LBJ’s Gift to Texas in race for atom smasher site
The Dallas News tallies Texas federal gifts totaling 631.7 million from the 89th Congress era as Lyndon B. Johnson and key House leaders back Texas bids for the 200 billion electron volt atom smasher. The NAS will narrow sites to six by year end with NASA assessing recommendations for the President.
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Congress
Lyndon B. Johnson
Washington
Sam Rayburn
House
Johnson
Senate
Rayburn
Rep
George Mahon
House Appropriations Committee
Albert
Texas
Dallas News
National Academy of Sciences
NASA
Business leaders urge updated benefits for aged care
A Chamber of Commerce study group calls for higher Social Security to reflect current costs and expands coverage to 1.5 million currently uninsured seniors. It backs preventive health programs for the poor, better private care for long term illness, and area hospital planning with nonprofit guidelines. Edwin D. Canham leads the group.
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United States Chamber of Commerce
Edwin D. Canham
Christian Science Monitor
Chamber
Second Asian Front Spreads War Across Southeast Asia
The article notes thousands of U S servicemen in Thailand and a new Thai logistics complex as Washington plans a second front. It alleges two China-backed groups merged into a civilian military force to overthrow Thailand’s government with Peking guidance and arms. The piece warns of a wider conflict across the Malay peninsula as Viet Nam war pressures grow.
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Thailand
United States
Southeast Asia
China
Peking
South
Viet Nam
Hanoi
Laos
Gulf of Siam
China Sea
Malaya
Cambodia
Controversy Over Ho Chi Minh Geneva Violations Cited by Dr Trager
A columnist cites Dr Frank Trager of New York University to argue Ho Chi Minh violated the 1954 Geneva accords. Trager contends the agreements were booby trapped and that many Vietnamese moved or were moved across the 17th parallel, with resistance and coercion by the Army of Liberation.
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North Viet Nam
Ho Chi Minh
Indochinia
Frank Trager
New York University
Southeast Asia
Viet Nam
Dr. Trager
Viet Nams
Army of Liberation
Patriotic Front
United States
North
Laos
South Viet Nam
International Control Commission
Trager
South
Orbis
Intercollegiate Review
Next Steps If Peace Talks Fail in Viet Nam
Editor notes that without imminent peace talks the U.S. may swell to 402,000 troops or more, raising casualties and expanding air and ground operations. Proposals include intensified bombing of North Viet Nam and Haiphong, while concerns rise about broader escalation and China’s involvement.
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Johnson
Viet Nam
Washington
U. S
Johnson Administration
Hanoi
Haiphong
United States
7Th Fleet
B. E. Spivy
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Robert S. McNamara
South Viet Nam
Congress
North Viet Nam
Daiphong
Northiet Nam
Curtis E. LeMay
Air Force
North Vie Nam
LeMay
Navy
Thomas S. Power
Strategic Air Command
U S
Red China
Ing
da Nang
Christmas present signals real estate group shift on rent subsidies
LBJ’s hoped for rent supplement program gains quiet backing from 82,000- member National Association of Real Estate Boards. The board approves a limited plan tied to public housing eligibility and income, prompting praise from Robert Weaver as Congress weighs funding. Meanwhile Ralph Dungan weighsPennsylvania political options, amid party realignment chatter and Johnson era Latin policy tensions.
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Johnson
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Uncle Sam
Federal Housing
Robert Weaver
Weaver
Association
Kiss Should Be Sincere Not A Spin The Bottle Game
Readers advise that a kiss should be a genuine expression of affection chosen by the boy who selects you. A spin the bottle kiss feels cheap and meaningless and sets a poor example for teens. A second reader vents frustration with childish telephone answers and asks Abby to address the issue.
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Abby
Old
Forgiveness Quote Ad Time Capsule Ad
Confidential note quotes Herbert on forgiving others and building a bridge to heaven. It invites readers to write to Abby for a personal reply, enclosing a stamped self addressed envelope.
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Herbert
Abby
Los Angeles
Calif
Thanks Extended From Local Salvation Army Editor
The Salvation Army thanks Athens community for Christmas help that provided meals gifts and joy to families and individuals in need. The letter notes how contributions lifted spirits for loneliest residents and offered courage for the year ahead. Glenn Avery Lieutenant expresses gratitude on behalf of The Messenger.
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the Messenger
Salvation Army
Athens
Glenn Avery
H Yoot Vaseuvane Sale Noted
Local listing shows a vase priced at 16.00 with total 900 units offered. No further context or entities provided.
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