Editorial on overblown Communist fears and clever tricks
The piece argues against exaggerated Red threat notions while noting the reality of the Communist challenge. It suggests possible tricks such as exhausting petroleum reserves to force oil dependence and sacrificing troops in Asia to weaken leadership at home.
Spoof or Real Threat The Sly Tricks of Dictatorship
The passage warnings describe how fear and misinformation push spending on munitions, inflate the economy, and erode environment and ghettos. It claims media bias and White House monopoly distort truth while a silent majority supposedly supports one party, suggesting dictatorship risk. It ends questioning if it is a spoof.
Bob Hope Christmas tour cheers troops in Vietnam and Far East
Terry Murphy notes Bob Hope's Christmas show at military bases earns strong audience support, with Hope urging home front backing for troops. A Mason City mother explains patriotism includes lawful dissent and questioning policies while still loving the country.
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Senator Talmadge's houseboy tied to narcotics arrest in 1967 case
Washington narcotics officers arrested Raymond Davidson a 26 year old Black man for Uniform Narcotic Drug Act. Davidson was a life sentence prisoner employed as chauffeur and houseboy by Senator Herman Talmadge and his wife. A confidential file details their rehabilitation effort and Davenport’s parole history.
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GM ordered Chevrolet dealers to ignore defects unless safety linked
Senate testimony disclosed a GM directive to Chevrolet dealers to overlook new car defects unless safety related or customer detected. The order was revised after copies reached two Senate subcommittees. An anonymous dealer letter and the orders were introduced amid discussions on federal warranty standards for electrical and mechanical equipment.
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Municipal utility limits drive city finance battle
Officials in Chanute and other cities warn of a state bill that would cap transfers from utility earnings at 20 percent and could force a tax levy, opposing the measure as it could end 14 years of tax freedom and prompt fiscal reorders. Parsons, Mayor Earl Minton announce a new industry: concrete silo stages, to begin soon.
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