Too Little Too Late in Johnson Anti-Inflation Plan
The piece criticizes President Johnson’s temporary suspension of the 7 percent investment tax credit and accelerated depreciation while praising a promised $3 billion spending cut and reduced government bond sales. It warns the policy may hurt investment and jobs, notes potential future tax increases as an “ace in the hole,” and stresses the plan’s limited immediate impact.
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NY Politics Splits Liberals and Conservatives in Governor Race
The article analyzes New York politics around the gubernatorial race between Rockefeller and OConnor, the Liberal Party clash over whom to back, and the rise of Roosevelt Jr as a candidate the Liberals hope to field. It notes internal party tensions, boss influence, and strategic moves impacting Rockefeller’s position and the Conservatives under Professor Paul Adams.
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Stanley Seingut
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Murph
Hubert Humphrey
Jfk
West Virginia
Rafael Trujillo
Congress
Frank O’connor
Paul Adams
Alex Rose
South Africa
United Nations at 21 Years Faces Red China Question
James Marlow reviews the UN in its 21st year highlighting exclusion of Red China, U Thant’s exit talk, and the U S position amid shifting and unclear policy. He notes ongoing debates over containment and the pace of peacekeeping amid Viet Nam concerns.
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UN General Assembly
Red China
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Johnson
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U Thant
Viet Nam
Red
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Arthur J. Goldberg
U.S
Goldberg
White House
Dean Rusk
China
Time To Reflect on Constitution Week Observance
The Messenger highlights Constitution Week September 17 to 23 and reprints DAR Magazine text stressing a Christian nation, the role of the Declaration, and teaching children faith, liberty, and civic duty while resisting socialism and mob rule.
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DAR
Congress
Super Spies Dominate Cold War Reconnaissance
Since the U-2 era end, the United States and the Soviet Union expanded satellite spying. The U S Samos and Ferret systems stay aloft months and deliver film, images, and eavesdropped comms to ground crews. The rival Cosmos satellites run brief eight day orbits, leaving little hidden from air force analysis.
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Francis Gary Powers
United States
Soviet Union
U. S
China
New Phase in Science Advances After Gemini 11 Mission
Washington insight notes that Gemini 11 achieved a rendezvous with Agena satellite, enabling three days of tests. The piece discusses U.S. science rebuilding after World War II, vast funding, and contested grant practices amid debates on priorities, space, and the role of government and industry. It highlights Johnson's Medicare launch and calls for deliberate pacing in choosing a new scientific rationale.
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Conrad
Gordon
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Atomic Energy Commission
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Johnson
Congress
Fred Harris
D-Okla
Henry Reuss
D-Wis
Donald Hornig
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Wilson prepares Western speaking tour as campaign ramps up
The Messenger notes a new presidential campaign push with Woodrow Wilson planning speeches in Western states. The Railway Brotherhood backs Wilson in a show of support. Wallace Reid and Cleo Ridgely star in The Selfish Woman at the Majestic Theatre in Athens. Roosevelt advocates civilian control of the defense industry. Fr B Dilley reports Ohio University registration at 3 047 for the new term.
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Cleo Ridgely
Majestic Theatre
Athens
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Fr. B. Dilley
Ohio University
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