Second Thoughts About Freeways in Two Cities
A guest editorial argues against broad freeway expansion, praising California and San Francisco for protecting Golden Gate Park and opposing an Embarcadero-style elevated freeway. New Orleans faces similar battles over the Panhandle route and the French Quarter skyline, while Kansas City is urged to preserve its beauty spots from rapid traffic moves.
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America
New Orleans
San Francisco
United States
Edmund G. Brown
California
Golden Gate Park
Panhandle
Memorial Grove
Redwoods
Embarcadero
Golden Gate
Orleans
French Quarter
Mississippi
Vieux Catre
Kansas City
California Birds Catch Fatigue From Smog Says Expert
California smog expert John Z Middleton links ozone pollution to fatigue in humans, citing studies on rats and mice. He notes Californians may wake to birds coughing and feel unaccountably pooped, humorously concluding with a siesta reference.
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California
John Z. Middleton
Middleton
Castro warns Cubans on beer. trouble may brew soon
Castro urges Cubans to cut beer consumption amid fears trouble could rise and reach a head. June anniversary ball planners for Maynard's closure seek revelers in Batman attire for a lively wing-ding. A pet food maker leaves $1 million to the John Birch Society, seen as aiding the right in heaven. Mrs. Wallace captures a smashing Alabama gubernatorial primary victory as Gov. Wallace skirts a legal snag.
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Castro
Maynard
John Birch Society
Wallace
Alabama
Gov. Wallace
Protests Target Police Review Boards Across Cities
A letter barrage argues civilian review boards degrade police efficacy. Citing Thomas J. Gibbons and FBI reports on 1964 riots, writers claim outside boards embolden rioters and punish officers. Readers urged to oppose review boards and defend local police with action.
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Honolulu
Dan Liu
Prayer for Today in Our Creator’s World
A devotional prayer asks God to guide faithful use of resources to build a better world and advance the kingdom of love in our corner of creation. The plea calls for unselfish stewardship of all given to humanity today and every day.
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God
McNamara Shot Down In Bomber Squabble
This piece accuses Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara of misrepresenting House Armed Services Committee questions about abandoning or delaying a new manned bomber. It cites testimony from Gen. John P. McConnell and a House record showing the Joint Chiefs urged a follow‑on bomber, challenging McNamara’s explanations and warning of gaps in U S defenses. The column urges Congress and voters to view the secretary’s handling of defense policy with scrutiny.
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House Armed Services Committee
America
Air Force
Joint Chiefs
House
McNamara
United States
Lyndon Johnson
Robert Strange McNamara
Mendel Rivers
D S.C
Air Force Chief of Staff
John P. McConnell
Joint Chiefs of Staff
The Liberal Press Reacts To Eastland Travel Bill
Professor Pavlov would be amused by how the liberal press reacts to Sen. James Eastland D Miss and his travel restriction bill. A rival Hays plan may draw less attention but aims to tighten State Department powers via passport rules. The comparison highlights differing approaches to travel controls and press reaction.
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Washington
Pavlov
Judiciary Committee
Eastland
Cuba
North Viet Nam
Senate
State Department
Wayne Hays
Ohio
Hays
Rusk
Secretary of State
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Knute Rockne
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Shirley Temple
Gunga Din
Brown
Oakland Police Department
Lre
Barry Goldwater
Secretary of Defense
Robert S. McNamara
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U.S.S.R
China
Gen. McConnell
Congress
Alexander
Washington Post
National Guardian
James Eastland
James C. Eastland
D-Miss
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Dean Rusk
Mr. Tweedy
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