South Vietnam War Shift Signals US to Support Roles
The plan envisions 24 500 reserves and a 549 500 force ceiling, with Abrams taking command and Westmoreland moving to Army Chief of Staff. Washington aims to have South Vietnam fight with US support, while Thieu seeks 900 000 troops and mobilization to field over a million. Peace talks hinge the policy.
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OBrien Joins Kennedy Effort After Johnson Departure
O'Brien resigns as Postmaster General after Johnson bows out and aligns with the Kennedy clan. He brings long campaign experience from 1960 and 1964, with national connections and proven political acumen, signaling strength for Senator Kennedy in the race against McCarthy and Humphrey.
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Stirrings in Republican Race as Johnson Withdraws
The two largest states stir for the Republican nomination as President Johnson withdraws from the Democratic race. Nelson Rockefeller of New York plans a renewed emphasis on his availability with Emmet Hughes preparing speeches for a cross country tour. Ronald Reagan of California also reacts with caution to the changing field.
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Reagan Sees Political Maneuvering Amid Nomination Fight
Reagan, launching an out-of-state tour, questions if his move aims to derail renomination or is a quit before the roof falls in. He says Johnson and Democratic hopefuls won’t face hard problems. Rockefeller and Reagan push for firm favorite son delegations to force a stalemate, while Nixon could still accumulate delegates before Miami convention in August.
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In Defense Of Criticism By Joseph Kraft
Washington insight argues that criticism remains essential amid national tension. It cites Martin Luther King, Vietnam policy shifts shaped by critics, and President Johnson’s withdrawal decision, urging direct engagement with hard issues over sentimental unity.
Kennedy Campaign Tactics Seen by University Students
Two students at a major midwestern university describe Kennedy advance teams molding a gymnasium event for a mass TV audience. They note staged crowds and media manipulation, while recognizing Kennedy as a mover whose appeal transcends substance.
Viewers Girl in the Miniskirt Turns Office Gazing into Art
HAL BOYLE catalogues office types who ogle miniskirts. The Glutton, Hamlet, Connoisseur, Old-Timer, Born Loser, Peeker, Puritan, Rover, and Mr. Big Himself each reveal a facet of office culture and voyeurism as miniskirts alter daily work life and social norms.
Harmon's Missing War Hero Reported By War Department
The Messenger reports All-American Tom Harmon, serving as a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Force, is missing in Latin America per the War Department. his parents refuse to accept he is dead. Roy Rogers and Smiley Burnette star in King of the Cowboys at the Ohio Theater. A New Philadelphia man commits suicide in a barn, same spot his brother-in-law did a year earlier. The Athens County Teachers Association begins petition drives for more education funding from the governor and General Assembly.
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Senate wealth survey hints at millionaire members
The U S Senate is described as an exclusive club with at least 20 percent and possibly up to one third of members as millionaires. The gap stems from reluctance to disclose assets and income sources, though most senators are financially well off and could not fund campaigns otherwise.
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Tax Audits Target Millions As IRS Expands Review
An annual tax season warns about personal audits for about 3 million taxpayers and computer screening of roughly 70 million returns. About 10 million suspicious cases are examined, with 3 million targeted for audits. Returns with over 30000 dollars of income or multiple income sources attract scrutiny. Most taxpayers, around 96 percent, avoid audits.
Athens iMlessenger Daily Rates And Details
The Athens iMlessenger lists its publication schedule as daily except Saturdays and notes Associated Press affiliation. Delivery rates vary by region with different prices for daily and Sunday editions and subscription options across Ohio, West Virginia, and U.S. territories.
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