U S Commitment in Thailand Outlined by Ambassador Martin
Ambassador Graham A. Martin spoke to the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangkok detailing 35,300 U S troops in Thailand with 8,000 in construction and a Thai aided base network. He credited Thai cooperation with saving lives and supporting Vietnam air strikes while noting ongoing guerrilla activity in the northeast.
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Thailand
U.S
Bangkok
Graham A. Martin
American Chamber of Commerce
Martin
Vietnam
Southeast Asia
China
Asia
China accelerates nuclear push via stolen Soviet missiles
London sources say China seized several SA 2 missiles bound for North Vietnam as trains crossed China, fueling Beijing’s claim of a flight test. The incident follows Soviet aid and recalls of technicians, with an American trained physicist guiding China’s program. The theft suggests rapid progress and a growing Western threat if unchecked.
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China
London
North Vietnam
Peking
Pacem in Terris II Geneva Peace Conference Planned
The Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions calls an unofficial world peace conference in Geneva May 28 to 31 amid stalled diplomacy. Following Pacem in Terris I in New York, this event titled Pacem in Terris II aims to bring 300 attendees from free and communist worlds, offering a rare formal discussion on the cold war and China’s rise.
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China
Center For the Study of Democratic
Geneva
New York
Pacen
Terris—I
John XXIII
Southeast Asia Conference Aims at Durable Settlement
Diplomacy from Communist China and both Vietnams plus the Soviet Union is discussed as the United States will be represented by Sen. J. W. Fulbright and Dr. Robert W. Hutchins notes the conference seeks a naturalization of Southeast Asia and a platform for Viet Thanh views without great power entanglement. Peace requires frank exchange of views despite uncertain results.
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South Vietnam
Soviet Union
United States
Sen
J. W. Fulbright
Senate Foreign Affairs Committee
Johnson
Robert W. Hutchins
Santa Barbara
Calif
Southeast Asia
To hell with the gogues A Coleman Report critique
Joseph Alsop argues the Coleman Report misreads educational inequality and warns against forced integration schemes. He calls for radical school improvement and criticizes busing plans, noting separate but nearly equal education leaves minority students behind and needs substantial funding to close gaps.
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H. L. Mencken
James §. Coleman
Johns Hopkins
Floyd McKissick
CORE
Civil Rights Commission
Coddling Of Criminals Sparks New York Public Outcry
A New York Times review notes rising public unease over court rulings and Miranda while contrasting cases. Charles Wright admits to two murders but is dismissed on counsel rights. Edward Orman is paralyzed after parole. The piece warns of a national surge against lenient criminal policy and predicts a forthcoming presidential crime report.
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Supreme Court
Mallory
Escobedo
Miranda
State Supreme Court
Charles Wright
New York Times
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Times
World Journal Tribune
Edward Or
Wright
Neely
Commission On Crime
Commission
District of Columbia
D.C
Johnson Budget Message Projects Prosperity Amid War Strain
President Johnson’s budget message outlines a $135 billion plan emphasizing strong growth with a 5.4 percent rise in GDP and unemployment under 4 percent while warning that fighting Communist aggression in Vietnam will burden future budgets. It notes 3 million new jobs in 1966 and an 8 percent rise in incomes, yet urges caution on new domestic programs and a possible 6 percent surcharge on taxes to fund the war, contingent on Congress.
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Johnson
America
Vietnam
Congress
State of the Union
Readers urged to send brief signed letters
The Messenger invites readers to submit opinions on current topics. Letters should be brief, signed, and include the writer’s address and telephone number. Publication may condense letters, and the editor reserves the right to select.
Judge Warned No Leniency for Draft Dodgers in Columbus
In Columbus U.S. Judge Mell G. Underwood sentenced three men to five years each for draft dodging. The court emphasized there would be no leniency and imposed maximum terms in prison.
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U.S
Mell G. Underwood
Columbus
Ames Bern
Charles McAfee
Messenger pricing and mailing details in Athens Ohio
The Athens Messenger lists delivery options and rates. Prices cover daily and Sunday editions, weekly and long-term subscriptions, and US delivery, with post office classification and mailing address at 43 W. Union St. Athens Ohio.
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All Mall
the Messenger Publishing Co
Union St
Athens
Ohio
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