Kennan Sees Hope for U.S. Revival With Nixon
George F. Kennan at Princeton urged the International Association for Cultural Freedom to give the Nixon Administration a chance to demonstrate a unifying, constructive path for American society. He warned that failure would hurt the nation and its image abroad, while urging calm and confidence. Millions hope the new leadership can curb violence and restore faith in the country’s future.
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George F. Kennan
International Association For Cultural Freedom
Princeton
United States
Kennan
Ussr
Nixon
England
Britain
Agenda For the Nation Shifts Toward Humphrey Era Lessons
Brookings Institute outlines a post Kennedy Johnson agenda with Hubert Humphrey as likely president. The study credits ten million new jobs and falling poverty as joint gains from prosperity and government programs, highlighting housing, education, and nonwhite advancement. It notes Nixon may pursue similar goals with different methods.
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Brookings Institute
Hubert H. Humphrey
Richard M. Nixon
Kennedy-Johnson
Institute
Kermit Gordon
Kennedy
Council of Economic Advisers
Johnson
Charles L. Schultze
Gordon
South
Nixon
Purge of Unfaithful Democrats Targets Alabama Committeeman
National Chairman Lawrence F. O'Brien gave Earl Goodwin of Selma Alabama ten days to appear at a public hearing or lose his post as Democratic national committeeman. Goodwin backed George C. Wallace and the American Independent party, while party rules require allegiance to the nominee within 30 days of the convention. Republicans could also benefit from purging left-leaning delegates.
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Lawrence F. O’brien
Earl Goodwin
Selma
Ala
Humphrey
South
National Party
O'Brien
National Committee
Goodwin
New Nixon foreign policy team seen breaking old mold
Washington insight argues the Nixon trio William Rogers Melvin Laird and Henry Kissinger bring new blood to diplomacy. It notes Rogers inexperience Laird’s congressional clout and Kissinger's scholar stance while urging a shift from bipartisanship driven by fear to strategic negotiation and Vietnam withdrawal.
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Nixon
William Rogers
Melvin Laird
Henry Kissinger
White House
Vietnam
Rogers
Russia
Europe
Bill Rogers
Sen
J. W. Fulbright
Laird
Congress
Kissinger
Brookings Institution
Inter
Mr. Rogers
Mr. Laird
House of Representatives
United States
Brookings
Soviet Union
China
Foreign Affairs
Hanoi
Saigon
Brownsville Affair Part 2 on Black Control of Schools
William F Buckley Jr comments on decentralizing schools to give black administrators power to hire and fire. He discusses licensing waivers, banning race hatred, tolerating ideological indoctrination briefly, and the risk of minority factions taking over. He urges periodic elections under judicial oversight to prevent fanatical minorities from seizing control.
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New York
Mao Tse-tung
Karl Marx
Brownsville-Ocean Hill
Princeton University
Dick Gregory
Richard Nixon
Harlem
Adam Clayton Powell Jr
Brownsville
McCoy
Berlin clashes halt Bolshevik meeting and riot
About 80,000 gathered outside the Prussian Parliament in Berlin amid clashes after authorities barred two Bolshevik leaders from attending a national meeting of workmen and soldiers councils. Athens approves two spring paving projects on Byard Street and East State Street to the Children’s Home. Jungle-trained troops of the American Sixth Army push on Arawe Peninsula as Allies advance in the Pacific. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers defies the Fair Employment Practices Committee citing lack of authority amid actions by 16 southern railways.
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Athens
Byard Street
State Street
Sixth Army
Arawe
New Britain
Japan
Pacific
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers
Roosevelt
Fair Employment Practices Committee
Southern Railways
Ye Gads! Sharp remarks from a weary husband and father
A compilation of sharp, humorous lines directed at a tired father and husband. The speaker vents about listening, chores, finances, and family dynamics, including female independence and parental expectations. The tone is playful and caustic, reflecting midcentury domestic humor.
Signs of Peace in Vietnam War Talks Hint
The piece notes South Vietnam leader Thieu urging vigilance amid talks of peace. It cites Soviet 1969 aid to North Vietnam focusing on civilian goods and economic rehab, suggesting a cautious move toward peace. Peking signals a February resumption of Warsaw talks with the United States, avoiding sharp denunciation.
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South Vietnam
Ngueyen van Thieu
North Vietnam
Peking
United States
Warsaw
Nigeria and Soviet Union sign first economic aid accord
Nigeria, once cool to communism, joins the USSR as its major arms supplier during the civil war. The two nations sign their first economic and technical assistance agreement, reflecting a shift in Nigeria's strategic posture and Soviet influence.
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Africa
Nigeria
Soviet Union
Nixon and Warren Reach Agreement on Swearing In
Chief Justice Earl Warren agrees to swear in Richard M. Nixon as President ending a long California feud between them. Warren will remain until the current court term ends in June, delaying Nixon from needing a immediate successor choice.
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Earl Warren
Richard M. Nixon
California
Warren
Nixon
Five cities spend over twenty million on housing drive
Not Enough Five cities spent over 20 million on public housing and urban renewal last year with New York 208.7 million Boston 46.1 million Philadelphia 29.1 million San Francisco 22.2 million and Detroit 20.5 million. Even these vast sums will not build the housing needed to upgrade the cities.
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New York
Boston
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Detroit
Athens Messenger Advertising Rates and Address
The Athens Messenger lists delivery and mail subscription rates including daily and Sunday prices, one week to one year options for Ohio West Virginia and nationwide, with a post office address at 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45701 and AP Weekdays credit. The note indicates daily editions except Saturdays and Sunday copies with carrier and mail delivery details.
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Ohio
West Virginia
Possessions
Athens
the Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
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