Democratic push to regain House control drives 1966 campaign
The article outlines President Johnson’s plan to rally 78 new and returning Democratic freshmen, especially the 48 who unseated Republicans in 1964, to bolster the party’s hold in Congress. It notes fund raising needs, staff cuts at the national committee, and Jefferson Jackson dinners as pre campaigns signals ahead of the off year elections. It also flags war and inflation as key issues shaping voter sentiment and party prospects.
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Johnson
Congress
Washington National Committee
John Bailey
Foundation for Aging Research Aims to Lick Aging
The Foundation for Aging Research led by Dr. Benjamin Schloss plans a major push to combat aging. They study cell deterioration, organ failure, and rejuvenation, proposing artificial organs and shifts in aging like keeping a 35 year old in vigor at 70. The group includes about 200 scientists and laymen seeking to extend life and delay death from organ failure.
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Foundation For Aging Research
Benjamin Schloss
Schloss
Manhattan Report
Foundation
Bond raise boosts savings and appeals to patriotic buyers
The United States raises the interest on E and H war bonds from 3.75% to 4.15% to counter inflation and attract ordinary savers. The move applies to bonds issued since December 1, 1965, with broader gains on other outstanding bonds linked to purchase dates. The Treasury will shoulder about 196 million dollars in the near term.
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United States
Federal Reserve System
Johnson
Treasury
Viet Nam
Conservatives Gain Ground in Education Reform Crusade
John Chamberlain notes conservatives win in education policy as phonics gain traction and look-say fades. Office of Education projects favor phonics. California threatens funds for drills. Reading reform advocates push for classic literature and stronger phonics while warning of ongoing simplification.
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Great Society
National Association of Manufactures
Richard Cornuelle
Cornuelle
U. S. Office of Education
Office of Education
California
San Diego
Council For Basic Education
Washington, D. C
Ohio Professor Challenges View on Teacher Quality
Kent State University educator Dr. Burton W. Gorman argues that about 50 percent of Ohio and U S public school teachers are meager in preparation and effort based on his 15 years of research. State officials dispute the claim while a state study seeks deeper data on teacher quality beyond certification records.
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Robert E. Miller
Columbus
Ohio
Burton W. Gorman
Kent State University
Kent State
M. B. Morton
Gorman
State Education Department
Robert Boynon
Boynon
Morton
Cats Outnumber Dogs In America
HAL BOYLE notes cats surpass dogs in U S households with 28 million cats to 26 million dogs. The column surveys everyday quirks from housewife cooking hours to public health views on smoking and other oddities across American life.
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America
New York
I Am Where I Want To Be Army Chaplain Letter From Viet Nam
Army Chaplain Robert Gushwa in Vietnam writes from the front to Norma Ramsay Jones describing mud, bugs, combat, Baptisms, and counseling. He portrays soldiers as noble, questions church politics, and affirms love for the Army despite danger waiting six months until home.
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Robert Gushwa
Viet Nam
Norma Ramsay Jones
Amesvile United Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Bowling Green
Ohio
Lee D. Glass
Sharpsburg
Norma
Saigon
Today in History highlights events from 1749 to 1942
On February 28 1966 the history column recalls Henry Fielding's Tom Jones published in 1749 and the 1827 Baltimore and Ohio Railroad charter. It notes the 1844 USS Princeton gun explosion killing several officials aboard with President Tyler, 1861 Colorado creation, and 1942 Japanese invasion of Java.
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Associated Press
California
San Francisco
Henry Fielding
Tom Jones
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Princeton
Secretary of the Navy
John Tyler
Jefferson Territory
Colorado
Java
Dear Abby Open Communications but Don’t Break Trust
Dear Abby discusses a 16 year old seeking birth control pills and urges physicians to balance confidentiality with guiding parental dialogue. The writer considers how doctors should handle such requests and communications within family boundaries.
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Abby
M_ D
What to Do Dear What Should I Do About a Former Sister-In-Law
A wife writes that her husband, 12 years her senior, visits a former sister-in-law twice weekly after work. She dislikes the woman’s reputation and wonders if she should invite the woman to their home to “talk.” The advisor warns against hypocrisy and suggests setting clear boundaries.
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Ried
Abby
Dear Abby Hat Etiquette Question About Sunday Visit
Dear Abby answers a reader asking if a guest wearing a hat during Sunday visit is an old custom. She suggests it may be a new hat and invites readers to write with questions.
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Abby
Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles
Cal
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