Opinion: Movies and television shape culture. Vietnam war outlook
The piece argues films drift toward sex and shock while audiences favor classic Westerns and lighter fare. It also reports intelligence suggests North Vietnam will press offensives in 1965, aiming to capture Saigon on Ho Chi Minh's birthday with coded broadcasts urging victory.
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Peace hopes dim as Nixon ally Dirksen pressures for firings
The piece details political infighting as Senate GOP leader Everett Dirksen pushes to purge appointees and place loyalists in federal posts. It notes tensions with the White House over Alexander’s resignation, and lists Dirksen’s nominees and favored placements across Commerce, the Navy, and agriculture, amid Vietnam War coverage and political maneuvering.
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Corry Evening Journal owner hires political operatives
The article notes Sinclair appointed staffers including Robert Kunzig to win favor with Senator Hugh Scott while Dirksen faces pressure. It mentions Chapman becoming Deputy GSA Administrator and references Lou Nichols from the FBT amid ongoing list of names to appease.
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Remembering Army Basics and the Draft
In this reminiscence a veteran recalls rookie mistakes and rigors of Army life from the past. He notes stubborn drill sergeants, harsh bayonet practice, strict bunk discipline, and the enduring pull of civilian life versus military service.
Today in History for April 12 1969 and notable events
Events on this date include the start of the Civil War at Ft. Sumter in 1861, the Union Jack becoming England’s national flag in 1608, Henry Clay born in 1777, Astoria founded by settlers in 1811, and the death of F D Roosevelt with Harry S Truman sworn in as president in 1945.
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Megalopolis growth and urban growing pains analyzed
Paul Harvey Sear argues large cities face water, traffic, and administrative pressures as populations surge. He cites New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Jacksonville as examples of divergent governance and the challenge of unified services across sprawling metro areas.
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Jump To These by Hal Boyle
New York AP columnist Hal Boyle muses on social faux pas and innocence, jokes about manners and meals, and riffs on sports and society. He wryly suggests square balls for baseball and pokes fun at conversations at cocktail parties.
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