Limits of power in Vietnam scrutinized
The piece discusses stalemate in Vietnam with no planned escalation or civilian government election. It notes Westmoreland’s puzzlement, rising US troop levels, heavy casualties and costs, and stronger enemy. It cites Theodore Draper arguing no decisive Communist defeat in Vietnam or Southeast Asia and notes Cuba and Indonesia contexts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vietnam
South Vietnam
Westmoreland
Saigon
U.S
United States
Theodore Draper
Southeast Asia
Draper
Stanford University
Hoover Institution
Cuba
Castro
Indonesia
Impressions Of Inez On Jewelry Theft And Lost Stamps
Mrs. George Smythe studies a sensational theft involving Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney's jewels totaling 1 457 500 dollars in Saratoga Springs while her best friend suffers the loss of 36 books of trading stamps valued as a personal blow. The piece contrasts grand larceny with a petty theft and ends with Smythe feeling safe in her own modest holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smythe
Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Mrs. Whitney
Saratoga
The Needle Trouble and Human Nature
A satirical riff on public concern and domestic life. The piece mocks blaming leaders for global conflicts while neglecting local issues and family relations. It contrasts international politics with PTA meetings and the chaos of human behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndon
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh
United Nations
PTA
SNCC Chief Carmichael Faces Repudiation and FBI Scrutiny
Washington columnist reports the SNCC board in Atlanta voted to reprimand Stokely Carmichael if he returns from abroad after calling for guerrilla tactics. The FBI builds a case against Carmichael and H. Rap Brown amid Havana ties, with other SNCC leaders abroad and vocal in the Peking line. Meanwhile, critiques of oil tax loopholes and price tricks loom in the broader political spotlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Anderson
Washington
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Atlanta
Stokely Carmichael
FBI
Hanoi
Peking
France
United States
SNCC
Carmichael
U.S
Havana
H. Rap Brown
Julius Lester
George Ware
Lester
Cleveland Sellers
Tokyo
Brown
Phillips Petroleum
Oscar Chapman
Interior
Phillips
Charles Joelson
D-N
West
Internal Revenue Service
Saco Valuation Debate Sparks Tax and Urban Renewal Fear
Marion Gordon Banks reports letters to the Journal attack the Saco assessors for sound valuation and equalization. The column charges the process as flawed, costly, and driven by Ohio interests, urging local experts to value property and criticizing urban renewal plans and a distant planning board.
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Saco
Ohio
U.S.A
Maine
Ohio Company
Portland
Ocean Park
Ferry Road
United States
Klunder
Saco Lhas
Boston
Idump
Saco River
Board of Assessors
Hanover
N.H
Marion Gordon Banks
Ambassador Knickerbocker Tale Ends In Tragedy And Irony
Washington columnist recalls the Knickerbocker tragedy of 1922 and its decades long aftermath. He notes the theater's decline into the Ambassador era and ties it to broader political digs, including GOP prospects and steel price talk. The piece blends local memory with national commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Maclean
Washington
Ambassador
Ambassador Theater
Knickerbocker
Wallingford
Reginald Wyckcliffe Geare
John L. McDonald
Harry M. Crandall
Punishing Parents May Aid Youth Crime Fight
Washington reports show judges in Utah and Connecticut pursuing stricter penalties for adults who aid teen drinking and crime. Some courts jail offenders and require community service while tightening liquor and ID laws. Experts note enforcement gaps and parent accountability as partial answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Cromley
Washington Correspondent Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Washington
Utah
Connecticut
Government camping policy hurts private trailer camps
In states with large parks private trailer camp operators complain of unfair competition from federal and state park services. Parks have asphalted areas and facilities while private camps face taxes and regulations, leading to higher fees and less business. The author urges charging comparable fees to private developments to prevent park crowding and preserve natural beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Kirk
Uncle Sam
Michigan
America
Three Minutes A Day Police Leaflet on Auto Theft Prevention
The New York police leaflet urges owners to lock doors ignition trunk and windows remove ignition keys and hide belongings when leaving a car unattended. It notes leaving keys in the ignition is a legal violation and stresses personal responsibility to reduce theft. It ends with a moral appeal and Bible verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
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Johnson
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House
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White House
George Romney
G.O.P
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William Scranton
LBJ
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James Keller
Jesus
Biddeford -Saco Journal
Adams Street
Biddeford
W. Paul Casavant
E. P. Ingalls
Associated Press
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