In Our Opinion Investigator Throws New Light on Viet Bombings
Howard A. Rusk of the New York Times reports from 20 South Vietnamese hospitals that napalm burns were not observed and that most war injuries come from gasoline. He notes civilian casualties rise with conflict and credits U S and other non Communist aid for keeping the hospital system functioning. He urges continued U S support to provide medical care and healing.
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Pentagon
Vietnam
New York Times
the Times
Howard A. Rusk
Rusk
South Vietnam
17Th Parallel
Gulf of Siam
United States
President’s firm Vietnam stance voices for volunteers
Paul Harvey comments urge a strong, rapid win in Vietnam with a transition to voluntary service. He calls for higher pay for service members, a frozen draft during conflict, and a shift away from mass conscription toward skilled specialists. He argues for a ready, efficient military and warns against prolonged reluctance.
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Congress
Vietnam
Chilean President Frei Builds Education Housing and Land Reform
Washington Merry Go Round president Ed uardo Frei Montalva outlines a nonviolent Chilean revolution focused on education with UNESCO praise, mass school meals, expanded secondary and nine-year education, massive housing programs, health mobile centers, and aggressive agrarian reform amid aristocratic opposition and erosion concerns. He notes university students helping build schools and a nationwide tree-planting drive with army and community participation.
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LBJ
Johnson
Unesco
Paris
United States
Chile
Peru
Senate
Bird
Readers share praise and concerns on local cinema and paper
A resident writes to the Journal praising layout changes and Seagull basketball coverage while criticizing the Central Theatre for showing unsuitable promo material. He urges local parents to voice views and recalls St Paddy banners and newspaper pride with regional rivalries noted. The Coastwatcher also commends the Journal’s updated format.
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Journal
Old Orchard Beach
Twin City
Maine
York County
St. Paddy
New York County
Washington wartime policy tests Johnson in shadow of 1968 race
Washington correspondent analyzes Lyndon Johnson's handling of the Vietnam war as a limited conflict amid the looming 1968 election. The piece contrasts his cautious approach with pressures from both right and left, noting Truman's 1952 experience and the political peril of maintaining a middle course.
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Washington
Enterprise
Assa Washington
Vietnam
Johnson
U.S
Harry Truman
Korea
Truman
Lyndon Johnson
National Anthem Omission At MSG Sparks Debate
The article reports that for the first time in years the National Anthem was not played before the main event at Madison Square Garden. It questions whether Cassius Clay's Black Muslim handlers ordered the shelving and discusses broader unsigned debate.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Cassius Clay
Law denies right to get even in self defense cases
A court rejects a father’s claim that protecting his daughter justified beating a neighbor’s son. It explains the social contract limits punishment by individuals and notes cases where self defense or vindictive acts result in damages or acquittals.
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Hawkins
la Fontaine
To The Point Project Concern Good With Few Funds
Russell Kirk highlights Project Concern founded by Dr. Jim Turpin. The group funds clinics in Kowloon Hong Kong and hospitals in South Vietnam, with three Asian outposts and Vietnames village medical officer training. It relies on donations, runs a drug sorting warehouse in San Diego, and keeps overhead minimal.
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Russell Kirk
Congress
Project Concern
San Diego
California
P.O
Jim Turpin
Federal Treasury
Southeast Asia
Turpin
Kowloon
Hong Kong
China
South Vietnam
Bural
Thailand
Dr. Turpin
BYU Student Bikes 600 Miles Home From Provo
An 18 year old Brigham Young University freshman bicycled 600 miles to reach home in Belen New Mexico from Provo Utah in six days at the end of summer. He camped with friends and faced hot roads that caused his tires to stick. His gear included a spare tire and a pump.
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Belen
N. Mex
Brigham Young University
Provo
Utah
Biddeford-Seco Journal Daily Excerpt Feature
Public service column by Will Bernard discusses a homecoming theme and family unity with a religious reflection. It notes a tube repair kit and gear weighing about 30 pounds. The piece ends with a prayer urging efforts to keep homes happy and faithful.
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American Bar Association
Will Bernard
Paper dresses spark casual fashion commentary
In a light column tone The Needle notes the rise of paper dresses among women and jokes that men focus more on garment contents than packaging. It mocks fashion fuss as disposable and dismisses traditional dress debates as unmaterial.
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George Washington
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REVO
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