Rural Electrification Administration under fire over expansion goals
The article argues that while the Rural Electrification Administration achieved its rural power mission, critics say its post mission expansion into private and nationalized projects risks overreach. It cites Houston Chronicle praise followed by warnings of subsidized co-ops and low interest rates, urging restraint and taxpayer accountability.
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Vietnam Major Known By Tiger Eyes Faces Homecoming
In Da Nang South Vietnam major nicknamed Tiger Eyes recalls danger as he nears return to the U.S. Ley operations officer and Lt. Col. Brown led a 9 officer team in a 150 square mile sector. They improvised patrols and 42 assaults to push back four main force Viet Cong units, reporting 400 Viet Cong killed, 400 captured, 100 weapons seized, with 25 American dead and 60 wounded.
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West Point
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June 28 History Highlights From 1965
On this date fifty years earlier the Battle of Monmouth Courthouse in New Jersey saw Molly Pitcher famous for aiding heat-stricken soldiers. Other notes include Victoria’s 1838 coronation, Ferdinand’s assassination spark in 1914, the 1919 Versailles treaty, and 1942 Pacific actions.
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Israel
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Adolf Eichmann
Johnson
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Southeast Asia
Wall Street prices wobble as traders cite modest volume
Officials remain busy as they weigh reasons for the price drop with a focus on moderate trading volume. Dow Jones peers have fallen from May highs, but the decline is not as severe as past breaks, and brokers see continued expansion plans despite Viet Nam tensions and global jitters.
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Wall Street
Almanac Notes From 1965 Events And Births
The entry recalls Saturn as the morning star and Venus Mars as evening stars. It marks Rousseau’s birth date and notes Congress establishing Labor Day. It mentions Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassination and a World War I trigger. It also recalls MacArthur announcing a campaign in the Pacific and mentions a Vietnam Medal with Silver.
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Congress Weighs Kennedy Era Disability Amendment
Congress prepares a constitutional amendment to govern presidential disability and succession following Kennedy's assassination. It would set the vice president as acting president when the president cannot serve, with conditions for reinstatement and a closely watched process requiring two thirds in both houses and three fourths of states for ratification.
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Lyndon B Johnson
Doctor Answers Reader Questions On Sore Throats And Pityriasis Rosea
Wayne G Brandstadt M D explains that tonsil removal does not guarantee no sore throats and that streptococci or viruses often cause fevered sore throats. He advises testing household members for carriers and notes penicillin cures streptococcal cases.
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M.D. Newspaper Enterprise Assn
We The Women by Ruth Millett House guest tips for summer visits
Ruth Millett offers concise guidance for staying with friends or relatives in the summer. Emphasizing clear arrival and departure plans, cheerful attitude, decisive choices, minimal disruption, and helping with chores to respect hosts.
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Newspaper Enterprise
NAACP Convention Pushes Civil Rights Act Now
Roy Wilkins told newsmen the NAACP will press to speed full Civil Rights Act implementation. He said the law is on the books and the Negro does not want postponement, he wants it now.
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United Press International
Roy Wilkins
NAACP
Warden Warns Convicts After Attempted Shootout at Penitentiary
In Pittsburgh the warden of Western State Penitentiary says there was no deal with convicts after an attempted shootout. He warned the inmates they faced an extremely stupid action with no chance of escape. In Washington a House bill seeks federal help to pay rent for certain needy persons amid predicted opposition and a likely heated vote.
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Western State Penitentiary
Washington
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Brumfield Family Ties Highlight Trainer Jockey Lineage
Trainer Ed Brumfield is identified as the father of jockey Don Brumfield, marking a notable lineage in horse racing. The connection underscores a family tradition in the sport and references two generations active in racing circles.
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Don Brumfield
Famous Lakes ACROSS Puzzle Highlights and Clues
A scrambled word puzzle listing numerous lake names and clues across and down. The grid references places like New York city, rivers and minerals, with entries spanning languages and nations. The theme centers on geographic features and random trivia across a complex puzzle layout.
Washington Column No on Asia
Washington critiques the B-62 Viet Cong raid near Ben Cat Saigon area arguing safe areas require regular harassment to prevent VC regrouping. It notes tunnels bunkers and deep foxholes hinder bombing while urging immediate ground follow-up to destroy fortifications and stocks.
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Television In Review By Rick Du Brow
Hollywood critic Rick Du Brow surveys recent TV season highlights naming actors such as James Cagney Fred Astaire William Powell Myrna Loy and Bogart among top performers. He notes reruns remain strong and lists upcoming NBC Today Show substitute hosts with dates and names amid a mix of entertainment and a brief crime anecdote about a bottle-wottle robbery attempt.
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Minders Quay
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William Powell
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Peter Lorre
Sidney Greenstreet
Elisha Cook Jr
Mae West
Woc Field
Greta Garbo
Melvyn Joug Jay
Edward G Robinson
Gary Grant
Hoax Ad Sells Blackpool Home and Car
More than 500 bargain hunters visited ice cream salesman Jim Crowe's home in Blackpool on Sunday after a hoaxer advertised his three bedroom house for sale at 2.34 and his late model car for 496.
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