Defense Budget Clash Over Bombers and Missiles
The House endorses 92 million for a new bomber and interceptor, backing Gen. LeMay. McNamara seeks cost savings amid debates on bomber gaps, obsolescence, and the role of missiles versus manned aircraft, highlighting possible defense budget pressures and broader economic implications.
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Defense McNamara
House
Air Force
Curtis LeMay
Defense Department
Congress
Armed Services Committee
Secy. McNamara
Gen. LeMay
Goldwater Nears GOP Nomination After New Hampshire Glide
Barry Goldwater believes he is close to securing the Republican nomination with an estimated 450 sure votes and 125 near-certain, needing 80 more from California where he faces Gov. Nelson Rockefeller in a key battle for 86 electoral votes. He pinpoints New Hampshire Oregon and California as crucial early offerings and envisions potential crossfire with Rockefeller in New York.
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Barry Goldwater
Arizona
California
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Goldwater
New Hampshire
Oregon
Rockefeller
Midwest
Texas
Richard M. Nixon
Midland Canal idea traces Washington era vision to modern freight links
A long shot plan proposes a Midland Canal through the Alleghenies to connect Tidewater Virginia with the Ohio River and beyond. Proponents outline tunnels and deep channels, possible ocean freighter access, and a two billion dollar funding path via interstate compact bonds.
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Alleghenies
West Virginia
George Washington
of Virginia
Ohio River
Missouri
Columbia
Thomas Jefferson
Lewis and Clark
Pacific
West
Washington
United States
James River
Virginia
Kanawha River
Canal Company
Delaware
Maryland
Annapolis
Philadelphia
Natural Ridge Station
James
Kanawha
Ohio
Great Falls
Montana
Flathead Lake
Khrushchev
Bartle
Sioux City
Iowa
Texas
Noth
Minnesota
Illinois River
Chicago Canal
Great Lakes
Midland
Midland Canal Authority
New York
St. Lawrence Seaway
Dear Abby Advice From A History Of Lunch Counter Seats
Dear Abby shares anecdotes from readers about social moves and gifts. A man recalls meeting his future wife after offering his seat at a lunch counter in 1944. Other letters discuss a missing Christmas turkey, gifting regrets, and seeking psychiatric insight.
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Abby
Christmas pinball decides dish duty in family tale
In a Christmas gathering with about 20, Elsbeth and the narrator lose a makeshift pinball game to be the kitchen cleaners. A faulty board and changed skill lead to their embarrassment as the crowd laughs at their bottom scores and their motive for the contest.
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Elsbeth
Rutland PTA Holds Meeting at High School
Rutland The Rutland PTA gathered in the high school auditorium with Harold Sauer leading devotions. The Girls Ensemble performed and plans to enter state competition while Mrs Fay Sauer spoke on securing a county bookmobile.
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Rutland
PTA
Harold Sauer
C. O. Chapman
Richard Martin
Fay Sauer
Meigs County Council Pta
Marie Birchfield
Meigs County Pta
Syracuse
Jean Parker
Vivian Finley
Margaret Parsons
Anne Webster
Judy Williams
Roberta Kraeuter
Racine
Viet Nam Puzzle Confuses U. S. Policy and War Plans
The piece questions U S involvement in South Viet Nam eight years into the war. It notes multiple coups, shifting aims, and mixed messages from McNamara and Johnson about pulling out or neutralizing Viet Nam. It warns that escalation could risk a wider war with Red China.
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South Viet Nam
United States
Red
North Viet Nam
Ngo Dinh Diem
Nguyen Khanh
Robert S. McNamara
Congress
Washington
Defense Department
State Department
McNamara
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Democrats
Senate
McNamra
Charles de Gaulle
Viet Nam
Johnson
de Gaulle
North
Red China
Health and Happiness The Bully Problem in Boys
A parent asks how to help an sensitive 11 year old boy avoid bullying at school. The advice urges patience, no shaming, and not instructing quick retaliation. It suggests shared parenting, slow skill building, and guiding him to stand up for himself while avoiding risky tricks or excessive protection.
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Pennsylvania
Dad
U. S
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Panama Canal
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George W. Crane
By Jean Parker
James Marlow
Garry C. Myers
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Sunday Messenger
Ily
Ohio & W. Va
Dally & Su
Possessions
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Athens
Associa
the Messenger Publishing
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