The Cost of Peace: Global Arms Expenditure Across Nations
The United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency cites a $130 billion defense outlay, up $10 billion since 1962, with the US and USSR totaling $90 billion and underdeveloped nations spending $16 billion. The article argues wealthier states should curb arms racing and redirect funds to health and education, while noting the difficulty of enacting peaceful restraint amid greed and aggression.
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United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
Geneva
United Nations
United States
Soviet Union
NATO
1966 Seen as Year of the Elephant by Ford Republicans
House Republican Leader Gerald Ford predicts 1966 as the year of GOP gains. The Republican Campaign Committee aims to fund a campaign dinner with a $250 charge, yielding about 300000 for 140 incumbent House Republicans. Nixon as toastmaster declares 1966 could be the best year since 1946.
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Gerald R. Ford
Michigan
House
Republican Campaign Committee
Ford
Richard M. Nixon
Joseph W. Martin
Massachusetts
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Senate
New York Thruway Enforces Liquor Rules On Open Bottle
Drivers on the 559 mile New York State Thruway face fines of 250 dollars and up to 30 days in jail for drinking or carrying an open bottle of liquor while on the highway. Officials say the policy aims to maintain the low fatality rate seen on limited access expressways.
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New York State Thruway
65 And Over Population Growth and Death Rates
Each year more than 300,000 Americans enter age 65. On an average day 3,800 turn 65 and 2,970 die, yielding a net daily gain of 830 people or about 302,120 per year. The ratio is expected to rise with better medical care and social security extending life expectancy.
Carmichael and Meredith Questioned on TV About Mississippi March
On Face the Nation and Meet the Press, Stokely Carmichael and James Meredith gave vague answers about their Mississippi march plans. Carmichael declined to name officials backing his stance and questioned Johnson’s voting rights policies. Meredith, shot during the march, avoided a direct pledge to be armed on return, while noting the need to confront fear among voters.
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James Marlow Washington
Stokely Carmichael
Mississippi
James H. Meredith
CBS
Carmichael
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Johnson
White House
Howard University
Meredith
New York
Meet the Press
Washington Commerce feud stalks Connor and Foley
Inside report shows Secretary John Connor and Assistant Secretary Eugene Foley locked in a power struggle over regional development powers. Connor erodes Foley authority by not consulting him on chair appointments, naming Bill McCandless to Ozark Commission with his OK, while Foley is bypassed on Great Lakes commission.
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Washington
John Connor
Eugene Foley
Connor
Foley
Small Business Administration
Commerce Department
Bill McCandless
Oklahoma City
Ozark Commission
Fred Harris
Oklahoma
MacCandless
Great Lakes Commission
Minnesota
Hubert Humphrey
Feud fuels Washington clash over DC home rule and politics
The feud between Connor and Foley spills across Washington as they attack each other while backing federal development programs. LeRoy Collins plans a 1968 Senate run in Florida. Oregon figures Green and Morse clash over home rule, delaying direct election of DC school officials amid Ed Labor maneuvers.
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Foley
Connor
Washington
Congress
Commercce
LeRoy Collins
Flori
Oregon
New York
House Education and Labor Committee
Morse
Senate District of Columbia
Edith Green
Wayne Morse
Powell
Green
Education and Labor
D. C
Navel Victory Sparks Light-Hearted Diet Pinch Hail
HAL BOYLE recalls a humorous weight loss milestone as he notices his navel again after shedding 23 pounds this year. He shares a playful celebration with his wife and outlines a simple, satirical “bury the plate leftovers” diet to slim from 216 to 193 pounds.
Dear Abby Advice on a Son And a Mother's Remarriage
A widow mother asks how to remarry with a 14 year old son opposing the match. Abby advises marrying the man and guiding the son to build his own social life. the son’s perspective is adolescent yet understood. A second letter complains of a mother cutting graduation guest lists. Abby affirms the mother's right to guide and the teen should listen.
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Abby
Joel
Ower
Malcolm X Autobiography Seen as Revealing Social Document
The Autobiography of Malcolm X, written with Alex Haley, is praised as a significant social document. The piece traces Malcolm Little’s rise from a troubled youth to Black Muslim leader, his assassination in 1965, and the book’s shift from hardback to paperback, noting its impact on readers and critics alike.
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Robert L. Powers
Messenger
Malcolm X
WASP
Elijah Muhammad
Malcolm
Far East
Harlem
Alex Haley
Haley
Grove Press
Dell Books
Citizens of Boys State Thank Ohio University Hosts
Cole County citizens of Boys State thank the businesses, owners and university city officials for the warm atmosphere during their stay at Ohio University. They note they speak for others in offering appreciation.
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the Messenger
Cole County
Boys State
Ohio University
Boys State appreciation from organizers in Athens
The message thanks 1350 Boys Staters and acknowledges Cole County Commissioners Chairmen for hosting the American Legion activity. It notes appreciation for the experience in government and mentions photos by Jon Webb and individuals William J. Mayer and Jac Bloomberg.
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Athens
American Legion
Cole County
Joe Palazzo
Jac Bloomberg Ed Yackey
the Messenger
Jon Webb
William J. Mayer
Pomeroy
Messenger Publishing Co. mailing details from Athens Ohio
The Messenger Publishing Co of Athens Ohio lists mailing information under the 1918 act. The notice cites Secure Class mail and delivery to multiple addresses with Associated Press attribution and 43 West Union Street Athens Ohio 45701.
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Oatly & Burdey
Athena Post Offices
Associated Press
the Messenger Publishing CO
Athens
Ohie
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D.C
Henry Reuss
Wisconsin
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Adam Clayton Powell
Hal Boyle
France
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Kennedy
Muhammad
Malcolm Little
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Lansing, Mich
Chio
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