Political Straitjacket in War Time Policy Debate
In a wartime crisis US politics show a party split with some Republicans backing President Johnson while many in the Democratic Senate oppose foreign policy. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee, now dominated by Democrats, questions the admin and raises the danger of undercutting wartime strategy. The piece notes past cooperation between parties and cites McNamara on China and Vietnam policy, arguing for measured diplomacy rather than escalation.
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Foreign Relations Committee
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House of Representatives
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Lyndon Johnson
Senate Foreign Relations ‘Committee
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China
Robert McNamara
Viet Nam
Hanoi
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Thailand
Africa
Latin America
India
Republic of China
Republic of Korea
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Religious Feature From 1904 National Council Catalogue
A concise religious feature from 1904 compiled by the National Council of Churches, presenting insights from early ecumenical discussions and church life. Includes context on interchurch cooperation and moral themes common to the era, with emphasis on church unity and social reform.
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National Council of Churches
Alabama Retail Sales End 1965 With Strong Gains
Alabama finished 1965 with almost 4 billion dollars in retail sales, up 9.4 percent from 1964. The automotive group led gains, totaling 795 million and 14.4 percent of all sales, while food stores reached 866 million, 15.6 percent. In brief, residents ate better and rode better in 1965.
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Alabama
Electoral College Reform Debate Moves Toward Proportional Plan
Senator John Sparkman argues for abolishing electors while keeping electoral votes and distributing state totals by proportion of the state popular vote. He cites the Lodge Gossett proposal, critiques the winner take all system, and says reform would broaden campaign attention beyond populous states.
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Saltonstall
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Senate
Lodge-Gossett
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Congress
Doves clash with Johnson in Senate Viet Nam debate
Democratic senators met behind closed doors one day before Morse’s resolution vote, asserting fierce criticism of President Johnson’s Vietnam policy. The session featured Eugene McCarthy and Albert Gore voices urging action, while Fulbright and Kennedy urged restraint. Attendees included Burdick, Moss, McGovern, Gruening, Bartlett, and Clark.
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Viet Nam
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LBJ
China
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Ore
Bay of Tonkin
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Ark
Fulbright
Sen
Morse
White House
Albert Gore
Tennessee
Sen. Fulbright
McCarthy
Bobby Kennedy
New York
Tough
Stephen Young
Ohio
Gene McCarthy
George Aiken
Vermont
Quentin Burdick
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Frank Moss
Utah
George McGovern
S. D
Ernest Gruening
E. L. Bartlett
Alaska
Joe Clark
We Are Not All Equal Yet We Deserve Equal Opportunity
The speaker concedes differences among people while arguing for equal opportunity rights and development chances. A story of a princely guest and a homely man illustrates reverence for the Creator. Compassion toward those born in challenging circumstances is urged.
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Associated Press
Vath Named Auxiliary Bishop in Mobile Birmingham Diocese
Msgr. Joseph G. Vath of New Orleans was named auxiliary bishop of the Mobile Birmingham Catholic Diocese by Pope Paul VI. Vath, 48, said he eagerly awaits “challenging times” and would be liberal in some areas and conservative in others. He will work with Archbishop Thomas J. Toolen, who welcomed the appointment, noting their long acquaintance.
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Vath
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U.S
Thomas J. Toolen
Joseph A. Durrick
Nashville, Tenn
Toolen
Communism Takes Licking in Ghana Revolt
In Ghana the expulsion of Chinese and collapse of Kwame Nkrumah's regime mark a shift against aggressive communism. The piece argues the overthrow signals Africa moving away from Western-hostile independence myths as world communism suffers a setback similar to Cuba, with broader lessons for Africa.
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Nkrumah
Africa
China
Black Africa
South
Viet Nam
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George Washington
George
Zengazo
Cuba
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This Day in History Highlights Major World Events
Today March 10 1966 marks the 69th day of the year with 296 days remaining. Notable historical items include the 1933 Southern California earthquakes causing 120 deaths and massive damage, Grant becoming commander in chief in 1864, Bell’s first intelligible phone sentence in 1876, and Roosevelt signing the Lend-Lease Act in 1941.
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Associated Press
California
Ulysses S. Grant
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