Congress backs President Viet Nam policy in broad vote
Washington reports Congress shows strong bipartisan support for aiding South Vietnam. House approves 4.8 billion for the war by 392 to 4 and Senate passes the same measure by 93 to 2, brushing aside peace-appeasement critiques. Fulbright warns against neutralization, urging continued military and allied action against Communist expansion.
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Washington
Congress
U.S
America
Viet Nam
House of Representatives
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Sen
J. William Fulbright
Arkansas
Prayer for Middle Age Strength and Joy by Joseph R Sizoo
A prayer asks Almighty God to grant awareness of the promise As your days so shall thy strength be and to deliver those in middle age from futility and cynicism. It seeks joy beyond youth and peace in old age for Joseph R. Sizoo of Washington DC, a professor of religion and director of University Chapel at George Washington University.
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Joseph R. Sizoo
Washington, D. C
University Chapel
George Washington University
Alabama Battleship Tops Coastal Tourist Hit List
The USS Alabama drew about 350000 visitors from January through September 1965, making it the state’s leading tourist draw during the first nine months of display. A promotional note urges Gulf Coast visitors to tour Mobile’s landmark. Benton Alabama in Lowndes County awaits a Dan River Mills plant expected to employ around 1000, signaling growth for the town. The piece also touts Bellingrath Gardens and Home, praising March bloom season from camellias to azaleas.
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Alabama
Mobile
Gulf Coast
Benton
Lowndes County
Dan River Mills
Old South
Bellingrath Gardens
Editorial From Vietnam by Lt William Hauser Message to Grandpa
An amateur editorial from 1st Lt William P Hauser of the Air Force describes Vietnam as a bitter war with intense heat and daily challenges. He argues democracy is the best system, condemns communism, and asserts America has a duty to defend South Vietnam and uphold national credibility in Asia despite mistakes. He signs off with a hopeful pledge to continue writing between missions.
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William P. Hauser
W. E. Stone
Rt. 1
Box 6
Highway 20
Mobile Court
Decatur
Hauser
Uruguay
United States Air Force
Grandpa
Grandma
Southeast Asia
South Vietnam
Asia
America
Dodd Ouster Pondered
Washington panel debates ousting Sen. Tom Dodd over alleged confluence with Gen. Julius Klein and Michel Struelens in Katanga and Congo affairs. ethics probe cited. no move yet as Dodd remains under separate ethics review.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Tom Dodd
Dodd
Senate Ethics Committee
Foreign Relations Committee
John Stennis
D-Miss
Jack Anderson
Senate
Club
Bobby Baker
Sen. Dodd
Congo
Michel Struelens
Struelens
Katanga
Kennedy
Adoula
Tshompbe
Tshombe
A Biblical Guide to a Healthy Mind and Body
The text links mind and body health, citing ulcers and heart disease as affected by worry overexertion and neglect. It urges avoiding fear, hatred, envy, and prejudice, and promotes the Bible’s guidance to have the mind of Christ to offset worry with trust and fear with faith, promising perfect peace to those focusing on Thee.
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T. F
Christ Jesus
Christ
United States Surpasses 9000 Foodstores
The United States now operates more than 9,000 foodstores nationwide, reflecting expansive retail growth and wider consumer access to grocery outlets. This milestone highlights the breadth of distribution networks and evolving market presence across states.
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United States
Fed Debate Not Over
A Washington report surveys the 1965-66 debate between the White House and the Federal Reserve over raising the discount rate to curb inflation. It notes rising prices, a looming 2 percent cost of living increase, and political pressure from Republicans while Martin resists a second rate hike pending administration action.
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Washington
Federal Reserve
William McChesney Martin Jr
Board of Governors
Federal Reserve System
Atlanta
Jack Tarver
Atlanta Bank
Georgia
Richard Russell
Senate Armed Services Committee
Russell
Viet Nam
Martin
White House
Treasury
Fed
Capitol Hill
Russell B. Long
Wright Patman
House Banking and Currency Committee
O’ Canby Balderston
Andrew F. Brimmer
Commerce
Brimmer
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Newellton
Federal Reserve Temple
Constitution Avenue
Desegregation talks noted with Mardi Gras closures
AP report recalls a 1966 recap from Atlanta where business and Negro leaders agreed on a desegregation plan for lunch counters and stores. City clerk Hartung reports notices sent to delinquents in Decatur as banks closed for Mardi Gras, with past events listing Elks plans, teachers’ visits, and Red Cross blood drive milestones.
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Atlanta, Ga
Chamber of Commerce
Henry Hartung
New Decatur
Birmingham
Joseph G. Buch
Decatur City
Col‘bert County
American Red Cross
Central Baptist Church
Jaycees
Fred Trimble
Wolverine
Tom Bingham
Park ‘and Recreation Board
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Red China
Cuba
Sen. Fulbright
China
Soviet Union
Great Britain
France
India
Japan
Austria
Moscow
Peiping
Ship of State
Rade
BO Cooz
Vietnam
Johnson
Cam Ranho
Paul
State Department
U. S
Leopoldville
Edward Gullion
Gullion
Hhe
Connecticut
Elisabethville
New York
Bell-McClure Syndicate
Associated Press
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