Fallout shelter plan eyed for Bay Area transit system
Editorial urges Alameda County Board to back a $20 000 to 50 000 coast to coast fallout shelter network using subway and sewer space. Warns of nuclear war risk and deters Soviet and Chinese attacks while criticizing costly studies and urging cautious budgeting. Recommends seeking cheaper engineering and cost advice while continuing discussions with civil defense officials and Stanford Research Institute.
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Troubles of Women in Modern Life Highlighted
A column laments women's worries from bulges and dieting to beauty routines like long beauty visits and televised exercises. It notes teen hair frosting, dye removal struggles, and parental concerns, while insisting men stay focused on funding, seeing women’s lives as more complex.
Purely Personal Prejudices About Life And Youth
A reflective essay on pseudo religious guilt and personal behavior. It contrasts those who talk and act, warns against using youth as credit for future sins, and laments mothers overprotecting children while cars remain dangerous. The piece laments unsolicited advice and stresses growth before aging into a withered form.
Barry Goldwater Praises Johnson’s Early Presidency
Barry Goldwater lauds President Johnson for swiftly taking the oath after Kennedy's death and addressing foreign affairs with calm, determination, and respect. He praises Johnson's leadership during a period of national mourning, noting the reassurance given to allies and the world and urging Americans to support the new president's success.
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Pravda’s take on Kennedy assassination stirs U.S. reflection
A Soviet backed broadside claims Kennedy’s death exposes American hate and inner weakness while blaming Oswald and Russia for strategic failures. The piece labels U.S. faults as a precursor to wider conflict, asserting communist influence and historic plots in Belgrade and Austro-Hungarian regions.
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Johnson Drives Tax Bill With Spending Breaks
President Johnson moves to isolate congressional opposition to the tax reduction bill by targeting the main obstacle spending. The administration seeks swift action on a major legislative priority amid political maneuvering.
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Johnson
Letter Box: Readers Debate Stricter Gun Laws
A reader condemns Kennedy’s death and defends gun rights, arguing the Second Amendment is being infringed and warning against gun bans. He blames secret service negligence, praises firearms as national defense, and urges deporting “ undesirables” to protect the country.
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Spider Webthreats and Cold War Fears Emerge in Public Debate
A sweeping essay argues Soviet policy mirrors a global conspiracy mindset, citing Oswald, Sorge, and historical events to warn against internal self-blame. It links current U S defense cuts to moral responsibility, urging adherence to religious principle in governance and restraint on executive overreach.
Get The Facts on Right Wing and Communist Threats
Editor urges readers to wake up to what he calls a Communist threat. He condemns liberal views and Supreme Court actions, urges visiting conservative meetings and rallies to understand both sides, and argues constitutional government protects freedom for a free people.
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