Johnson pushes hard line on Asia policy amid Vietnam war debate
President Johnson tours the Midwest outlining U S readiness to risk war to halt communist expansion in Southeast Asia while offering China a face-saving path. He cites Taiwan risks and Viet Nam aid as leverage as GOP factions split over victory versus containment.
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Scranton Campaign Struggles Highlight Top Support Gaps
Inside report shows Gov William Scranton lacking national experience and allies three weeks after announcing candidacy. Dewey meeting labeled insignificant. Eisenhower, Goldwater, and Nixon absent from backing. Core decisions rest with Pennsylvania team led by Alessandroni, Truax, and Murphy as Scranton tries to gain delegates.
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Cranes Urges Goldwater Unity In GOP Platform Fight
Dr Crane argues that delegates favoring Barry Goldwater form a GOP majority on the platform committee and that civil rights divergence may be the only sticking point. Laird says Goldwater’s civil rights stance aligns with Johnson’s, and calls for unity to back a possible nominee. The Library of Congress will close for summer renovations.
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William McKinley
Political debate churns as 1964 nominating fight rages
The piece analyzes party polarization and potential effects of Goldwater or Scranton nominations, noting past conventions and the risks of campaigns. It weighs how alliances shift, the impact on Johnson, and the possible futures for Republican control. It includes a secondary note on letter writing advice from Nora N. and the Science Marriage Foundation.
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Life Begins at Forty Niche Finder Beats the Clock Story
Austrian refugee Fred Brenner arrived in 1945 near forty and failed at many jobs. At 46 he started a toy importing business for British car miniatures, persisting after initial rejection. His model line grew to ten million sold by 1963, proving patience can beat age limits.
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Henry Ford
Harry Truman
Fred Brenner
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Minia
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Ions
Gals and boys career hopes and quirks from teen life
A light column surveys teen girls goals toward housework or airline hospitality and boys leaning to aviation sports business military and engineering. It notes top careers missing scientist doctor pastor and journalist among male seniors and mixes in trivia and quotes about habits and folklore.
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