Editorial on Goldwater Nomination Ahead and Uncertain Path
The piece argues Barry Goldwater’s California win nearly locks the GOP nomination but warns of a fractured party and difficult general election. It notes unease among Rockefeller and other leaders, the need to appease a fringe base, and the challenge of appealing to moderates while courting Democratic strength.
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Barry Goldwater
California
Johnson
San Francisco
Cow Palace
Lodge
Rockefeller
Goldwater
Oregon
GOP
Javits
Lindsay
New York
Ruchel
Nut
Hiroshima
White House
Sen
Taft
New City Levy Laudable Move
AYOR SHANKLIN and Charleston's council push a fire service fee to meet rising home and business insurance costs. The levy funds fire facilities and personnel, with side benefits for municipal auditoriums parking lots curb maintenance bridges urban renewal and city salaries. Some taxpayers will oppose, but supporters argue the city’s neglect and opportunities justify the tax.
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Ayor Shanklin
Charleston
Councl
Municipal Auditoriium
Byrd Views on Civil Rights Stir West Virginia Debate
West Virginia voters may back Senator Byrd's civil rights bill opposition, or reject it, with critics arguing his stance ignores public opinion. An Oak Hill housewife recounts writing to Byrd about civil rights and receiving a form reply, illustrating broader discontent with perceived southern morality and equal opportunity ideals.
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Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Sen. Byrd
Oak Hill
Jetter
John F. Kennedy
Guzette-Mail
Byrd
West
One Blood Quote Referenced in Bible Verse Note
A brief clipping cites the Bible verse God hath made of one blood all nations of men from Acts chapter seventeen verse twenty six, noting its use to emphasize unity among peoples. The item presents the quotation without additional context or interpretation.
Nehru impression and India aid stance noted at lunch
An interview excerpt recalls Nehru's calm, thoughtful demeanor and intellectual leadership. It contrasts his mixed economy view with Communist demands, and cites U S aid as support for a democratic India facing border tensions with China and internal caste challenges amid rapid industrial and agricultural progress.
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Educational Commission
Nehru
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
England
India
Republic of India
China
Russia
Nebro
Cyprus union with Greece urged by writer in Readers' Forum
George Ziltkos of Chesterfield Ave argues Cyprus should join Greece, refuting Mr. Marshall in The Charleston Gazette article Cyprus Travesty. He asserts Cyprus history and culture favor Greek ties, notes Makarios's presidency, and contends Turkish proximity does not justify attachment to Turkey.
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the Gazette
Marshall
Charleston Gazette
Cyprus
Mr. Marshall
United States
Morris Harvey College
Herife
Napoleon
Turkey
Iful
Nicosia
Middle East
Makarios
Tels
Ben Iory
Greece
United States of America
Alaska
Washington, D. C
George Ziltkos
Chesterfield Ave
India and Asia after Nehru death and US role
The piece argues Nehru’s death unsettles Asia, risking fragmentation yet offering chance for India Pakistan peace. It stresses U S power should deter aggression, but warns against reckless bombing and urges internationalized Southeast Asia with a multilateral treaty to legitimize American presence in the Pacific.
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Jawaharlal Nehru
India
Indian Subcontinent
Pakistan
Asia
Nehru
Mahatma Gandhi
India-Pakistan
Subcontinent
Seato questioned as a real alliance in Indo China era
Intercepted note argues Seato never existed as a coherent pact. It recounts Dulles remarks in Bangkok and Paris, noting France’s role, limits on advisers, and atomic weapons as deterrents. The writer claims Seato failed to unite allies, Laos neutralized, Cambodia wary, and France/Pakistan disengaged, urging decisive U.S. action to save Southeast Asia.
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New York
Paris
U.S
Seato
Foster Dulles
UW. 8
Dulles
Seatown
U. S
South Korea
Formosa
France
Sento
Pakistan
Laos
Cambodia
China
South Viet Nam
Southeast Asia
Britain
Indonesia
India
Asia
Atlantic
Stato
USA
U.S. role in Southeast Asia under strain amid decolonial shift
The piece argues Britain and France wane as Asian powers while the United States bears the burden in Indochina. It criticizes SEATO myths, notes Paris and London shrinking interests, and urges honoring American commitments in Southeast Asia despite misperceived alliances and shifting geopolitics.
Potomac Fever and Wartime Debate in Witty Rant
A fragmented opinion piece by JACK WILSON criticizes U.S. Viet Nam policy and military spending. He questions the government’s scale of action, mentions Sen. Galtwater, and imagines drastic weapon capabilities while suggesting a need for small coin reforms.
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Sen
Galtwater Myn
Dees
Colan
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New City Levy
Ralph Megil
United Nations
South Asia
South Pacific
Indian Ocean
Southern Asia
Walter Lippmann
Viet Nam
Pacific
Soviet Union
Western Pacific
Pacific Ocean
Japan
Birselves
Entty
Sulzberger
Pierre
Virginia
Plucky P. Salinger
Alexandria
Cento
Dolles
Berlin
Saigon
Jack Wilson
Africa
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