Dignity vs Folksy Tactics in Presidential Image
The piece argues President Johnson must balance dignified conduct with relatable appeals. It notes Rockefeller and Goldwater trialing folksy moves, while Lodge wins in Vietnam. It warns against overusing photo friendly, casual stunts that erode perceived presidential seriousness.
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Cartoonist mocks Johnson campaign issue with dog ears
A cartoonist jokes that Republicans now have the strongest campaign issue after depicting Johnson pulling the ears of both his dogs. The playful scene implies political leverage found in a latest visual gag.
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First Amendment must be preserved in school prayer debate
A defense of the First Amendment and separation of church and state argues against school prayers and government endorsement of religion. It cautions that overturning the Supreme Court decision risks eroding religious freedom and individual liberty, urging Congress to reject such amendments.
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Johnson interview underscores US Germany peace challenge
Drew Pearson reports Johnson told Munich Quick Magazine editor Fritz Hagen that US troops will stay in Germany and multi nuclear force policy will continue, while urging Germany to boost internal development. Johnson advised against self pity and urged resilience to pursue peace through various avenues.
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Russians and Bonn in US foreign policy tension
A discussion of U.S. relations with West Germany and Russia. Averill Harriman argues the United States is a satellite of Bonn in policy terms, while Bonn criticism grows in West Germany. Notes on Khrushchev letters and calls for better understanding with Russia. a space facts snippet closes the passage.
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Heinrich Krone
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Big Brother Watching Lie Detectors in Government and Industry
Marquis Childs reports on congressional hearings showing widespread lie detector use in government and industry. The House committee notes limited scientific basis, ethical concerns, and federal restrictions while firms and defense contractors expand testing.
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Vance Packard
Packard
Today in History May 6 1964 notable events
On May 6 1964 highlights include Gen Jonathan Wainwright surrendering Corregidor in 1942 ending major resistance in the Philippines, Burgoyne at Quebec in 1777, the 1840 first English postage stamp, the 1937 Hindenburg crash, Stalin rising to power in 1941, WWII bomber assaults on Romania, and Lyndon Johnson leading a bipartisan shift in 1964.
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