Ups and Downs of Civil Defense in the Nuclear Era
A long view of Civil Defense reveals cyclic public anxiety tied to Cold War tensions. Washington leaders flip flop on shelters, with McNamara and Johnson policies clashing against Congress reluctance and budget cuts. Critics argue shelter programs could save millions, urging urgent action despite past public hysteria.
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Johnson
Congress
Defense McNamara
McNamara
Kennedy
House Appropriations
Sen
Russell
Georgia
Senate Armed Services Committee
Johnson-McNamara
Khrushchev
Berlin
Vermont notes on schools courts and industry blend in editor insights
The editor reflects on summer curb work on Elm Street and a warm rural scene. Education Commissioner Holden notes hundreds of hours in school board meetings, highlighting the demanding public role of trustees. A rare civil trial in Bennington before a Stamford justice, with six jurors, illustrates Vermont’s unusual procedures. Carlo Walter profiles G S Precision Inc and president George Schneeberger, Swiss-born, linking small factories to Vermont industry.
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Village Highway Department
Elm Street
A. John Holden
Stamford
Atty
Reuben Levin
Carlo Walter
G.S. Precision, Inc
Vermont
George H. Schneeberger
Switzerland
Comment on Vermont sweepstakes proposal and beer bill
The Vermont public ponders a state sweepstakes like New Hampshire but the Legislature likely will reject it for now. Beer on Sundays sides narrowly pass the House, while a sweeps bill faces stronger opposition though some see potential profits. Vermont is urged to wait and study New Hampshire's rollout before acting.
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Vermont
New Hampshire
House
Ethel Waters
Francis X. Bushman
Xavier
Rod and Gun Open Trout Season in Vermont
The Vermont opening day for trout season began at 12 01 A M amid favorable water and weather. The state hatchery on South Stream Road has released fish into Bennington County streams, while anglers anticipate a robust season. The Battenkill River remains designated test waters from Manchester to the state line. Anglers are urged to report catches at red mail boxes for state stocking data, with fines for noncompliance.
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Vermont
South Stream Road
Bennington County
Battenkill
Manchester
New York State
Montpelier
Fish and Game Department
Washington Powers: Johnson Reappoints Ross, Swidler Exits
Washington dispatch reports President Johnson chose to reappoint Charles R. Ross to another five year term on the Federal Power Commission while Joseph C. Swidler announced he will not seek reappointment when his June 22 term ends. The move follows industry pressure and a push for neutral appointees aimed at balancing consumer and producer interests in electric power and gas regulation.
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Johnson
Joseph C. Swidler
White House
Federal Power Commission
Swidler
Charles R. Ross
FPC
Mr. Johnson
Ross
George Aiken
Carl E. Bagge
Chicago
Bagge
Everett McKinley Dirksen
Illinois
Theodore Roosevelt
Washington
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Connole
Eisenhower
Commission
New York Times
Abe Fortas
Clark Clifford
Thomas G. Corcoran
Clifford
Phillips Petroleum
Corcoran
Tennessee Gas Transmission
Fortas
Florida Gas Transmission
William Kenneth Jones
Columbia University
Permian Basin
Texas
New Mexico
Supreme Court
California
Instant expert boosts morale with no effort needed
A columnist recounts an “instant expert” trick learned from a Rembrandt joke that lets a person fake knowledge to gain social prestige. The piece mocks self improvement fads while detailing a humorous Oscars night misstatements and family amusement.
Political Bombs Tick In Big States New York and California
In a wary view of 1966 races, New York and California show split Democratic factions and looming battles. Governor Brown and Unruh clash in California while New York factions led by Wagner and Kennedy clash over governor nominations. Rockefeller looms amid party feuds as Johnson weighs harmonizing moves.
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New York
California
Democratic
Pat Brown
Big Daddy
Unruh
State Assembly
Bob Wagner
New York City
Bobby Kennedy
Empire State
Bobby
Jack English
Nassau County
New York State
Lyndon Johnson
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr
Sam Stratton
Albany
Bec
Charlie Bucksley
Bronx
Liberal Party
Alex Rose
Robert Morgenthau
Nelson Rockefeller
Donnybrook
Jesse Unsruh
Reepublicans
Tom Kuchel
Washington
Joe Shell
Ronald Reagan
Brown
Big Daddy Unruh
Jesse Marvin
Los Angeles
Sam Yorty
Jimmy Roosevelt
George Murphy
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John Chamberlain
Dark Horse
Eugene Nickerson
Roosevelt
Rockefeller
Craig
Cole
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