Fading FBI chiefs Hoover and Tolson under pressure for age and health
A long tale portrays J Edgar Hoover and Clyde Tolson as aging, inseparable leaders whose health decline strains the FBI. Tolson, slowed by strokes and surgery, remains in a questioned role via a loophole allowing him to retire and be “reemployable.” The piece notes morale issues and calls for Tolson’s retirement amid speculation on leadership continuity. It also mentions Nixon and Agnew with Connally’s Treasury post, clarifying the White House notification.
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Washington
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Clyde Tolson
Agnew
Nixon
John Connally
Treasury
Connally
Texas
Lyndon Johnson
White House
Air Force Twov
LaGuadia
New York City
Corry Faces Call to Aid Elderly as Dr Tate Urges Action
In Corry a public appeal by Dr Archie E Tate urges the town to mobilize a program aiding older residents with essential goods and services. While youth programs flourish, elderly needs like housing and tax relief loom, and local leaders should start efforts, transferring momentum to community volunteers.
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Archie E. Tate
Corry
YMCA
Salvation Army
Dr. Tate
City Council
Tate
Fourth Ward
Second Season TV Offers Crowded Sunday Night Lineup
A roundup of weekend TV launches features CBSs The Super Comedy Bowl with stars John Wayne Lucille Ball and Charlton Heston among others plus Joe Namath and O J Simpson. NBC tests a year in review with John Chancellor. PBS imports The Forsyte Saga. The First Churchill debuts a 12 part history of John Churchill amid 17th century intrigue.
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New York
CBS
John Wayne
Jack Lemmon
Chariton Heston
Lucille Ball
Carol Burnett
Flip Wilson
Joe Namath
O. J. Simpson
NBC
John Chancellor
Forsyte
Churchill
Duke of Marlborough
Britain
Charles II
John Churchill
Sarah Jennings
I Never Attended St Peter's Yet Felt Its Ring Across Years
A reflective memoir recalls St Peter's in Paulus Hook Jersey City, its red brick walls and Jesuit discipline, a century celebration, and a lifelong pull toward a college that was never attended. The narrator recounts childhood rites, teachers, a Wall Street stint, and a wish to relive Grand Street memories. He notes corporal punishment debates, honorary doctorates, and a longing for the young hands that once moved through those halls.
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St. Peter's
Jersey City
Paulus Hook
Grand Street
Corry Letter Urges Support for Servicemen in Vietnam
A Corry columnist warns of mail fatigue among Vietnam sailors and urges residents to write to GIs. He lists names and addresses including Loren Smith and Curtis E. Sanders aboard USS Sanctuary urging timely letters to ease loneliness and morale while ships operate near Tonkin Gulf and Cai Ranh Bay.
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Vietnam
Mr.Eaton
Corry
Clark
B.E
Corry Journal
Weill
Beaver Loren Smith
Loren Smith
Daily Mail Call
Sanctuary
Ji Tonkin Gulf
Cai Ranh Bay
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Victor R. Vanitelli
St. Peter’s
St. Patrick’s
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Will Durant
Wall Street
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