British seeks closer ties with United States as union idea resurfaces
The piece argues British leaders may seek admission to the American Union or a commonwealth style link to the United States. It weighs the appeal to British business, contrasts with Europe’s Common Market, and notes de Gaulle’s stance while considering Canada Australia and New Zealand as parallels, ending with irony over an aging mother and grown child.
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United States
England
Harold Wilson
American Union
Europe
France
Britain
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Wilson
Charles de Gaulle
Young Republicans clash with GOP over 1964 defeat echoes
The Omaha convention shows the YRNF denying New Jersey seats while Rhode Island is seated, deepening party divisions. Todd and Laxalt press for reform as Goldwater warns against outside control, urging unity for the 1968 bid.
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Young Republican National Federation
Omaha
Young Republicans
New Jersey
Webster B. Todd
Rhode Island
Howard E. Russell
YRNF
Hope Rading
Idaho
Paul Laxalt
Nevada
Laxalt
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
National Committee
Redistricting Fiasco and Reform Hopes
The House and Senate conference committee again seeks an agreement on 1968 and 1970 congressional redistricting. It aims to limit district variance to 10 percent and bar partisan gerrymandering, hoping to protect voters and state interests after past missteps.
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House and
Senate
Wuld
The McNamara Mission and Vietnam War Strategy
Washington insight by Joseph Kraft analyzes Secretary McNamara's Vietnam visit as a test of developing a coherent limited war strategy. It contrasts two competing approaches the Punishment War favored by the Army and the Expanding Beachhead favored by the Marines, arguing for a decisive choice to avoid continued internal inconsistency and empty troop buildup.
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South Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Vietnam
Pentagon
II Corps
The Man From U N C L E Shapes California Vietnam Debate
A front page profile portrays Robert Vaughan as a Doveish left spokesman linked to U N C L E The shift in California Vietnam sentiment is tied to Vaughan who supported Murphy and Reagan wins His lectures mix Plato Aristotle and McCarthyism with political action Vaughan criticizes Kennedy misreading Vietnam and suggests UN sanctions for Southeast Asia if needed while casting doubt on U S leadership and the Democratic Party cohesion
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Westmoreland
McNamara
Saigon
California
Robert Vaughan
T.H.R.U.S.H
U.N.C.L.E
Vaughan
George Murphy
Murphy
Ronald Reagan
Aristotle
Plato
University of Southern California
California Democratic Council
Hamlet
Pasadena Playhouse
Vietnam
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
Cardinal Spellman
Holy Ghost
Lyndon Johnson
Ossining
N. Y
Democratic Party
Chinese generalissimo claims Futuo Island recaptured
The Messenger says Chiang Kai-Shek's high command reports Chinese forces have retaken Futuo Island from Japan. Also notes a four-week-old chick owned by Jed and Mrs. Tanborey of Coolville Route 4 appears healthy. Other items include church pastor Ritter's resignation demand and banker Charles H. Depper buying Luhrig Coal Co. for 51000 at auction.
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Chiang Kai-Shek
Futuo Island
Jed Tanborey
Coolville
FE. F. Ritter
St. Peter’s
Lancaster
Charles H. Depper
Cincinnati
Luhrig Coal Co
Lowry
Israel’s six day war death toll seen in perspective
An analysis notes that 679 Israeli deaths in the six day war would equal about 55,000 American fatalities in a single week of warfare. The comparison underscores the US has never suffered such a catastrophe.
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United States
Middle Age Grievance Voice Prompts Action Across Washington
Hal Boyle laments the forgotten middle aged in America. He argues 40 to 65 year olds bear the heaviest burdens yet lack organized outlets to vent anger, receiving little government support while paying most taxes and supporting institutions. He urges a mass Washington protest before wheel chair age.
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Curbstone
America
Sam
Washington
Dissatisfaction with Athens school board voices concern
Arvin R. Wells of 40 Forest St Athens criticizes the Athens board of education for its July 7 special meeting handling and for dismissing public concerns about the school levy defeat. Wells urges voters to support the November levy to fund a junior high and urges respectful engagement rather than anger.
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Board of Education
Chase
Athens
Arvin R. Wells
Forest St. Athens
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