Johnson defends McNamara move to World Bank
President Johnson says Defense Secretary McNamara wanted to leave for the World Bank and credits him for the resignation. Johnson portrays himself as not blocking the shift from first base to shortstop, noting McNamara’s repeated rejections of other high paying jobs and his aim for public service at the 107 nation bank.
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Canada Liberal Budget Hikes Taxes on Liquor Tobacco and Income
Ottawa AP The Liberal government unveiled a fourth budget in less than two years raising alcohol and tobacco taxes by 10 percent and adding a 5 percent income tax surcharge from Jan 1 to fund medical care insurance. The surcharge applies to bas ic tax above 100 dollars with a maximum of 600 dollars. Low income individuals and families escape.
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Disneyland as the greatest people trap ever built
A satirical take argues that Disneyland functions as a colossal trap for visitors, crafted by the mouse and his corporate backers. The piece critiques commercialism, spectacle, and the allure of themed parks shaping behavior and desire.
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Allen Expected To Resign At Afternoon News Session
Frederick M. Allen of the Public Utilities Commission plans a 2 p.m. news conference amid signals he will resign. Governor Curtis has pressed for the confirmation of Elmer H. Violette for the seat, but the all-Republican Executive Council has yet to act.
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Monet work fetches record price at Christie’s
A London art dealer paid 1 411 200 dollars for Claude Monet's The Terrace at St Adresse at Christie's. The sale by Rev Theodore Pitcairn and the Beneficia Foundation set a new Monet record, nearly tripling the previous high. Monet painted the piece in 1867.
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Theodore Pitcairn
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Bryn Athyn
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Agnew Gallery
Con Thien Front Erupts Amid Close-Quarter Battle
U S Marines drive North Vietnamese from bunkers near the DMZ after a four hour fight as 26 NVA and 15 Americans die. Meanwhile a US infantry battalion at Bu Dop near the Cambodian border repels a sustained Red assault and reports a larger enemy force still in contact.
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Demilitarized Zone
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Senators Mull Favorite Son Roles in McCarthy Bid
Two Democratic senators Hartke and McGovern consider favorite son campaigns to bolster McCarthy in 1968. Both back McCarthy’s Vietnam opposition and could help unite state delegations. McCarthy targets Wisconsin Nebraska Oregon California and may contest New Hampshire.
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Eugene J. McCarthy
Vance Hartke
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George S. McGovern
South Dakota
McCarthy
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Oregon
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