Social Security principle questioned in Medicare debate
The Wall Street Journal analyzes Senator Clinton Anderson’s critique of Senate Finance Committee plans linking Medicare to Social Security. It argues the proposal widens entitlements, allows taxpayer funding for all elderly care, and raises concerns about expanding a universal government obligation beyond need.
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Clinton P. Anderson
Senate Finance Committee
Anderson
The
Wall Street Journal
Notes and Quotes on Education Versus Unemployment
The author argues unemployment stems from an education gap. Millions lack jobs while employers seek skilled workers from vocational and junior colleges. Growth and survival depend on more university trained scientists and engineers, plus many technicians to implement and maintain innovations.
Grand Old Lady Reaches 85
The article notes Helen Keller turning 85 with a quiet birthday at her Arcant Ridge home. Retired and in good health for her age, she lives with her dog Tinker and a garden, having reduced writing and public speaking in recent years.
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Helen Keller
Anne Sullivan
Miss Keller
Arcan
Ridge
Tinker
Clash of GOP factions colors 1966 politics
John Chamberlain laments Ray Bliss attacks on the Free Society Association formed by Barry Goldwater. He argues splinter groups shape national campaigns and contrasts Bliss's stance with Lindsay's New York fusion bid. The piece highlights two party tensions and predicts Rose versus Buckley in future battles.
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Ray Bliss
Free Society Association
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Barry
Ripon Society
Trumbull Society
National Citizens’ Committee
Charley Taft
Committee For
Progressive Congress
Warren Sisheimer
Project 68
John Lindsay
New York
Lindsay
New York City
Alex Rose
Liberal
Free Society
Democratic Party
Jor Democratic Action
COPE
Liberal Party
William Buckley
Rose
Bill Buckley
Buckley
Rent Subsidy Plan Could Cost LBJ His First Defeat
Inside Report says a new private sponsorship rent subsidy for low income families faces bipartisan House opposition. Johnson showed little zeal for the plan while liberal lawmakers and public housing leaders clash, fearing unknown outcomes and political backlash.
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Johnson
Congress
House
Federal Treasury
LBJ
New York
John V. Lindsay
White House
Wright Patman
Texas
Patman
Letters to the Editor Critiques Keller Column
A reader in Cleveland rebutts David Keller's April article in The Messenger. He defends American rights to self determination, condemns Vietnam policy as dangerous, and argues socialism as a valid path for social progress while urging democratic action.
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the Messenger
David Keller
Cleveland
Ohio University
Keller
Hitler
U.S
Half measures fail the man who can lead in Vietnam
Capt. Nguyen Xuan Loc, a capable district chief in the Montagnard region near the Lao border, earned a reputation comparable to Lawrence of Arabia. He rebuilt trust, fed and trained tribespeople, and issued weapons with no losses, while fearing promotion because his role is deemed indispensable.
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Khe Sanh
South
Viet Nam
Nguyen Xuan Loc
Lee
Lish. Loe
United States
Lac
Laos
Bettter
Ft. Benning
Dear Abby readers weigh party rules against tradition
In a reader exchange Abby advises that hosting habits can clash with social norms. A couple’s compromise of driving separately is noted but public opinion warns it may not look proper. The column includes related letters on hunting ethics, temptations, neighborly help, and piano bench etiquette.
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Abby
Release Restrictions Forseen On Mariner 4 Pictures of Mars
Letter to the editor from J Douglas Stewart of Athens criticizing the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and scientists for claiming proprietary rights to Mariner 4 Mars photos. He argues public funding and taxpayer interests demand public release and accountability for space imagery.
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Messenger In the Messenger
Mars
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Mariner
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Eve
Adam
Speaking
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Ohcoro
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