Humphrey urges responsibility in Great Society push in Dixie
Vice President Hubert Humphrey advocates continued progress toward the Great Society in Huntsville and other Southern cities. He stresses personal responsibility, education, and motivation to help Americans lift themselves, noting flaws but insisting the core goal remains helping people of all backgrounds.
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Hubert Humphrey
Huntsville
Dixie
Mr. Humphrey
Humphrey
America
Johnson
Tennessee
Humphrey Means
Oil lobbyists loom large in tax Dodge and faraway deals
A syndicated column accuses oil lobbyists of widening tax loopholes losing an estimated six billion dollars to the Treasury. It charges the General Accounting Office missed key points about oil shipments to Vietnam, favoritism to foreign firms, and limited American competition. The piece also exposes Florida Governor Claude Kirk’s finances and alleged liquor debts, plus a critique of smoking promotion by airlines and a Navy-voiced quip about hearts and minds in Vietnam.
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Washington
Treasury
U.S
Vietnam
Continental
Marathon
Phillips
Gov. Kirk
Tallahassee
Florida
Clauderk
Kirk
State House
Ash Verlander
Verlander
The
Public Health Service
United States
Airlines
Navy
Charles Wilson
D-Calif
Johnson
Carrie
Prayer the essential Christian exercise says Billy Graham
In a Bible class discussion the priority of prayer is favored over faith service and witness. Graham cites Jesus teaching on prayer and Dr. Dickson on dependence, stressing that prayer alone unlocks God's resources and that effective Christians stay in constant conversation with God.
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A. C. Dickson
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God
The Little Woman Racks Up Savings Then Seeks Dinner Reward
A shopper known as the Little Woman reports saving over $80 today on purchases. She jokes that the savings merit a dinner out as a reward, hinting at a lighthearted, comedic exchange.
New Crisis Looms as Soviet Bloc Pushes Global Strife
David Lawrence argues a Soviet and Red China move to provoke wider conflict and test U.S. resolve in Asia Europe and the Middle East. He warns of oil pressure, Hong Kong tensions, and the danger of a nuclear escalation unless the U.N. and Western powers mobilize to counter communist expansion.
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Washington
Soviet Union
United States
Asia
Europe
Russia
United Nations
Middle East
Moscow
Syria
Johnson
Egypt
Israel
Security Council
General Assembly of
Hong Kong
Great Britain
Red China
France
North Africa
Indo-China
U.S
Vietnam
U.N
America
Greece
Suez
Congo
Korea
South Korea
Western Pacific
Philippines
Australia
New Zealand
India
Thailand
Laos
Formosa
Japan
Publishers Newspaper Syndicate
Pacem in Terris II Convocation Faces Cold War Hurdles
Marquis Childs notes peace activists from 80 nations gather in Geneva under Pacem in Terris to seek dialogue amid Vietnam and Middle East tensions. Key participants include U Thant, Arthur Goldberg, Sen. Fulbright aides, and Vatican delegates. North Vietnam may attend via Col Hao Van Lau. Red China absent. The gathering aims for private talks and possible ceasefire extensions beyond Buddha’s birthday.
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Geneva
John XXIII
Pacem In
Vietnam
Middle East
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Center For the Study of Democratic Institutions
Col
Hao van Lau
International
Harry S. Ashmore
Lau
Red China
Arthur Goldberg
United Nations
Johnson
J. William Fulbright
Foreign Relations Committee
Sen
Edward Brooke
Mass
Thant
Western
Europe
Pope John
Peter
Vatican
Paul VI
Charles Cardinal Journet
Pacem
Terris II
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Manhattan Purchase Highlighted In May 24 History
The May 24, 1967 column recalls Peter Minuit buying Manhattan Island in 1626 for 24 dollars in goods and notes Victoria's birth in 1819. Local mentions include Decatur Red Cross organizing plans, Morgan County Red Cross motor corps course completions, and area high school science award recognitions.
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Peter Minuit
Manhattan Island
Decatur
Red Cross
City Hall
Motor Corps
Morgan County Red Cross
North Alabama
The
Chemical Society
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