Sermon at the Bay: Johnson UN address not a bombshell
The 20th Anniversary address to the United Nations in San Francisco was described as a sermon urging nations to strive for peace, fight poverty, improve health and education, and curb overpopulation. Johnson’s speech was met with mixed reactions. supporters saw idealism and resolve, while critics noted omission of debt relief and financing.
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United Nations
San Francisco
Theological Seminary
Brnt Moyers
World Organization
United States
Southeast Asia
U. S
South Viet Nam
Musing On Grade Crossings and Rail Traffic Trends
A reflective look at railroad grade crossings and the bustling freight and passenger activity across the nation. The piece cites Association of American Railroads data on lines, rolling stock, ton miles, and revenue, noting mergers, efficiency gains, piggyback growth, and regional mileage rankings, ending with a nod to new safety measures as cabooses fade.
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Norfolk, Franklin & Danville
Southern
Stokesland
Canada
Association of American Railroads
Virginia
North Carolina
Texas
Ilinois
Hawaii
District of Columbia
Danville Register Subscription Rates Notice
The Danville Register lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions with carrier delivery in city and suburbs at 35 cents weekly and 6 cents per single copy. Mail rates: one year 15 dollars, six months 7.50, three months 3.75, one month 1.25. The paper notes AP affiliation and advertising reps. Renewals urged 10 days before expiration.
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Associated Press
Branham Company
Chicago
New York
Atlanta
Detroit
Dallas
St. Louis
Charlotte
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Miami
Minneapolis
New Orleans
Kansas City
Mother and widow seeks end to war in Vietnam appeals
A letter from Davie G Williams to the President urges mothers to join a campaign to end U S involvement in Vietnam and bring home sons. Mrs M L Thorne leads White House demonstrations in Brookings South Dakota claiming many Americans lack awareness of Vietnam. The writer criticizes bombings as useless and asks for support in appealing to others.
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Viet Nam
M. L. Thorne
Brookings
South Dakota
White House
Post-Mortems Open on Goldwater Campaign Fallout
The Goldwater campaign face five fatal factors beyond campaign staff. Kennedy’s death and Lyndon Johnson’s booming economy influenced voters. Goldwater’s own remarks on nuclear issues invited misinterpretation. A New Hampshire headline framing him as wanting to destroy Social Security also hurt. Peter O’Donnell warned of an “atomic thorn” hindering voter appeal.
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Goldwater
Goldwater High Command
Mike Bernstein
Bill Buckley
National Review
Brent Bozell
Kitchel
Baroody
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Shadegg
McCabe
Hess
Franklin Roosevelt
Ray Moley
Rex Tugwell
Archibald MacLeish
Tommy Corco
Vietnam
Europe
Ers
Concord
New Hampshire
Jim Farley
Peter O'Donnell
Lightest MEXICO A Trip To Zinacantan
Traveler recounts a stop in Zinacantan Mexico describing scenery and climate around San Cristobal de las Casas. He meets the mayor, notes the Zinacantecas culture and dress, language barriers, post card economics, local labor, and informal village justice. The piece mixes observations with humorous reflections on foreign policy and packaging claims.
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Mexico
San Cristobal de Las Casas
Mexico City
Hotel Espana
Green Valley
San Crisabal
Zinacantecas
San Cristobal
National Indigeneous Institute
The Unkindest Cut Of All For Lady From Union
William F Buckley Jr comments on a New York Post shutdown caused by linotypes and automation. He notes unions block machine use, Mrs Schiff defends profits for workers while paper loses money, and federal laws shield unions, leaving 1400 workers out. He argues for management action and legal restraint amid looming Congress debates.
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New York
New York Post
Dorothy Schiff
Schiff
Mrs. Schiff
Mr. Powers
Congress
One Man One Vote Battle Shapes U.S. Senate Reform
The piece defends the two senate per state system, argues against court ordered reapportionment, and warns that weighting or eliminating state equality would empower big city machines. It cites Idaho and Nevada as coequal with larger states and warns rural areas could lose political influence under strict one man one vote rules.
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Senate
Warren Court
Supreme Court
Congress
U.S. Senate
Johnson
John Randolph
Roanoke
Idaho
Nevada
New York
Harlem
America
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Karl Hess
John Chamberlain
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