New Defense Secretary Clifford Seen As Johnson Favored Pick
The appointment of Clark Clifford as Defense Secretary is acclaimed among Democrats. A lawyer with deep ties to the armed forces and Presidents Truman Kennedy and Johnson, Clifford pledges to serve the United States as his sole client. Yet critics note his lack of hands on experience administering a vast defense establishment.
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Suicide prevention centers cut deaths nationwide
Twenty two thousand personal crisis reports appeared last year with sixty daily suicide deaths in the country. Eight of ten who kill themselves showed warnings, enabling prevention efforts by 40 centers in 17 states and DC. One Los Angeles center alone handled five thousand calls. emotional disorders and low mood often precede self destruction.
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Heart transplant patient survives after dramatic complications
Mike Kasperak, 54, survived 14 days after receiving a heart from a donor at Stanford University Hospital. Surgeons led by Norman Shumway used minimal immunosuppressive drugs with no heart rejection seen clinically. Post mortem results awaited to guide future attempts and advance transplant progress toward routine use.
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Detente in peril as Pueblo crisis deepens US isolation
Washington Insight argues the Pueblo incident sharpens the split with Moscow and exposes Western Europe retreating from confrontation with the Soviet Union. It warns the United States cannot sustain Vietnam conflict and detente simultaneously, urging a new focus on slowing the war to avoid further estrangement.
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On the Pueblo and credibility gaps in policy
William F. Buckley Jr offers a critical view of how the Pueblo incident exposes credibility gaps between the United States and North Korea. He questions legal boundaries, urges transparent naval risk assessment, and argues for pragmatic, assertive defense over appeasement and costly, symbolic reforms.
Goldwater to Seek Senate Seat Against Hayden
Barry Goldwater, the 1964 Republican presidential candidate, announces another run but not for president. He aims to reclaim his Senate seat from 90 year old Carl Hayden, president pro tempore, anticipating an easier race than in 1964.
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Mass transit key to urban recovery cuts road congestion
Between 1954 and 1963 mass transportation passengers fell from 17 billion to 8 billion, leaving 9 billion fewer riders. The resulting shift boosted road congestion and highlighted mass transit as essential to reviving cities by increasing urban mobility to access available jobs.
Cornell expert predicts 2 to 3 percent food price rise
Carlton E. Wright of Cornell University foresees food prices climbing 2 to 3 percent this year, up from about 1 percent last year. He cites higher marketing and labor costs and stronger demand as drivers, noting farmers are not part of the push.
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Carlton E. Wright
Cornell University
Pueblo Crisis Shapes U S War Hesitation And Global Reactions
In the Pueblo incident, the United States faces cooling public mood and congressional restraint as it weighs options. Dean Rusk urges restraint while Johnson pursues peaceful diplomacy through Russia and the United Nations amid unresolved territorial waters disputes and fears of wider war.
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Bobcats Upset Bowling Green Behind Strong Sid Otten
Ohio University Bobcats topple Bowling Green in an upset despite Bee Gee star Wyndel Gray scoring 18. Sid Otten, a 6-11 presence, anchors the win as observers note the game amid era headlines. Berlin bombings and other items provide historical context in the rest of the page.
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New Jersey Mother Supports Sons in Vietnam War
Governor and Mrs Richard J Hughes of New Jersey raise eight sons. If any enlist, the mother says she will kiss them goodbye and feel this is their contribution to the country. This represents the majority view beyond public complaints.
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Richard J. Hughes
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The Athens Messenger postal and delivery rates
The Athens Messenger details its publication schedule and pricing. Weekday single copies are 10 cents, Sunday 15 cents, with delivery by carrier or mail plans in Ohio, West Virginia, and nationwide. Subscriptions list varying terms from one week to one year with prices, and the paper is entered as second class at the Athens Post Office.
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