Unpleasant facts shadow Vietnam aid history
Drew Pearson reviews eighteen years of Western aid to Vietnam and France in Indochina, noting billions spent with little success. He cites missteps across Republican and Democratic administrations, the growth of U S involvement, rising costs, and rising antiwar sentiment as the nation contemplates turning the Vietnam problem to the United Nations.
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France
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Cuba
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de Gaulle
USA
Hoover to Remain FBI Chief as Long as He Wishes
Leftwingers target J Edgar Hoover but analysts predict he will stay as long as he desires. South Viet Nam Prime Minister Huong blames dissatisfied politicians for anti-government riots and vows to resist mob pressure. Alabama State Chamber wraps its 27th annual meeting with memories of Ben Russell and early efforts to build a statewide organization.
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Huong
Viet Nam
Alabama State Chamber of Commerce
Alabama
Ben” Russell
State Chamber
Truman in Topeka Dedicates Bank Sparks Two-Party Debate
Former President Harry Truman, 80, in Topeka Kansas to dedicate a bank says Goldwater hurt himself with harsh foreign and domestic policy speeches. He backs the two party system but warns against one party becoming too strong. Truman recovering from a fall that broke two ribs may have altered his campaign trail plans.
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Topeka
Kansas
Goldwater
Truman
Sen. Goldwater
Questions On Viet Nam War Dilemma In The Nation Eyes Broad Involvement
Detroit Free Press editor John S Knight argues against rushing into expanded combat in Viet Nam. He questions South Vietnam's will, warns against risking a wider Korea style conflict, and asks if nuclear options justify a protracted, bloodier struggle with ambiguous objectives.
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Viet Nam
John S. Knight
Detroit Free Press
South Vietnam
U. S
Southeast Asia
Korea
North Vietnam
China
United States
United States of America
Courtesy in daily life and business demands
ARLIE B. Brioni argues courtesy is often overlooked by busy clerks and customers alike. The piece cites impatience on phones and within service, urging patience, consideration, and Emersonian time for courtesy in modern life.
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Emerson
Truth on Soviet refusals to fund United Nations dues
An essay argues the core issue behind Moscow withholding certain UN assessments is the Soviet and Red Chinese hostility to world peace. It condemns Western timidity, urges clear exposure of Soviet subversion and strong action by Washington to confront aggression and financing of revolutionary movements worldwide.
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U.N
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Congo
Middle East
U.N. A
Interational Court of Justice
Korea
Security” Council
Latin America
Asia
Africa
Lion
Mideast
Red China
Nne
New York Herald
It Could Be They’re Right About Dallas Kennedy Killing
A Dallas lunch counter conversation reflects a shift from guilt to acceptance after the Kennedy assassination. A man links Vatican talk on crucifixion to the Dallas event, arguing the crime was an accident of geography and could have happened anywhere in the country.
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Tex
Ecumenical Council
Vatican Ecumenical Council
Rome
Kennedy
Christ
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
This Day In History Highlights From Dec 4 1984
The piece notes December 4 as a historical date with events from 1783 Washington farewell at Fraunce's Tavern to 1918 Wilson Versailles trip, plus 1942 WPA liquidation and 1945 I G Farben seizure. It also lists decade anniversaries and local Decatur County notes and obituaries in Fort Payne and Selma Alabama.
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Fraunce
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