ends pondering democracy and global peace amid a foggy river view.
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Britain
Rhodesia
Sirs
Sierra Leone
Lansana
Stevens
United Nations
Djibouti
Nigeria
Lagos
South West Africa
South Africa
Ovamboland
The
Times
Somaliland
Salisbury
Algeria
Congo
Dahomey
Ethiopia
Ghana
Upper Volta
Mailbag miscellany mocks sanity and science with zany facts
HAL BOYLE surveys everyday trivia from health costs to travel, work, luck, and learning. The column blends quick odds and ends about the common cold costing billions, camel drinking capacity, heart survival rates, motherhood risk, crime timing, and folklore tips. It cites notable witticisms and common wisdom as a light, generic roundup.
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United States
William Allen White
Rising FHA Home Costs Echo Past Prices
The Federal Housing Administration now finances the average home at 17,616 dollars, a sharp rise from under 10,000 a decade ago. The article links higher costs to current buyers and notes inflation in housing prices across the period.
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Federal Housing Administration
Athens Messenger Newspaper Pricing and Mailing Details
The Athens Messenger is a daily paper except Saturdays with AP association and weekday single copy price of 10 cents and Sunday 15 cents. Mail rates listed for Ohio, W Va, and U S including weekly, 16 issues, and yearly rates. Address published as 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45701.
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Athens Messenger
the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
G. Kenner Bush
M. W. McDargh
Fred W. Weber
Charles W. Reamer
The
Associated Press
W.va
Athens Post Office
the Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
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Congress
Wilson
Messenger Printery Co
John Finsterwald
W. Washington Street
Messenger
A. T. Lawhead
Messenger Building
Hal Boyle
Catholic Digest Magazine
L. FE. Chittenden
Register of the
U.S. Treasury
Folklore
Small Society
Brickman
the Athens Messenger
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