Tragedy in Vietnam prompts resignations and dissent
A former AID official in South Vietnam resigns, citing heartless killings of civilians in the name of defeating communism. An American construction worker and Hue resident voice deep concern over growing animosity and civilian suffering. The Saigon Daily News quotes reflect bleak views on war harms and national pride.
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Carl Robinson
Agency For International Development
South Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Vietnam
Hue
Saigon Daily News
Choose Paint Rollers With Care
The writer muses on using old newspapers as packing and catching drips while painting. They describe stepping back from a ladder to read the home section and spotting a headline about selecting paint rollers. After reviews of roller fabrics, they discover the article’s bottom comment of "Phooey" and vent about using an inferior roller.
Public Letter Criticizes Evangelist Column Policy
Louise McCombs of 907 N Fourth criticizes Telegram policy for printing letters. She objects to publishing a May 28 piece titled Evangelist Answers Minister, arguing ministers face enough scrutiny and should not be attacked in newspaper columns. She defends Rev Bertram as active beyond church walls.
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Evangelist Answers
Bertram
Louise McCombs
Lincoln Emancipated Poor Face Subsidy Backlash
In Resurrection City Washington, rain falls on plastic shacks as Drew Pearson highlights how farm subsidy programs favor large landowners over tenant farmers. He cites Mississippi and Alabama examples, including Sunflower County payouts totaling over 6.8 million, plus similar subsidies in California Puerto Rico and beyond, arguing Congress should reassess the economic balance and aid for the poor.
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Department of Agriculture
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Congress
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Eastland
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Uncle Sam
Alabama
W. L. Corcoran
Barbour County
Ben Bowden
Emmett Scroggins
Colbert County
Lawrence County
Limestone County
Arizona
Texas
California
Giffen Company
Fresno County
South Lake Farms
Kansas
South Dakota
North Carolina
Kentucky
Puerto Rico
Luce and Company
A. Roig Sucres
C. Brewer Company
Harlem
Chicago
House
Senate
Southwestern Closes 83rd Term 110 Seniors
Southwestern College closed its 83rd term with commencement exercises for 110 seniors. Honorary degrees went to Richard Rubottom Jr of Southern Methodist University and H. E. Lenander of Sandia Corp in Albuquerque New Mexico.
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Southwestern
Winfield, Ran
Southwestern College
Richard Rubottom Jr
Southern Methodist University
H. E. Lenander
The
Sandia Corp
Albuquerque
N.M
Miracle fibers drive absurd washing rules in joke piece
Washington readers get a satirical tour of miracle fabrics and endless care instructions. A husband recounts washing dilemmas for shirts and turtlenecks made of bizarre blends, while the wife argues over conflicting guidelines. Comedy centers on laundry labels and escalating misadventures with socks, suits, and parlour-room disputes over proper cleaning methods.
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Washington
Pru
Three Die in Plant Blast
An early morning gas furnace explosion ripped through the finishing room of the Utica Hawak plant in Clemson South Carolina. Three people were confirmed dead with ten injured and officials suspected more casualties as the blast collapsed a ceiling and crushed machinery. The injured were taken to Oconee Memorial Hospital in Seneca.
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Clemson
S.C
Utica-Mohawk
J. P. Stevens & Co
South Carolina
Oconee Memorial Hospital
Seneca
Washburn Awards Degrees to 600 Graduates in Topeka
Washburn University conferred degrees on 600 graduates at its 103rd commencement in Topeka's municipal auditorium. Honorary degrees went to former U.S. senator Harry Darby and Dr. Hugh G. Wales. About 4,500 attended.
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Topeka
Washburn University
Harry Darby
U.S
Hugh G. Wales
Washburn
The Needle see by Harold Coffin
Indianapolis builds a speedway to curb reckless driving and balance speed with safety. The piece notes Lyndon Johnson and Ralph Nader in a satirical take on racing cars and road safety, highlighting engineering for safety and the lack of room for backseat drivers.
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Harold Coffin
Indianapolis
Lyndon Johnson
Ralph Nader
Indianapolis Speedway
Local College Students Pay Annual Rates In Kansas Counties
Local and area college students 8.00 for 9 month school year. Telegram motor carrier service requires publication and day delivery by mail in cities with local carrier service. local carrier rates apply. Second class postage paid at Garden City Kansas 67846.
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Telegram
Finney, Lane, Scott
Wichita
Gri Hamilton
Kearny
Grant
Haskell
Gray Counties
Garden City
Kansas
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