Congress Budget Cuts Prove Net Trick Not Real Saving
The piece argues that despite a major budget cutting drive and a mandatory $6 billion reduction, total federal spending for the current year remains around $185 million to $186 million, due to six areas exempt from the ceiling and other rises. It notes trivial reductions, limited program cuts, and ongoing uncontrollable expenditures in Vietnam, debt interest, Social Security, veterans benefits, farm supports, and welfare grants.
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Federal National Mortage Association
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Banks For Cooperatives
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Johnson
Treasury
Wall Street
U S Eager To Rid Two Noted Prisoners Abroad Mindszenty And Hess
Washington notes the United States seeks removal of two high profile prisoners abroad. Cardinal Mindszenty, housed in the American Embassy Budapest since 1956, and Rudolf Hess, isolated in Spandau Prison Berlin, remain under heavy guard from all four occupying powers. Hess requests better food while Mindszenty stays inside the embassy compound as Budapest and the Vatican vie for resolution.
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Aristotle Onassis
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Washington
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Budapest
Rudolph Hess
Hitler
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Hess
Scotland
Russia
West Berlin
Soviet Union
France
Robert Fergusson
Spandau Prison
Mindzenty
Vatican
Rome
Hungary
Questioning Religious Freedom Under Communism
Billy Graham notes that religious freedom in Russia is illusionary under Soviet policy. He cites Article 124 of the USSR constitution restricting religious associations and government surveillance. He argues church and state are intertwined and real religious freedom is unknown.
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Iron Curtain
U.S.S.R
Man who lives dangerously visits Chicago DNC and Mexico
A Columbia University student described as living dangerously attended the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and then traveled to Mexico to watch the Olympic Games as reported by Columbia State.
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Columbia University
Chicago
Mexico
Columbia
S.C
Viet Understanding Still Far Away
Viewpoint discusses hopes for a Vietnam ceasefire, noting no formal agreement or bombing halt yet. It explains mixed signals, possible pauses, and risks while predicting public reaction and impact on the 1968 election. The piece highlights Paris talks, North Vietnam demands, and Korean armistice context.
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Siagon
Korea
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Copywright
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Syndecate
Prayer and calm in troubled times from Forward Movement
A devotional prayer by James W. Kennedy urges inner quiet through forgiveness and concern for others despite world unrest. The Decatur Daily notes publication details, subscription rates, and service information for Decatur Alabama.
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Forward Movement Publications
Decatur Daily
Decatur
Alabama Alley Printing Co., Inc
P.O. Box
Ala
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