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Soviet Tank Use Signals Escalation in Vietnam War
The PT 76 tanks entered the Langvai attack under U S leadership with five reported destroyed. U S analysts warn the move signals broader Soviet aid in Korea and Vietnam while fearing further surprises. A naval escalation near North Korea includes Soviet ships and radar intercept vessels following the Pueblo incident.
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Historians Call For Better Use Of Films In Education
The American Historical Association discusses a U.S. Office of Education grant to improve film use in secondary education and colleges. Prof. William B. MacNeill notes a wide gap between historians and filmmakers and critiques entertainment driven reenactments and travelogues. He argues for historically content rich films to engage students across levels.
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Chicago University
January Unemployment Dips to 3.5 Percent
January unemployment rate fell to 3.5 percent the lowest since 1953 as more women left the labor force or stopped job searches. The Labor Department counted about 3.1 million unemployed, including 1.3 million men, 1.1 million women, and 649,000 teenagers, marking the third straight monthly drop from 4.3 percent in October.
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Unemployment Rates Highlight Racial Gap in January
The data show whites at 3.7 percent and non whites at 8.8 percent unemployment. In January whites were 3.2 percent and non whites 6.4 percent. Total unemployed: whites 2.5 million and non whites 620,000.
Anti Crime Laws: Congress Studies Police Powers and Evidence
A broad congressional study addresses crime control including police authority, evidence gathering, electronic eavesdropping, and the handling of confessed criminals. The piece notes public fatigue with rising crime and demands for stronger law enforcement powers.
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Call for reciprocal 12 mile coastline limits in Congress
A bipartisan push in Congress seeks a universal 12 mile limit for all nations along U S shores. Senators Griffin and Nelson back a plan to require foreign vessels to stay 12 miles offshore, arguing current access gives espionage advantages to allies of the Soviet Union and North Korea.
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Soviets Lead in Space Debris Count, U S Trails
North American Air Defense Command reports 156 pieces of orbital debris left by Russia last year versus 117 by the United States. Since Sputnik, U S debris total stood at 777, Russia 124 before this year, signaling a Soviet advance but still behind the United States.
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Consumer abuse worries prompt Proxmire credit life insurance stance
Senator Proxmire of Wisconsin warns against automatic billing for credit life insurance by Montgomery Ward and urges action to protect shoppers. He backs state law reform or a truth in lending amendment to curb postcharge decisions that pressure consumers.
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Tax Tips for Divorced Parents and Itemized Deductions
Sylvia Porter outlines how to approach deductions for contributions interest taxes and medical expenses after divorce. The article notes that deduction amounts vary by income, that proof may be required, and explains dependency rules for the $600 child deduction and custody considerations. It also warns against over or under claiming compared with averages and mentions forthcoming Treasury guidance on exchangeable expense statements.
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Safety ruler campaign targets auto death reduction
Raymond J. Harris of St. Louis County circulated 7 inch rulers to promote the safety program. The rulers feature the slogan make it a rule be extra safe with the extra inch colored red.
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Raymond J. Harris
National Whirligig on travel tax sparks Congress debate
The piece criticizes President Johnson's proposed travel tax as unfair to middle income travelers and calls out lawmakers like Rep. James A. Burke for defending foreign travel rights. It notes the tax would hit the average traveler while permitting large deductions for the wealthy and jet set. It contrasts Treasury Fowler's stance with broader balance of payments concerns and cites U.S. debts and foreign IOUs.
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Wallace Hopeful Third-Party Run Shapes 1960 Election
The piece analyzes past third-party bids including Wallace and Thurmond and considers how a Wallace run could affect the 1960 race. It notes Roosevelt and Wilson splits in prior elections and explains how targeted state wins could yield an electoral majority despite not sweeping popular votes.
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Mississippi
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Truman
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John F. Kennedy
Shriver’s Exit and the Fate of the Great Society Shows
The piece compares Shriver’s leadership of the Peace Corps and the War on Poverty to a Broadway star system, noting his departure could end the programs’ run. It suggests his exit may lead to a gradual fade as new leadership appears, with congressional backing waning and public interest shifting. Shriver’s next move is described as probable Illinois Senate pursuit, not a Kennedy ally or McNamara replacement.
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Lyndon Johnson
Texas
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Lawyers Push Back Against Auto Insurance Reform
The Connecticut bar resists standardizing injury awards and broader jail terms for driving without a license. It argues each injury has a unique value and fault must be proven, fearing a loss of legal expertise and social justice nuance in proposed reforms. The piece warns State Insurance Commissioner Bill Cotter may face scrutiny in the upcoming General Assembly.
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Bill Cotter
Probers Hire CPA in Case Against Sen E V Long
The Senate ethics committee hires Carmine Bellino, a CPA, to assist in its probe of Sen Edward V Long D MO. Bellino, known for Teamsters financial affairs, joins the investigation into alleged misuse of a wiretap probe to aid James R Hoffa. Chief Counsel Fern would not comment.
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