Scandals Mount in War on Poverty Struggle
The GAO has opened a probe into alleged misuse of bail funds by anti poverty groups in Syracuse New York, aiding the release of jailed protesters. Reports tie a staff member of the United Planning Organization to assault and a parolee record. Police describe riots by Kalamazag Midh Jab Corps with looting and weapon seizures. Camp Kilner Job Corps center faces payroll misuses and a ministerial audit, while Boston Neighborhood Youth Corps findings accuse fraud and mismanagement. Rutgers noted flaring deficiencies and questioned the program’s philosophy as youth removal from homes is debated.
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General Accounting Office
Syracuse
N.Y
Uie County Welfare Department
United Planeing Organization
Ilana J. Parks
Parks
Camp Kilner
Job Corps
New Jersey
Rutgers University
New York Times
Pearl Harbor survivor letter to editor stresses service
A Pearl Harbor survivor writes to the editor recalling December 7 1941 and thanking God for life. He describes serving on the USS Tennessee and values the Navy heritage while urging views on campus free speech and political actions affecting taxpayers.
Protest Letter Urges Tax Cut Over Viet Nam Marches
A taxpayer writes to Clark Kerr, Gov. Brown, Alameda County Supervisors and President Johnson urging cuts to the Viet Nam Day marches cost in Oakland, noting 108000 unbudgeted dollars and protesting UC equity for a student with communist ties Bettina Aptheke. He warns of internal war and asks what actions officials will take.
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Clark Kerr
Gov. Brown
Alameda County Supervisors
President Johnson
Oakland
Hayward Daily Review
University of California
Bettina Aptheke
Pugwash pacifism and Wiesner clash in disarmament plan
The piece recalls the Pugwash Conferences linking American and Soviet scientists, highlights Jerome Wiesner as Kennedy era adviser and MIT dean, and critiques a three year moratorium on anti ballistic missiles. It argues appeasement ideas threaten national security and mocks scientists optimistic of peace.
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Cleveland
Cyrus Eaton
Russia
John F. Kennedy
Soviet Union
Moscow
Wiesner
Kennedy
Richard B. Russell
D-Gs
Curtis le
U.S.A
Ussr
Viet Cong Deception Warned By Editor In War Call
The piece accuses the Viet Cong of dying for a false cause amid a history of communist deceit. It likens Reds in Russia China and Cuba to promise land and elections that end in purges. It urges suppression of Viet Cong in a call to arms, labeling them ignorant and dangerous.
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Reds
China
California Democrats Face Shakeup in Gubernatorial Era
The piece argues California’s Democratic Party risks collapse if unification fails after losing the mayoralty race and with Ed Brown facing a possible Reagan challenge. It notes intraparty feuding, contrasts California unity with Republicans, and suggests potential fresh figures like ambassador Lloyd Hand as rallying options.
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Barry Goldwater
California
Reagan
Brown
Sacramento
New York
East
Lioyd Hand
State Department
This Day In Review United Press International
The brief notes mark historic events from 1787 Delaware ratifying the Constitution to 1941 Japan’s Pearl Harbor strike, with 1808 Madison victory, Hoover’s White House refusal, and Roosevelt’s remark about time and duty.
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Delaware
U.S
A Prayer For Today
Our heavenly Father frees us today from the turbulence of hate and intolerance. We seek through brotherly ministry the good of all we meet and ask for generous uncritical attitudes toward all men. May our actions today be free from contention in homes and at work.
Goldberg Brings Labor Skills to United Nations
Marguerite Higgins profiles Arthur J. Goldberg as a skilled labor negotiator in his U.N. role. He promotes private bargaining over public grandstanding, handles Kashmir with persuasion and cajolery, and recalls union lessons to prevent walkouts. He works long hours and socializes heavily.
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Washington
Arthur J. Goldberg
United Nations
Kashmir
Goldberg
Security Council
United Steelworkers Union
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Terome Wiesner
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Cuba
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Pat) Brown
Ronald Reagan
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Los Angeles
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United Press International
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Charles Pickney
Herbert Hoover
White House
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Hong Kong
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