Reischauer cites policy errors drawing US into Vietnam war
Washington diplomat Edwin Reischauer argues three major U.S. policy mistakes from 1945 onward locked Washington into Vietnam. He says support for French colonialism, the 1954 Geneva split, and the 1961 troop buildup escalated the conflict and warns against new commitments in the future.
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South Vietnam
Poker Robbery In Haywood Nets Over Five Thousand
In Waynesville North Carolina three men were charged with armed robbery after a holdup at a poker game that netted more than 5000 dollars. Two other men were charged with conspiracy in the robbery and five players were charged with gambling, according to the Haywood sheriff's department.
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Reindeer Taxi Service Planned in Northern Norway
KARASJOK NORWAY visitors soon may rent reindeer taxis for excursions around this Lapland trading center. The local tourist office says a pair of Laplanders will maintain 15 to 20 deer to power sledges for tours.
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Cedar Rapids Seeks Fuel Tax Exemption For City Buses
Cedar Rapids officials note city is exempt from federal four cent fuel tax but must pay seven cents per gallon state tax. The city may push for state tax exemption for gasoline used in city vehicles and buses as part of League of Iowa Municipalities goals.
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Frank Bush
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League of Iowa
Premier Chung to visit Washington for talks with Johnson
SEOUL UPI South Korean Premier Chung Il kwon will travel to Washington March 14 15 for talks with President Johnson and other officials government sources said Wednesday
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Washington
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Posters Claim Maoists Have Taken Sinkiang Province
Tokyo report cites wall posters in Peking claiming Mao Tse-tung forces routed opposition in Sinkiang and captured a fifth major city. Posters say Urumchi and Shihhotze are under Maoist control after earlier reports of peace efforts and counterattacks.
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House Banking Group Cuts Patman Power
Washington AP Five Democrats and 14 Republicans on the House Banking Committee stripped Chairman Wright Patman of power to form subcommittees. They plan a vote on rules requiring committee approval for investigations and whether hiring and firing of staff should stay inside the committee. Thirteen Democrats opposed the curb as Patman, a critic of the Fed and bank mergers, faced insurgent leaders led by Rep Thomas Ashley who denied the revolt aimed to block subpoenas in investigations.
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Colleges Rename Diplomas From Sheepskins to Modern Paper
A note on diploma history explains that diplomas were called sheepskins because they were once made from calfskin vel lum or parchment from sheep. The term reflects old printing and sourcing methods used for early college certificates.
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