Rusk Defends Babylonian Fiery Furnace Tale
Washington quotation from Dean Rusk defending King Nebuchadnezzar's policy after the fiery furnace affair. He counters misinformation about the size of the image and alleges no CIA or US aid funding, describing due process for Shadrach Meshach and Abednego and denying communist infiltration claims.
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Russell Baker
New York Times News Service
Washington
Dean Rusk
Shadrach, Meshach
Abednego
Babylon
Nebuchadnezzar
C.I.A
United States
Babylonian Ministry of Worship
Shadrach
Meshach
U.S
Royal Orchestra
Welfare costs fuel GOP critique of dependent children aid
Sen. Russell B. Long denounces welfare mothers sit ins as unproductive. The piece notes 7.7 million on welfare, 7.8 billion in costs, rising AFDC rolls from 2 to 5 million in 15 years, and Gardner defending public assistance before Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Hunter
New York Times
Washington
Capitol Hill
Russell B. Long
Louisiana Democrat
South
Welfare and inequality in the United States and abroad
The text argues poverty stigma in the U S stems from cultural myths and welfare myths amid race and class tensions. It notes Americans’ belief in self-reliance contrasting with means tested aid and cites cash family allowances in 62 other nations as a contrast to U S policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Govern
Defense Budget Up but Could Soar With New Fronts
President Johnson proposes a 1969 national defense budget of about 79.8 billion dollars, up from current outlays due to Vietnam costs and buildup of strategic forces. Expenditures could rise further if Korea or a second front war escalates, with Vietnam alone estimated near 25.7 billion. A major new item is 1.2 billion for the Sentinel anti missile system, Nike-X predecessor, to deter intercontinental threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Beecher
N.Y. Times News Service
Washington
Johnson
Vietnam
Korea
Congress
Navy
Pueblo
Defense Department
Atomic Energy Commission
U.S
China
Budget story outlines defense spending and weapon programs
The article details a proposed U S budget with $269 million for missile defense research and about $2 billion to procure F-111 variants. It notes Navy questions cheaper carrier defense aircraft, plans to convert Polaris subs to Poseidon missiles, Minuteman upgrades, and “super hard” silos. It mentions a July 1 start for an improved FB-111/B-52 missile, air defense revamp including AWACS, and a $180 million Fast Deployment Logistic ship program. Additional items include 21 more vessels, new destroyer classes, nuclear subs, and a manned orbiting laboratory project with $600 million. It cites projected procurements of A-7s, F-4s, and C5A transports, amid a reduced Vietnam-era loss rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Strategic Force
Congress
Polaris
Air Force
Manned Orbiting Laboratory
Gratitude Letters From Decatur Readers
A Decatur Daily reader thanks entertainers like Bob Hope for easing service members overseas. A second letter urges adherence to biblical teachings on tithes and rejects the use of reverend as a title, citing scripture and Matthew 23 8 12.
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Decatur
Ala
Decatur Daily
Eddy Story
Thailand
Bob Hope
Mr. Hope
Holloway St. Hartselle
J. A. Moyers
Forum
Moyers
Fewer Are Hired For Government
Federal spending cuts leave thousands of private and public sector workers without new hires. The article notes government fillings via attrition and transfers while citing a 12 month federal hires total and ongoing job reductions amid budget reductions and broader welfare questions. It also discusses child welfare costs, potential family allowances, and the prospect of a negative income tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Loftus
New York Times News Service
Washington
Congress
Johnson
Civil Service Commission
Legislative
Judiciary
Sweden
Britain
New York Times
Iyr
Ifth
Denmark
Arjay Miller
Ford Motor Co
Wilbur Cohen
Cohen
Trainis
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Mr. Rusk
Dura
Horatio Alger
Tsenas
Pentagon
South Vietnam
Edna L. Carter
Paul
Mr. Moyers
Lord
Department of Transportation
James W. Kennedy
Cincinnati
Forward Movement Publications
Belgium
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