Public spending climbs as tax burden grows with welfare state
The piece argues that biannual forecasts put total U S government spending near 203 billion this year with federal outlays at 127 billion and state local costs rising. It claims real tax burden for those above poverty hits 4150 per family and notes historical burdens from 1950 to 1953, while public spending nears one third of GNP near 600 billion.
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Truman
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British mods redefine teen fashion amid smart image
The article describes British working class teens known as mods spending a portion of their income on stylish clothes, growing long hair, and rejecting scruffiness. They live at home with minimal expenses and seek self fulfillment through being smart, signaling a shift from crime focused youth culture.
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Britain
Syrian regime denounced over espionage case against American citizen
The State Department condemned Syria for denying legal due process to an American national of Syrian extraction accused of spying. The case, tied to a Soviet naval rocket, drew comparisons to Hitler era German-Americans and highlighted a pattern of anti-Americanism by Baathist authorities. Attasi is cited as having sacrificed his American citizenship.
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Syria
United Arab Republic
John Chamberlain Instant Status Complicating Chicago Schools
In Chicago debates on integration return to segregationist patterns emerge as whites move to suburbs and schools become more homogeneous. The piece cites Washington's 85 percent Black school population under Dr Hansen to illustrate how de facto separation shapes teaching and social outcomes.
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Washington, D. C
Carl Hansen
Washington
Hansen
Thailand Next Target in Southeast Asia Crisis
ROWLAND EVANS AND ROBERT NOVAK INSIDE REPORT. Thailand faces a possible Chinese backed strike on Udorn or other bases near Laos as part of a broader push to dominate Southeast Asia. Thanat pledges continued U.S. support while tightening Thai defenses and signaling that Thailand is the next target after South Vietnam.
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James Marlow on LBJ in Vietnam the political trap
The piece argues President Johnson faces a no win scenario in Vietnam. He cannot negotiate with Hanoi yet must avoid appearing weak or too aggressive. Truman’s Korea and Eisenhower’s campaign rhetoric loom as yardsticks for exit or escalation, risking domestic backlash and political damage regardless of choice.
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Truman
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Daughter Late From Weekend Visit Triggers Family Clash
Dear Abby column recaps two reader questions about a college girlfriend's 21 year old daughter and her 21 year old date returning home at 5 30 am causing a furious father and strained visit. A second note asks how to handle an 18 year old daughter brought to social events, with guidance to ease the family into allowing the daughter independence.
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Geo Ifelena
Gripes Echo Hallways Of New House Office Building
Washington The Rayburn House Office Building opens after eight years but Congressmen unhappy with space and layout bemoan inefficiencies. Offices provide 1400 square feet with back to back walnut desks and no clear staff access causing awkward conversations in a shared reception area.
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