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Indians in Washington face funding squeeze for education and welfare
The piece notes President Johnson's past vows to put Indians first and to fund self help efforts, but a White House task force warns that spending is unlikely this session. The shift from paternalism to teaching self-reliance flows through the Indian Affairs Commissioner's report amid broader urban adaptation plans.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
Primaries Continue As Nixon McCarthy Fight Johnson Absence
Nixon seeks a March 12 win by stressing Vietnam leadership and vowing to end the war with full U S power if elected. McCarthy would end the war by withdrawal. Rockefeller’s war stance remains undecided while Goldwater watches the GOP liberal camp. Independent voters await war position.
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Romney
New Hampshire
Johnson
Richard M. Nixon
Eugene J. McCarthy
Minnesota
Nixon
McCarthy
Vietnam
Pacific
America
United States
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Nelson Rockefeller
Barry Goldwater
Impeachment Action Against President Johnson in Senate
Thaddeus Stevens and Rep. John A. Bingham appeared February 25, 1858 at the Senate bar to impeach President Andrew Johnson for high crimes and misdemeanors as public excitement rose. The Senate ultimately failed to convict by a single vote.
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Andrew Johnson
Senate
John F. Kennedy
Charles I
High Court of Justice
Louis XVI
Warren Hastings
House of Lords
Thaddeus Stevens
Committee On Reconstruction
John A. Bingham
House
Johnson Impeachment Trials and Their Historic Precedent
The piece recalls two failed impeachment attempts against Andrew Johnson and frames the Tenure of Office Act clash as a ritual struggle. It notes Johnson’s valedictory rebuke on March 3 1869, his Senate return on March 5 1875, and a historian’s view of him as a demagogue. It ends with broader impeachment context including nine judge actions and one cabinet member convicted.
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Johnson
Senate
Ernest Sutherland Bates
White House
Congress
Gen
Grant
Economic growth slows after wartime surge
The article contrasts growth under Eisenhower and Kennedy Johnson eras, noting 1952–60 averages below 3 percent, 1962–66 near 6 percent, and last year at 2.6 percent. It cites service sectors driving the rise, a war economy restraining industrial output, and forecasts that peacetime demand could lift growth.
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John I’. Kennedy
Johnson
Kennedy-Johnson
Toy Fair opens amid debate over provocative playthings
The 65th annual American Toy Fair in New York draws 10,000 buyers amid concern over toys that blend science and technology with mature themes. Vendors promote educational kits while critics call some items like a lumped rubber toy degrading and inappropriate for youths.
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Coliseum
New York
Johnsons Travel Tariff Plan Faces Harsh Criticism
The Johnson administration faces sharp opposition to a proposed travel tax and overseas travel tariffs. Economists and columnists call it an administrative monstrosity and a grave attack on personal liberty, while Travel Weekly notes potential harmful effects on American exports and the travel deficit.
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Johnson
Boston Herald
Capitol Hill
Eliot Janeway
Congress
John Chamberlain
Travel Weekly
Obligations of Free Press by Leon Dennen
Secretary of State Dean Rusk criticized critics of the Vietnam war and urged balanced reporting. Dennen argues a free press must report facts carefully, weigh significance, and resist censorship even in crisis, citing Vietnamese views and the dangers of partisan bias.
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Leon Dennen
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NEA Forelgn
Dean Rusk
Johnson
Vietnam
Leon Denwen
Rusk
Hussein Urges Battle If Talks Fail
King Hussein of Jordan said there should be another Arab summit to prepare for battle with Israel if political efforts fail to recover territories occupied last June. He spoke on nationwide radio on the eve of the Muslim feast Bahlamn, urging continued political action while signaling readiness to fight if no honorable settlement is reached.
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Amman
Jordan
Hussein
Israel
Bahlamn
Political Tax Surcharge and Inflation Debate Sequel
National discussion centers on Johnson’s proposed 1 cent surcharge to fund war costs and inflation relief. Wilbur Mills hints at support if war spending grows, while criticizing tax loopholes and inflation dynamics as campaign pressures shape fiscal policy.
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Pees Tan
Johnson
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Wilbur Mills
House Ways and Means
Washington
Mills
Congress
Balderdash
Two Nightmares in a Split Electoral Crisis
A.P. News Analysis explores a potential presidential deadlock if no candidate wins 270 electoral votes. It details House selection of a president and Senate choice for vice president, with party control shaping outcomes and a fictional scenario from James Baker.
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Alabama
South Carolina
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Chamber
Bakers Create Larger Roll From Small Loaf
A baker proves skill by shaping a small loaf into a larger roll through careful kneading and baking. The demonstration showcases craft technique and patience in traditional bakery work.
Signs and tides of Kashmir clash over Abdullah and peace
A Srinagar airport sign notes Lions Club meetings and Kashmir life unfolds with handwoven Kashmiri rugs and Mogul traditions. The piece tracks Sheik Abdullah’s long detention, his release by India, and the Kashmir dispute amid India Pakistan tensions.
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Srinagar
Vale of Kashmir
Lions Club
Himalayas
Tions Club
Stinagar
Lake Dal
Sheik
Mohammed Abdullah
Tindian
Kashmir
India
Pakistan
Abdullah
Indira Gandhi
United Nations
Rann of Cutch
United Press International
May Attack Aims to Undercut Ribicoff in Connecticut Senate Race
The piece analyzes Ed May's strategic announced bid against Senator Abe Ribicoff. It notes May will exploit Ribicoff strengths while challenging his record, aiming to portray Ribicoff as out of touch with complex wartime and Vietnam policy. May’s outsider tactics threaten Ribicoff’s established position and image.
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Ed May
U.S. Senate
Oval
Sen
Abe Ribicof
Ribicoff
May
Vietnam
Connecticut
Teague
Senate
Johnson
Humphrey to Address Coast Guard Academy Cadets
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey agreed to speak at the Coast Guard Academy’s 82nd commencement on June 4. The announcement was made by Rear Adm. A. H. Ergel, the academy’s superintendent.
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NEW London
Hubert H. Humphrey
Coast Guard Academy
Humphrey
A. H. Ergel
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