Hard line needed to curb campus riots warned in opinion
The piece argues colleges should adopt a firm, preventive stance against anticipated campus rioting led by radicals linked to SNCC and SDS. It claims Carmichael will drive unrest as terms begin and urges authorities and parents to confront trouble with decisive measures. It frames forceful action as necessary to halt escalation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stokeley Carmichael
Carmichael
State Department
Hanoi
Havana
Europe
Africa
Cuba
Fidel Castro
United States
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Snick
Students For A Democratic Society
SDS
Nixon Withdraws From Asian Affairs in World Tour
The United States reduces direct commitments as President Nixon tours Asia. He signals Asians must assume more self reliance while praising governments like Indonesia and Thailand. Critics note continued aid and missiles but no large American troop buildup. The tour underscores weariness at carrying global burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Vietnam
Nixon
Asia
Congress Travel Handbook Reveals Escort Tips for Legislators
Washington column exposes a State Department handbook titled For Limited Official Use that guides officials on pampering visiting Congressmen abroad. It covers baggage handling, hotel arrangements, office space, translators, mail, and personal staff, plus relaxing breaks and family plans to influence votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Congressional
State
Tax policy turmoil faces Congress in surtax debate
Grass Roots Opinion notes lawmakers in Washington debate extending the surtax and closing loopholes while seeking new revenue. The piece questions why there is no focus on limiting taxes, reducing the tax burden, or easing the taxpayer's load, contrasting with common concerns in Council Bluffs Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. John
Kans
Congress
Washington
TV coverage captures Apollo 11 heroes across the nation
Television networks provide full coverage of the Apollo 11 astronauts as they travel coast to coast. Crowds cheer with signs balloons and pigeons while Cronkite Breslin and McGee add commentary and archival clips. Chicago and Los Angeles receptions showcase the national mood and a state dinner with President Nixon looms ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
CBS
Walter Cronkite
Jimmy Breslin
New York
Breslin
Manhattan
Frank McGee
NBC
New York City
Chicago
Grant Park
Los Angeles
Nixon
Today in History August Fourteen 1969 Highlights
On this date events included Harry S Truman announcing Japan's unconditional surrender ending World War II in 1945. Oregon Territory organized in 1848. Boxer Rebellion ended in 1900 with U S Marines taking Peking. Graf Zeppelin circled the globe in 1929. Social Security Act signed in 1935. Atlantic Charter announced after Roosevelt Churchill meeting at sea in 1941. US canceled about 1 billion debt owed by Italy in 1947. Ten years ago a deadly typhoon hit central Japan. Five years ago floods and landslides in South Korea killed 69. One year ago a helicopter crash near Disneyland killed 21. The Corry Evening Journal, Corry Pennsylvania, publishes this local history feature daily except Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry & Truman
Japan
Oregon Territory
China
U.S
Peking
Germany
Franklin B. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
United States
Italy
South Korea
Disneyland
South Street
Corry
George Sample
William Eaton
John McLaughlin
Curry
Memory insights and political contact notes
A nostalgic piece contrasts memories of past America with social shifts such as fashion dating at 16 and hot dogs at a nickel. It ends with a contact list for elected officials including Forest Hopkins James Willard Hugh Scott Richard Schweiker Joseph Vigorite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assemblyman
Causes of inflation blame government spending over demand
An New York AP column argues inflation stems from federal spending, not consumer demand. It notes 1965 to 1967 deficits, Vietnam costs, and delayed tax hikes as key factors, declaring inflation the bill paid by all and urging reader letters to The CorrY Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Johnson
Vietnam
Congress
Also Mentioned on This Page
Manila
Foreign Office
Mr. Nixon
Indonesia
Jakarta
Suharto
Agnew
Uncle Sam
Thailand
Bangkok
Pearson
Air Overseas
Grass Roots Opinion
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Cynthia Lowry
Man
Hal Boyle
Collie
America
William Howard Taft
John J. Pershing
Charles Evans Hughes
Percy
Clarence
Harald
Reginald
Marion
Fats
Butch
Slug
the Corry Journal
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!