Missouri lawmaker questions arts grants amid budget fears
Rep. Durwood Hall of Missouri challenges National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities grants as the administration defends non defense spending. He calls for scrutiny of an $8,789 study on cartoons affecting political thought and a $20,000 biographical catalogue of London stage performers, amid war funding concerns.
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Missouri
Durwood Hall
London
Rep. Hall
Hall
Vietnam
Longer TV commercials spark debate on viewer patience
A leading ad agency chief says future TV ads may be longer and fewer, with three to ten minute air spots. A playful survey imagines a viewer melting away for snacks, calls, and back before the film resumes, highlighting potential consumer annoyance and advertiser cleverness.
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Pop
Government versus draft in a plea for victory and freedom
Paul Harvey argues against a government controlled draft and urges a return to a people governed republic. He criticizes shifts toward a super state, calls for voluntary enlistment, stronger military strategy, and decisive tech while warning of futile wars and mass conscription.
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Oregon
Hatfield
Aote
Sargent Shriver
Ted Kennedy
Dodd Klein ties fuel US policy dispute
Washington column attacks Sen Thomas Dodd and Gen Julius Klein for influence peddling with German industrialists to steer US foreign policy. It argues Klein funded campaigns to favor German arms interests and that Dodd helped maintain a hard line in Germany, long after Johnson sought détente.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
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United States
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Chicago
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Internal Security Committee
Germany
Sen. Dodd
Julius Klein
West
Mike Mansfield
West Germany
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Russia
USA
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Gentlemen and the Bomb A Look at Oppenheimer and Farrell
The obituary notes J. Robert Oppenheimer and General Thomas Farrell as key figures in the atomic bomb program. It recalls Alamogordo, Tinian, Groves, and debates over the weapon during WWII, including MacArthur's invasion plans and Farrell delivering critical news in Manila.
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Tom Farrell
Tinian
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Nagasaki
Alamogordo
Leslie Groves
Bill Laurence
New York Times
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Gen. Farrell
Gen. MacArthur
Roosevelt
Truman
Manila
MacArthur
Japan
Washington
Farrell
U.S
Poppy Day Tribute Urges Remembrance and Support
A Biddeford letter lauds Poppy Day as solemn tribute to war dead and living veterans. It highlights American Legion Rehabilitation programs, veterans hospitals, and pensions, urging wearing scarlet poppies on May 5 and 6 to honor those serving in Vietnam and support disabled veterans. The piece advocates gratitude, self reliance, and continuation of veterans care through auxiliary efforts led by Mrs. Alice Goulet.
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Biddeford
American Legion and Auxiliary
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Vietnam
Alice Goulet
Poppy
Foss St. Biddeford
The Needle and Labor Strife in Modern Life
A humorous column notes the conflict between labor and management and the growing role of the federal strike mediator. It jokes about how steady jobs leave others on relief or striking, while the public watches the power dynamics in workplaces. In Tucson, a science fair study finds quieter study improves grades.
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Joe Public
Washington's European gesture sparks distrust and weary tone
The piece argues President Johnson may skip an early European tour, while European leaders privately back U.S. policies but fear leftist backlash. It recalls Chamberlain and Lothian to warn against echoing prewar complacency, noting Europe’s growing economic strength and public disdain for U.S. Asia ventures amid Asia and Vietnam concerns.
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Bruce Biossat
Washington
Enterprise Assn
Johnson
Latin America
Asia
Europe
Humphrey
U.S
LBJ
Rome
Paris
London
Income tax relief for collegians debated in Senate vote
The Senate approved the Ribicoff plan two to one to allow up to 1500 dollars per year in income tax deductions for parents of college students. The proposal targets families earning under 10000 dollars and could boost private colleges by expanding options for tuition funding.
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Russell Kirk
Senate of the United States
Ribicoff
House of Representatives
Dominick
Behemoth University
Berkeley
Grandmother’s misrouted flight ends in London a surprise
A 60 year old dietitian planning a California visit was sent to London by mistake after boarding a Chicago departure. She spent four hours in London before resuming travel to Los Angeles, expressing astonishment at the mix up and wishing to see Buckingham Palace. The piece closes with a reflective prayer for readiness to assist others and for swift responses to requests for help.
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Los Angeles
London
Chicago
California
Buckingham Palace
London Bridge
Biddeford Saco Journal Publisher Details
Publisher W Paul Casavant and editor E P Ingalls listed for Biddeford Saco Journal at 11 Adams Street Biddeford Maine with separate business and editorial telephone numbers.
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Biddeford
Maine
W. Paul Casavant
E. P. Ingalls
Telephone
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