Price Of War Never Cheap
An opinion piece argues President Johnson delayed escalation in Viet Nam, criticizes reliance on Washington for battlefield decisions, and urges unleashing superior weaponry including battleships and 16 inch guns to win quickly. It contends military advice should come from trained generals, condemns delaying actions and saving war funds at home, and warns of lost support if war drags on.
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Washington
Johnson
United States
Korea
Bay of Tonkin
Haiphong
De Gaulle threat to dollar prompts 1965 alert
An analysis notes French president de Gaulle may push to raise the price of gold to $70 an ounce, aiming to erode the dollar and force U.S. debt and deficit pressures higher. It warns that Britain’s pound and global currencies rely on gold convertibility, and cites U.S. debt growth, gold reserves, and the Great Society deficit as factors that could undermine the dollar.
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Charles de Gaulle
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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International Monetary Fund
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Twweff
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Great Society
Barrowing
Your Congressman Sen George Murphy Office Contact
The item notes contact details for Senator George Murphy in the Senate Office Building Washington DC. It reads as a brief directory-style entry guiding constituents to reach the senator. No further actions or dates are provided.
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Sen
Thomas H. Kuchel
Senate
Washington, D.C
George Murphy
Countdown on Hangovers From Beverages Cited by Researchers
Researchers now blame hangovers on chemicals in alcoholic drinks not alcohol alone. The text also notes widespread tree hijacking, with stolen timber sold to European markets. A suggested foreign aid plank is mentioned, while X FF Television is named as a top cause of divorce in Sweden, noted as gender biased.
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X FF
Sweden
Old Byrd Organization Faces Virginia Primary Test
In Virginia the Byrd machine appears poised to retain power at the July 12 primary. Senator Harry Byrd leads in the critical races, with a Byrd Spong grouping possibly shaping the Senate slate, while the Conservative Party boycott and Negro turnout could alter outcomes in an unusual election environment.
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Washington
Virginia
Byrd Organization
Government waste in trash service sparks debate over private profit
Barry Goldwater argues the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission shows how bureaucracy squanders citizen resources. He notes a private firm would charge about 25 percent less for trash collection, yet liberals fear private profit and advocate government provision in local waste services.
Public service or private enterprise in trash pickup debate
A political column argues private initiative outperforms government in delivering services at lower costs. It criticizes bureaucrats for high rates and red tape, praising private firms for efficiency and reward. The piece cites a WESC head’s remark about charging private homeowners who hire private trash collectors.
Liberty Bell cracks during John Marshall funeral
Major historical milestones note the Liberty Bell cracking at Independence Hall in Philadelphia during Chief Justice John Marshall's funeral in 1835 and Perry's expedition reaching Japan in 1883 as US relations began. Other entries reference Bryan's 1898 speech and a future note on MacArthur.
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Independence Hall
Philadelphia
John Marshall
Supreme Court
Matthew Perry
Japan
A Prayer For Today About Life Death and Immortality
A reflective prayer urges belief in life eternal and the cross as divine revelation. It asks for faith to send loved ones ahead and to face death without fear, seeking assurance that immortality is timeless and universal.
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