War on poverty yields limited results despite large funding
The piece argues that despite near billion dollar programs, poverty remains stubborn. It highlights education as a key to employment and cites successes like the New York Urban League Skills Bank and Suffolk County retraining programs that cut welfare and generated jobs. The author calls for focusing funds on schooling and training to end dependence.
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Five year plane losses show low combat casualty rate
Pentagon figures reveal the United States lost 1,750 aircraft in Southeast Asia over five years including crashes and ground losses. Despite the total, combat loss percentages per sorties flown remain under 0.5 percent, lower than Korea and World War II.
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Southeast Asia
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North Vietnam
Maoist Logic and the American Interest in China
Washington Insight argues that Maoist upheaval in China follows a coherent logic tied to youth discontent, peasant migration, and military alignment. It suggests Maoism could pressure Moscow but cautions that American safety does not align with a regime built on conflict and violence, urging a distinct U.S. China policy.
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Red Guards
Yangtze
Trotsky
Robespierre
Mao
Russia
United States
Moscow
30 Hour Week Pushes In Harbor Labor Action
In New York harbor 3400 tugboat men win a 30 hour week with no pay cut. To cover slack time 800 more workers are needed. If extended, 2.7 million unemployed could be absorbed and industry would shift to overtime, a union aim to secure higher pay and leverage.
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New York Harbor
Saigon War Watchers Face Snobbery and Shifting Battle Line
William F Buckley Jr observes Saigon reporters debate experience versus knowledge of Vietnam. He notes on-the-spot insight, the myth of quick wins, and that the war may shift to guerrilla fighting with aid from rural populations. The piece frames journalism, ideology, and future military needs.
World Today: James Marlow on Vietnam War’s entangled powers
The piece traces how North Vietnam relies on Viet Cong allies and sustains ties with the Soviet Union and China. It notes U S restraint risks losing allies and respect, while a full bombing push could provoke China or upset world balance. The United States faces a difficult path between war aims and global opinion.
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United States
Viet Cong
North Vietnam
Soviet Union
China
Southeast Asia
Red China
Mayors oppose tax sharing as Congress weighs funds
A Tacoma mayor leading the National League of Cities testified before a Senate subcommittee that states cannot be trusted to address urban needs. He argued for federal grants with strings and warned against directing funds solely to states. Senators face pressure to align state and city priorities for about 15 billion in grants this year.
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Harold Tollefson
Tacoma Wash
National League of Cities
Senate
Edmund Muskie
Maine
Ohio Buckeyes Top Evansville In 67 40 Victory
The Ohio basketballers upset Evansville 67 40 as Pete Lalich scored 24 and Fitz Miller 21. The Messenger recalls draft board registration numbers from 25 years ago during the first A Day since U S entry. A German raider in the South Atlantic was sunk by the British cruiser Amethyst. Athens County Fair plans include a new sheep barn among improvements.
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Pete Lalich
Fitz Miller
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The Athens Messenger Rates and Mailing Details
The Athens Messenger lists delivery options by mail and carrier. Rates include daily and Sunday editions with weekly and monthly prices for Ohio West Virginia and U.S. addresses. mail addressed to The Messenger Publishing Co at 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45701.
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