Dollar defense plan urged to curb gold drain
The piece argues that Johnson’s dollar defense, if temporary, is necessary to strengthen the dollar as the pound devalues. It notes the 3.5 billion balance of payments deficit and suggests redirecting Vietnam remittances from Paris to U.S. banks, turning funds away from De Gaulle’s France to reduce the gold drain and surplus the deficit. It also supports measures to curb investment abroad and boost exports.
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Europe
United States
Vietnam
Saigon
Paris
Charles de Gaulle
France
Washington
Siagon
de Gaulle
Republicans poised for more statehouse wins in 1968
The trend of Republican gains in 26 state houses from two elections could push governors to 29 34. About 22 governorships are up this year with Democrats holding 14 and Republicans eight. Predicts gains in Illinois Indiana Iowa North Dakota Kansas West Virginia, while Democrats eye Wisconsin Arizona. National race impact prevents definite forecasts this early.
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Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
North Dakota
Kansas
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Arizona
George Romney
Utah
Social Security Levy Burden Hits Workers and Families
The 13 percent Social Security benefits increase will aid 24 million pensioners but the new payroll tax to fund it starts at $7,800 earnings, up from $6,600. Tax Foundation notes many families, especially with several children, face higher taxes than income tax, hitting the poor hardest while the poor employer must match payments.
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Tax Foundation
Hanoi May Offer Negotiations On Terms in Vietnam War
The prevailing view among informed Washington circles is that Hanoi is near a major push for a negotiated settlement in Vietnam. Enemies around Khe Sanh threaten a withdrawal plan while attacks on Ban Me Thout and Pleiku intensify. Documents hint a winter spring campaign intended to end with a coalition government in 1968, possibly after the Tet holidays. Hanoi aims to use the election year to secure a favorable deal, offering a halt to bombing in return for coalition talks in the south, a move that could prolong conflict if not reciprocated. President Johnson faces pressure from critics while facing a tough path ahead.
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Marine Corp
William Westmoreland
Dmz
Ban Me Thout
Pleiku
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South Vietnam
National Liberation) Front
Binh
Binh Dinh
Tuy Phuoc
Washington
America
North Vietnam
Nguyen Duy Trinh
Korea
Johnson
Learning to Read by Jeanne Chall Explored
A thoughtful critique of Jeanne Chall’s Learning to Read The Great Debate published by McGraw Hill 1967 argues it may become the pivotal work on reading instruction. Chall a Harvard education professor and Carnegie grant recipient challenges the look and say method favoring phonics in early literacy.
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New Republic
Goldwater
Automobile Manufacturers Association
Norman Thomas
Jeanne Chall
McGraw-Hill
Gardner
Carnegie Foundation
Mortimer Smith
Rudolf Flesch
Arthur Trace
Reading method debate cited from Chall study in 1960s era
The article discusses a 25 year ago note on Eisenhower and Spaatz in North Africa, a Gloucester press suspension during wartime, Wilson's support for suffrage, a local store sale, and a long column arguing phonics over look and say. It highlights Mrs Chall’s three year study reviewing thousands of studies since 1920, visiting 300 classrooms in the US England and Scotland, asserting phonics builds real reading ability and spelling, contrasting with the look and say method praised by the educational Establishment.
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Council For Basic Education
Reading Reform Foundation
Sally
Jane
US servicemen in Europe report few AWOL cases
Despite antiwar sentiment, only 335 U S servicemen were listed as absent without leave out of 225000 in Europe, including 46 defectors to Eastern Europe. Many others get into trouble and need time to clear themselves before reporting back.
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U. S
Europe
Letter to the Editor Defends Vietnam War Actions
A Messenger reader defends military actions in Vietnam, insisting harsh measures deter guerrilla threats. The letter argues sacrifice is needed to establish law and order, defeat Communism, and protect homefront freedoms, urging constructive criticism and more war coverage.
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Government aid boosts college students past million mark
More than 1,250,000 students nationwide benefit from federal programs for higher education, including 405,000 in national defense loans and 310,000 in federal grants. The total aid nears 1 billion dollars, though many students use multiple financing methods. A Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education meeting urged full public funding via taxes rather than student tuition.
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John W. Gardner
Western Interstate Commission On Higher Education
Denver
France tightens access to birth control for young adults
Law requires a doctor's prescription and written parental consent for anyone aged 18 to 21 to obtain birth control devices or pills in France. The measure aims to restrict access and is described as making contraception harder to obtain than in other developed nations.
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France
Athens Messenger rates and mail delivery policy
The Athens Messenger outlines daily publication excluding Saturdays with Associated Press affiliation. It lists single copy prices for weekdays and Sundays, carrier delivery options, and mail subscription rates for Ohio, West Virginia, and nationwide addresses, along with post office entry details and publishing address.
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West Virginia
Possessions
Athens Post Office
the Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
Athens
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