Pacific Empire Debate on Ties Between Nations
The piece notes Australia and New Zealand leaders discussing possible admission into the United States to counter Communist China. It cites Arthur Calwell who warns that within 20 years New Zealand or Australia might join the U.S. to deter aggression, urging resistance in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
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Australia
New Zealand
United States
China
North Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
Southeast Asia
Atlantic
Indian Ocean
Wellington
Labor Party
Arthur Calwell
Tropics
Antarctic
South
North
Stewart
Chatham Islands
Colorado
Calwell
Viet Nam
GOP Budget Session Weighs Fund Allocation
Inside report outlines a National Committee budget meeting to apportion funds for Congressional elections among the National Committee the Senate Committee led by Morton and the House Campaign Committee led by Rep. Bob Wilson. Clay pressed Morton to avoid a separate fundraising dinner and have the National Committee manage all fundraising. Morton gave no firm commitment.
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National Committee
Senate Committee
Morton
House Campaign Committee
Bob Wilson
California
Clay
Senate Campaign Committee
Bliss - Clay
The
Nations Committee
GOP
Wilson
Capitol Hill
Senate
Bliss
Republi
Endurance Test in Republican Campaign Funds Fight
The Republican National Committee clashed with Senators over campaign funds. Retired Sen. Lucius D. Clay questioned the character of Sen. Thurston B. Morton of Kentucky as Ray C. Bliss and Clay decried a fundraising dinner honoring Morton on Feb 3. Major donors boycotted the event amid the dispute.
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Republican National Committee
Lucius D. Clay
Republican Finance
Thurston B. Morton
Kentucky
Ray C. Bliss
National Committee
Clay
Morton
Morton - Clay
Washington
Sheraton , Carlton
Economic sanctions squeeze Rhodesia and its people
In Salisbury Rhodesia, an African taxi driver laments British oil and fuel cuts harming daily life. He worries about feeding six children and paying school fees as sanctions from Prime Minister Harold Wilson reduce work days and strain resources. The driver frames independence issues beyond constitutional rights.
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Salisbury
Rhodesia
Mr. Wilson
Harold Wilson
Britain
Letter to the Editor on Rhodesia and U S politics
The Messenger invites brief signed letters with address and phone. The text reflects Rhodesia’s economic war impact, noting shortages, rationing, and pride in local production, alongside a Washington political fundraising dispute within the Republican Party and internal tensions led by Bliss and Clay.
Desire To Be Different Is Saving Grace Of Man
Hal Boyle suggests individuality sustains identity in an age of conformity. He cites notable deeds and quirks as markers of distinction, recounting unusual personal feats and asking readers what makes each person uniquely themselves.
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New York
Alexander the Great
William Shakespeare
Philip Yazdik
Chicago
Yazdzik
Tunisia
United States
Rover
Missouri
Paris
Greenwich Village
Mary
John
Cost of social goals falls on the public via higher prices
The piece argues that paying for social goals, including pollution controls, is indirect taxation borne by the poor through higher costs for food rent and transportation. It cites the Morgan Guaranty Trust estimate of billions for pollution control and notes incentives in Ohio New York and charges in West Germany Ruhr Valley while warning federal action may follow if pollution remains.
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Morgan Guaranty Trust of
New York
Ohio
Ruhr
West Germany
50 000 Traffic Deaths Spark Push for Auto Safety Reform
A gloomy forecast warns 50 000 traffic deaths this year with 4.5 million injuries and $8.5 billion in costs. Secretary John T. Connor praises university research and industry backing to uncover causes while President Johnson plans highway safety proposals and hearings led by Senator Ribicoff.
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Secretary of Commerce
John T. Connor
Detroit Economic Club
University of Michigan
Johnson
Congress
Abraham Ribicoff
Connecticut
Humphrey Signals U S Focus On Thai Northeast Frontier
Vice President Humphrey asserted U S concern for Thailand's northeast Mekong border region amid Chinese backed Thai Patriot Front activity aimed at toppling the royal government. U S analysis ties Beijing to guerrilla incursions and calls for expanded aid and economic and military action to curb the threat.
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Washington
Hubert H. Humphrey
Thailand
U. S
Peking
Mekong River
Laos
United States
China
William P. Bundy
Bundy
Thai Patriotic Front
Tions
Chen Yi
Red China
Viet Nam
Southeast Asia
Johnson
Bangkok
Today in History February 17 1966 highlights
On February 17 1966 the Associated Press notes pivotal events from 1800 when Thomas Jefferson was elected president after a 36th ballot in the House and a 73 73 electoral tie with Aaron Burr to other milestones from World War I and the 20th century including the Eisenhower veto in 1954 and the Discoverer 20 launch in 1965.
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Associated Press
House of Representatives
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Aaron Burr
Burr
Cameroon
Africa
League of Nations
Manchuria
Albert I
Belgium
U. S
Eniwetok Atoll
Marshall Islands
Seaplane Test Pilots To Train In Oklahoma Reservoir
The FAA aeronautical center will train test pilots in seaplane flying using a landlocked Oklahoma City reservoir. The plan centers on one reservoir and marks the start of seaplane testing in confined inland waters.
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Oklahoma City
Oklah
Federal Aviation Agency
Aeronautical Center
Dear Abby Show And Tell Time Causes Troubled Families
Dear Abby responds to readers on show and tell at school and a Halloween incident where a child brought a bra to class. The column also weighs a troubling love triangle and hints that John’s behavior reflects more appetite than affection, leaving Mary unsure how to proceed.
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Abby
Mary
John
Mae West
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U.S. Pacific Empire
Caldwell
Hawaii
America
Inside Report
Money Matters
By Lynn Heinzerling
Michigan
Harold McClure
McClure
Columbus
George Champion
Chase Manhattan Bank
Links Club
Man
House Committee
Hal Boyle
Crat
Humphrey
U.S
By Spencer Davis
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Calif
Dear Abby
Wren
Athens Ohio Post Office
D&s
Possessions
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