Harry Truman's rise from caretaker to wartime president
A historical overview of Harry S. Truman's ascent after FDR's death on April 15 1945. It covers Truman's decisive wartime choices, postwar policies like the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan, Cold War challenges, decisions in Korea and China, and his notable political style and leadership.
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Humphrey calls bombing reset in Vietnam talks
Senator Hubert Humphrey says Nixon’s renewed bombing North Vietnam is not the path to peace. He warns it could trigger Congress to cut war funding and advocates persistent negotiated settlement after his Russia tour suggests a new era of better relations may be possible.
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Schlesinger to lead CIA amid budget cuts and reforms
President Nixon plans to appoint James R. Schlesinger as CIA chief replacing Richard Helms. Officials foresee a tighter management style and significant federal spending reductions, with Helms reassigned to Tehran ambassadorial duties. Schlesinger, 43, comes from AEC leadership and faces a CIA culture of silence and deep policymaking.
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Work in America Report Urges Redesign of Jobs to Reduce Discontent
A federal study titled Work in America calls for redesigning dull, repetitive jobs to give workers more say, predicting improved health, family stability, and social participation. It notes pay ranks low in importance, with many workers seeking participation in decisions affecting their tasks, and urges creation of millions more jobs to absorb the unemployed and welfare recipients.
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Brezhnev’s stance tested by new US bombing campaign
Brezhnev urges caution as Washington resumes bombing North Vietnam, signaling sensitivity to U S Soviet relations. The Soviet leader faces pressure from hardliners while avoiding breaks with Moscow’s policy to engage the United States. He touts 50 years of USSR strength but must balance military and political internal forces.
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Christmas Practical Joke Ends With Shaky Surprise
A husband reveals how he used his wife’s habit of shaking wrapped gifts to deliver a double win. He packed a 120 pound blacksmith anvil as a gift, which backfired when she tried to shake it. He finally gave her a gallon of house paint to mix at home, then guided her to spread it in the basement as a practical present and a new cleaning task.
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White exclusivity by fraternal orders meets court scrutiny
A critic argues that Elks and Moose lodges still bar Black guests, noting Harrisburg Moose loses appeal on public accommodation license and Maine Elks hit by liquor rule. Yet Supreme Court rulings leave private clubs free to discriminate, creating a murky legal picture and moral critique.
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Hungarian 31 Above food and more word clues
Word puzzle clue list includes Hungarian 31 Across two words food terms and 32 Across partner, 5 Down pedal, 33 Across fresh start, 6 Across night bird, 41 Across dry as wine, 7 Across letter, 43 Across auto, 8 Across mistake, 45 Across right hand, 9 Across Hawaiian clue, 47 Across king comb form surface, 11 Across English school, 48 Across musical, 19 Across conger, 49 Across recent, 21 Across louse egg, 50 Across preposition, 23 Across di dishes, 52 Across dines, 24 Across Spani, 53 Across row food staple, 54 Across within 2 nude comb form, 26 Across heavy blow, 57 Across arrangement, 27 Across Indian ab he comb form, 3 Across rete Quanti sective of hay suffice.
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