Law Day keystone of civilization and change
Editorial muses Law Day as a reminder that law, from Hammurabi to modern codes, forms civilization. It notes the vast total of laws, the challenge of knowledge, and the need to refine rather than abandon the principle of law as a public good. It cites Johnson and urges thoughtful reform within Legal order.
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Hammurabi
United States
American Bar Association
Florida
Blackstones
Samuel Johnson
Air strikes in Vietnam rely on pressure and timing
Washington correspondent Ray Cromley argues limited bombing in North Vietnam can signal resolve and slow infiltration only if paired with intensified South Vietnamese pressure. He recalls WWII and Korea lessons, noting air strikes alone delay but do not kill supply lines, urging sustained, broader offensive to deter Viet Cong and shorten the war.
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Ray Cromley
Washington
Enterprise Assn
U.S
Viet Nam
Japan
Hiroshima
Tokyo
Moscow
North
Ho Chi Minh
Korea
United States
South
Peyton Place expands as TV schedule shifts in Hollywood
Hollywood notes report Peyton Place will move to a three a week schedule next season expanding its cast and production. Mia Farrow discusses workload and media scrutiny while the show promises ongoing new episodes through summer.
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Bob Thomas
Hollywood
England
ABC
Mia Farrow
Mia
Maureen O'Sullivan
John Farrow
Consumer goods in Soviet planning expose narrow supply lines
The piece argues that despite promises in the next five year plan, Soviet citizens face high prices and scarce consumer items due to a planned economy. It notes black market activity and slow progress in meeting demand for items like nylons and suits, concluding ordinary buyable goods remain unreachable under communism.
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Russia
Soviet bloc reasserts leadership in world communist sphere
After Khrushchev, the Soviet Union slows then reasserts influence in Africa and Asia. Moscow extends aid to North Vietnam and discusses long term assistance. Uganda denounces U.S. Viet Nam actions and pledges solidarity with Congo rebels while Moscow seeks support in Algeria, Ghana, and Mali. U.S. interests face renewed confrontation risk with a stronger rival.
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Nikita Khrushchev
Russia
Red China
Southeast Asia
China
Congo
Africa
Viet Nam
Hanoi
Moscow
Uganda
U.S
Algeria
Ghana
Mali
Peking
U. S
United States
Pedestrian perils and traffic style in Saigon streets
Boyle paints Saigon traffic as a dangerous, colorful scene where pedestrians are fair game and curfew hours soften risk. He notes the social pecking order by vehicle ownership from pedal taxis to government chauffeurs and recalls a rider with three children aboard discussing world affairs.
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Hal Boyle
Saigon
South Viet Nam
Far East
Paris
Europe
Money plan for newlyweds by Roger Babson
Babson urges newlyweds to set up a family economic program early. He advises choosing a small, efficient apartment, updating life-insurance beneficiaries, drawing wills, and changing titles on accounts. He stresses listing address changes, notifying employers, banks, and agencies, and starting with a mutually agreed budget to avoid future headaches.
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Babson Park
Mass
Social Security Office
Draft Board
Death preferred to life by Muriel Lawrence
The columnist questions fallout shelters after Secretary McNamara cites 80 million potential deaths in a nuclear attack. She argues apathy toward shelters hides grief for a ruined world and rejects surviving a postwar Earth, preferring death to a world where humanity has perished.
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Defense
McNamara
America
Ger
Joint budget tips for young married couples in local notice
The piece argues for a joint checking account to track income and budget clearly. It warns that cancelled checks aid tax deductions but cautions young marrieds that a strict budget should not limit family life and flexibility.
Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues and Answers Snapshot
Readable crossword clues from 18 Across to 9 Across include People of the bayou country 55 Star-shaped 59 Exaggerates 61 Byzantine picture 62 majesty 63 Special occasion 64 Composer of Music in the Air 65 Book of the New Testament 66 Oriental civet cat 67 Son of Aphrodite 1 Famous composer 2 Mountain range of Turkestan 3 Historic Horatio: 2 words 4 Body from outer space 5 Signs of disuse 6 Immune code 7 Pretends to engage in A Decay 9 Mistaken
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Aphrodite
Turkestan
Subtle punch from The Bookshelf Essays pack
Norman Ward's Crown edition gathers brief essays with a gentle, amused tone akin to The Talk of the Town. The Canadian political science professor rails gently at human quirks domestic crises sports and academic life with mild, tickling humor.
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Norman Ward
Ward
Reading
New Yorker
Canada
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