Editorial calling for militant anti colonial stance by the United States
The piece argues that if any nation should be militant against colonialism it is the United States, citing American history that inspired colonial struggles while criticizing Cold War entanglement and U S hedging on supporting anti colonial movements amid a UN debate over Portugal's African colonies.
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United States
State Department
United Nations
Portugal
U.S
de Gaulle
Soviet Union
Moscow
France
West Germany
East Prussia
Hitler
What Can Be Done In This Situation? Articles of Faith
Editorial argues the Bill of Rights must guide policy and condemns anti democratic schooling trends. It condemns Portugal and South Africa for colonial policies, urges U S support for African independence, and calls for active UN engagement and moral, practical foreign policy.
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United Nations
Portugal
South Africa
Africa
United States
State Department
Freedom of the World Requires Shared Responsibility
An editorial echoes J Irwin Miller on preserving freedom through concern for others. It argues that defending liberty abroad strengthens domestic heritage and warns against apathy that weakens democratic safeguards. The piece urges civic participation and international awareness.
Plumber's Bills Spark Public Interest in Charleston
In a readers letter James McNally of Norfolk Virginia questions a Charleston plumber's charges. He notes $6.50 per hour for workers including travel, $1 for truck use, $10 per hour for electric eel, $1.95 for a can of drain cleaner, and $1.25 for bonding. questions consent and legality of the bonds. He suggests the plumber's trucks should bear the Jolly Roger.
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the Gazette
Charleston
James McNally
Manchester Ave
Norfolk
Rusk Faces Broad Talks on Soviet Aims After Test Ban
The article describes Secretary of State Rusk negotiating in Moscow to uncover Russia’s basic aims post treaty. It notes reviewers like Dobrynin will gauge U.S. debate, and highlights Adlai Stevenson and Hubert Humphrey on the delegation. It argues tests in space would reveal intent and shape policy.
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Washington
Moscow
Rusk
Russia
State Department
Anatoly F. Dobrynin
Kremlin
Dobrynin
Maxim Litvinoff
Harriman
Adlai Stevenson
United States
America
Mos
Cow
Kennedy
Hubert Humphrey
Outer
Europe
Edward Teller
Chainuuayang suuaHancy
China
France
Lord Honie
Berlin
Khrushchev
Laos
Viet Nam
Korea
India
Asia
Soviet Union
Great Britain
Eastern
Senators Laud Commerce Committee Role In Civil Rights Debate
The Senate Commerce Committee is praised for thorough hearings on civil rights and rail labor issues, hearing 44 witnesses over 22 sessions and preparing a plan ahead of a looming strike deadline. Key figures include Warren Magnuson, John Pastore, Mike Monroney, and several Democratic and Republican members.
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ANG Cummins Wega Laing
Warren Magnuson
John ©. Pastore
Mike Monroney
J. Strom Thurmond
Frank J. Lausche
Ralph W. Yarborough
Clair Engle
E. L
Bob) Bartlett
Vance
Kennedy
Senate
A Troubled Senator Faces Test Ban and Global Fault Lines
Walter Lippmann argues that a Moscow Washington nuclear test ban must expand to address Europe and Asia. He notes Anglo Saxon limits, Chinese and French opposition, and Gaullist aims, with Sen Jackson challenging seven assumptions guiding the treaty.
Senator Jackson urged to decide on nuclear test ban treaty
Intercepted memo dated Aug 8 1969 argues Sen Jackson should vote for or against the nuclear test ban treaty. The piece lists seven assumptions about the treaty and U S policy, challenging views on arms race, deterrence, and flexibility. It urges a clear stance addressed to the specific treaty before the Senate.
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Henry M. Jackson
New York Times
United States
Eisenhower
Kennedy
Sen. Jackson
Len
Jackson
United States Senate
Fletcher Knebel Potomac Fever
The British Parliament recesses raising concerns over how lawmakers behave during breaks. Two Republican senators attend the test ban treaty signing in Moscow. Nixon labels critics as kooks and nuts while warning of shifting political factions from Know-Nothings to No-Everythings.
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Washington
France
West Germany
Wersteine and
Wheshshaw
Dick Nixon
Republican Party
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Gale W. McGee
Philip A. Hart
Norris Cotton
Thruston B. Morton
Hugh Scott
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J. Glenn Beall
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Robert Kennedy
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