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Two-Way Spread in War Presses Southeast Asia
The piece argues the communist strategy in Southeast Asia risks a southern pincers threat toward Vietnam. It notes Thai mountains militia actions, ongoing US surveillance, and Thai bases with airfields and a naval patrol to deter new attacks, while Malaysia faces its own tensions in Sarawak.
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War Savings Certificates clash with Great Society plans
President Johnson proposes war savings certificates with higher interest to fund wartime Viet Nam efforts. The plan faces doubt if earmarked for Great Society programs, risking politicization of war finance. Analysts warn mixing war and social programs could undermine support and the war effort.
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United Nations Grows With New Members In 21st Century
The United Nations nears 119 members as Indonesia returns after Sukarno’s pique over Malaysia’s Security Council seat. Adam Malik leads a four member delegation into the fold. Guyana is recommended for membership, set to be 119th. Bechuanaland becomes Botswana this fall, Basutoland becomes Lesotho in October. Swaziland and the Fed... await independence and possible membership.
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Question of self determination in UN debates
The General Assembly weighs universality versus fragmentation as new nations like the Maldive Islands seek UN membership. Critics say small states with populations under 100000 should not share voting weight with superpowers, arguing great powers chase votes rather than aid global welfare.
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Soviet Union
Americans face trillion dollar wealth per person figure
The United States total wealth is valued at 2.2 trillion dollars, yielding about 11,000 dollars per person in 1964. Professor John W. Kendrick explains the per capita figure in Morgan Guarantee Survey, noting growth from 1900 to 1964 and reflecting on modest personal progress.
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California Sets Pace To a British Television Producer
California is framed as the center of rapid tech growth with John Morgan forecasting a 21st century pattern. He envisions 20,000 computers replacing many jobs, a life split into schooling, work, and long retirements, and six months work with six months holiday. The piece notes taxes, debt, and cost of living as dampers to utopia and cites air pollution costing New York residents $65 yearly and $13 billion nationwide if extended.
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John Morgan
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Morgan
New York State Health Department
Tactless Jackie Kennedy Factories
The Charlotte News condemns publishers who publish sensational Jackie Kennedy covers and sensational claims about her private life. It argues these "Jackie Kennedy factories" invade privacy and clash with free press principles, contrasting them with tasteful features in Look Life McCall's and Good Housekeeping.
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Dollar buys less each year as inflation climbs
Sylvia Porter warns that the dollar’s buying power has fallen since 1946 and will edge lower through 1967. From 100 cents in 1946 to about 66 cents today, the erosion accelerates with Viet Nam war spending. Future steps may only slow, not stop, the decline.
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Coésts
Viet Nam
Pictionary Moralist Ponders Self Versus Expectation
A reflective note critiques a moralist who overlooks the gap between who he is and who he urges others to become, exploring the tension between personal virtue and public pretense. The piece warns against hyped ideals and stresses authenticity in conduct.
Romney Gains In Polls But Nixon Remains Behind
National political watchers note Romney’s rising poll numbers while Nixon remains at 44 to 56 percent behind Johnson. Romney leads among Republicans and independents, improves in the East and Midwest, and gains in suburbs and farm votes, with ongoing questions about national stature and delegate strength lasting through potential 1968 nomination dynamics. The piece compares to Goldwater’s 1964 path and stresses California as a key factor in November.
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Climate of California and the Reagan surge
A Santa Monica columnist notes a shifting California political climate influenced by Reagan's rising prominence. He recalls past figures and events, contrasts old liberal views with new attitudes, and suggests a voter pivot amid civil rights, Vietnam, and Berkeley tensions. The piece frames a national shift through local dialogue and personal observation.
Poverty Program Languishing Amid Political Squabbling
President Johnson's war on poverty stalls as infighting among lawmakers and agency leaders stalls funding and authorization. Budget fights involve Sargent Shriver, Kennedy, and Powell, with House and Senate proposals diverging on job corps, Head Start, Neighborhood Youth Corps, and community action funds. Prospects for floor action look dim ahead of elections.
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White House
Johnson visits two Texas churches and old banker friend
President Johnson attended Mass at St Francis Xavier and an Episcopal service at St Michael and All Angels near his ranch in Texas. He was joined by family and noted by his wife and daughter Lynda, escorted by George Hamilton. Johnson later visited 84 year old banker Percy Brigham who lent him funds for college.
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