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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1966

Page

5

Free Dominican election backs Johnson policy no Cuba

In The Nation Arthur Krook notes the Dominican Republic vote endorses President Johnson’s aim to prevent Cuban influence and protect Americans. He says the intervention’s first phase is a foreign policy win amid global strains and domestic dissent. Contends Johnson seeks broad consensus through dramatic White House briefings.

Arthur Krock New York Times Washington Dominican Republic Johnson Santo Domingo White House Caribbean

Interim Success In Santo Domingo Analysis

A televised May 2 1965 broadcast by the President broadened the Marines mission from a limited design to forestall a Communist take over. He argued the OSS role and OAS leadership restored conditions for an orderly election while noting ongoing civil disturbances and the aim of no more Cuba.

U. S Cuba Bosch Johnson Santo Domingo Latin America U.S Organization of American States Western Hemisphere O. A Republic

Is Acting Getting Worse by Stanley Kauffmann

Critic Stanley Kauffmann argues acting quality declines amid scarce New York opportunities and mass entertainment. He cites Betterton’s era and praises rising talents like Linda Lavin and Thelma Oliver, while noting public attitudes toward acting have become product driven and detached from individual craft.

Stanley Kauffmann New York Times News Service New York Thomas Betterton Gidon Gildon Linda Lavin Thelma Oliver

Cambodian Crisis Echoes in Theater and War

In Svayrieng Province tensions rise as Cambodians and Americans clash near the Caibac River amid accusations of Vietcong support. Residents recall a “grand American maneuver” with U S helicopters and jets, while Prince Sihanouk advocates stronger frontier control to avert broader conflict.

Qu Tong Hao Hao Svnyrieng Cambodia Vietnam Norodom Sihanouk International Control Commission Caibac River Sihanouk Caibac United States First Infantry Birmingham Saigon Tayninh Svayrieng U. S Cailbac Tros Logo

Erwin D Canham Named Christian Science Church President

Erwin Dain Canham, editor in chief of the Boston newspaper, was named president of the Christian Science Church as its centennial celebration and an $11 million HQ expansion began in Boston. The 62 year old, a lifelong Christian Scientist, remains a columnist at the Christian Science Monitor and continues teaching a Sunday school class.

New York Times T Am the Monitor Abby Erwin Dain Canham The Christian Science Monitor Boston Canham Christian Science Church Back Bay Mary Baker Eddy Monitor Spike Roscoe Drummond Auburn Lewiston Sun and Journal Oxford Bates College League of Nations Assembly Geneva Washington American Society of News- Editors Chamber of Commerce of the United States Thelma Hagt Acorn ‘Street Beacon Hill

TFX jet plane sparks military and political debate

In Canberra, Washington and London the movable wing and new jet engine of the TFX are discussed as nations weigh defense needs and costs. Four years into development, 15 flightworthy models exist and production was slated to begin next January at General Dynamics Convair. Experts call the aircraft promising yet costly with weight and drag concerns.

Hanson W. Baldwin N. Y. Times New York Times News Service NEW York Canberra Washington London Air Force General Dynamics Convair McDonnell Aircraft Corp General Dynamics Pentagon Navy

F-1111 TFX saga shows swing wing and crew module push

The article details Convair’s F-1111 project later called TFX, a multi service fighter bomber with swing wing, adaptive engine nozzles and a detachable crew module. It outlines Navy fleet defense needs, Air Force high altitude speed, and ongoing testing challenges including compressor stalls and weight. McNamara drives vision amid production negotiations and international interest.

Air Force Navy Fleet Air Defense New Zealand U.S Air Defense Command Convair

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