Bare Bones Budget Critique Highlights Foreign and Domestic Waste
In Our Opinion the Corby Journal criticizes President Johnsons budget for fat that masks bare bones spending. It cites lavish lines funding Libyans Umpires Finns Polands coaches and a Chicago chemistry professor, arguing tax increases will cover such items amid inflation and the Vietnam War. The piece warns of a future economy strained by fat and foreign aid.
Harrisburg political gridlock under Shafer administration
In Harrisburg the Shafer administration faces a fragile Senate and House balance as GOP majorities falter with Sen. William B. Lentz’s illness and absence. Without solid party cohesion the administration may struggle to pass key measures including a large tax program, forcing reliance on Democratic support while Democrats grow irked by earlier bipartisanship rebuffs.
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For the Monster a Heart and the Man Behind It All
Paul Harvey laments educational overemphasis on science and testing after Sputnik sparked a push to cram knowledge into students. He cites educators like Truman and Zacharias warning that values and morals lag behind technical gains. He notes rising youth crime, library security, and teacher fears, arguing a shift toward human-centered education.
Venezuela oil key to U S needs and Castro stance
The piece outlines Venezuela as a vital oil supplier and democratic model in Latin America, arguing its favorable quota status and potential to offset Near East oil disruptions. It notes Venezuela’s reforms, education, and social programs, plus its alliance against Castroism and calls for broader Pan American action. It also touches on Vietnam era tunnels and Soviet oil politics.
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Eddie Chapman the lifelong rogue turns quiet antiques dealer
Hal Boyle profiles Eddie Chapman a 51 year old former safebreaker and wartime double agent who now hides in plain sight as an antiques dealer and writer. Chapman recalls a youth of crime and daring then details his wartime double life and postwar luck at dog racing ending with a ban from tracks.
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Diabetes and grief linked in medical view
Doctors say mind and body are inseparable and stress from tragedy may appear to trigger diabetes but is usually coincidental. Early diabetes detection aids recovery. grief not to burden patients. In separate letters, bedwetting in children is discussed with empathetic guidance, urging patience, psychiatric input, and cautious use of new drugs like imipramine under doctor supervision.
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