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They Saw They Met Who Won in Viet Nam Talks
The article discusses Soviet and American positions in Viet Nam, noting Moscow’s technicians hit by American strikes and deaths among Russians. It describes a White House meeting with Andrei Gromyko, underscoring efforts to thaw Cold War tensions while avoiding China’s charge of collusion. It highlights aims to limit Chinese influence and cautions Johnson to stay firm on Viet Nam sacrifices.
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Senate gridlock ends DC home rule fight for now
Senate leaders weary of a long session and a looming filibuster end the DC home rule debate for this session. The clash over civil rights, with 63 percent of Washington's population Black, leaves Washington’s municipal status unresolved as the question lingers for Congress and the nation.
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Education Bill Boosts $10.8 Billion Aid Package
The 89th Congress passed two large education bills totaling $10.8 billion, including $4.4 billion for colleges and students and $6.4 billion for elementary and secondary schools. Both measures sailed through without opposition as leaders watched the calendar.
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House and Senate clash over education funding adjournment target
By October 22 the target date for adjournment looms as both chambers push education bills. The House favors 5.8 billion in school aid, 600 million less than the Senate, and 2.9 billion for one year of college aid versus the Senate 4.4 billion for two years. The Senate plan adds 445 million for student loans, opposed by the President, while the House already authorized 385 million. Most funds would support classrooms and libraries at universities and colleges. Conference moves aim to resolve differences before adjournment.
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Employment shifts show teens drop and women rise in September
Labor data indicate teen labor force fell by about 500000 from August to September with 7143000 youths employed as 3 million returned to school. Employed women over 25 rose by about 500000 to 20554000 as jobs were redesigned to fill skilled roles, signaling gradual skill realignment and a steady 1967 outlook.
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Supreme Court declines review on Maryland church tax exemption
The Supreme Court refused to review the Maryland Court of Appeals ruling upholding tax exemptions for church buildings used for public worship. The decision suggests continued tolerance of church property exemptions as aiding communities, despite arguments that such subsidies violate the First Amendment.
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Selecting Judges in New York May Move to Merit System
Connecticut’s system shows balance among governor partisans and bar, but New York faces criticism for voter elected judges. A reform movement seeks to place judicial selections in a merit framework via the upcoming constitutional convention, challenging entrenched political battles.
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Thailand's Thanat Khoman on U S ties and independence
In an interview Thanat Khoman Thailand's foreign minister defends U S policy in Southeast Asia against claims of Thai subordination. He cites U S troops as not requested but welcomed, warns against communism and Red China's influence, and calls for a world of sovereign allies while pursuing Thailand's social reforms.
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Comic Dictionary Entry Goes Missing in OCR Fragments
A partial OCR fragment hints at a comic dictionary entry describing a woman who will go to great lengths to avoid wide spaces. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear names, dates, or locations to specify.
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Michigan to Vote on Lowering Voting Age to 18
AP analysis notes push to shorten the voting age in Michigan to 18 amid broader ballot questions nationwide. It details proposals in Florida North Dakota Washington Wisconsin and Texas addressing residency requirements and the voting rights of servicemen, with references to state amendments and the 1965 Supreme Court ruling.
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Military Men Say Viet Monsoon Overestimated in War
McNamara says progress in Vietnam exceeded expectations while Saigon and Pentagon officers argue monsoon offensives are overstated. Captured plans reveal Viet Cong aims to split Vietnam and threaten Saigon, but no large drives materialized. Morale up as 11,614 volunteer for longer tours. rural development lagging.
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Teamsters Endorse Mayers in Connecticut Election
Stamford mayor Thomas C. Mayers, a Republican, wins Teamsters backing for state comptroller as part of a Democratic slate in Connecticut. The endorsement, announced by Edward Kaminsky, comes with a controversy over Mayers proposed downzoning city sites for low income housing.
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Reactions to LBJ Speech Ripple Through East Europe
Foreign News Commentary notes two key effects from President Johnson’s conciliatory tone toward communist East Europe. Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko signaled possible U S Soviet nonproliferation talks while West Germany fears Erhard’s government faces renewed trouble amid policy shifts. The piece questions US aims on Oder Neisse lines and Potsdam era territory as Potsdam era diplomacy potentially shifts.
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On Wooing the Press in Connecticut Politics
A commentary on how candidates fail or succeed with the press, recalling Abe Ribicoff’s principled stance and the perils of mass flattery. The piece argues that press rulers crave independent minds, and genuine dialogue beats pandering in shaping gubernatorial campaigns.
Vocational Education Week Declared by Connecticut Governor
Gov John Dempsey named the week of Oct 23 to Oct 29 as Vocational Education Week praising CT 14 vocational schools and four institutes for supplying skilled workers. State education official Joseph Murphy notes enrollment rose from 32 000 in 1957 to over 57 000 in ten years.
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Minot Attacks Reserve Bill On Vietnam War Stand
Independent candidate Stephen Minot, a Trinity College professor running in the Sixth district, condemned passage of the military bill authorizing a reserve call up. He warned it could mobilize over a million men and pressed incumbent Bernard F. Grabowski to answer for supporting the measure.
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