Patriotism and dissent amid Vietnam era tensions in New England
In a New England community a Memorial Day parade is scrapped due to apathy toward the Vietnam conflict and a veterans group official decries the lack of patriotism. The writer defends dissent and loyalty, citing Lincoln and the idea that true patriotism involves honest thought and willingness to bear arms if drafted.
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Distaff Side: Signs of Spring Bloom Across Town
Local experts note a vibrant spring with blooming flowers including lilacs peonies roses and columbine. Kansas Plaza gains new trees from garden club donations while community groups fundraise for more greenery and a tree planting effort. Kidding aside a humorous Broadway joke closes the piece.
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Jack) Reeve
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J. W. Hambleton
Value of a Wife Ranges With Role and Rank in diplomat’s world
A survey in Envoy magazine estimates an average American housewife earns about 8,300 dollars a year based on 44.5 hours weekly as a housemaid and other duties. An ambassador’s wife, with more entertaining duties, rises to about 8,700 dollars annually, while a diplomatic attaché’s wife earns about 8,000 dollars for 94.5 hours weekly.
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Americans Spy in Laos and North Vietnam Jungles
Drew Pearson reports that American Special Forces operate covertly in Laos and North Vietnam to observe Ho Chi Minh trail traffic. Guerrilla teams radio enemy movements to guide airstrikes, with nightly activity peaking as trail networks, mule caravans, trucks, and bicycles ferry arms. The piece notes secrecy and shifts from local spies to American operatives aboard helicopters or via parachute, and mentions policy debates at high levels.
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Hubert Humphrey
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The Needle on Hippies and Hipsters
The Needle notes Harold Coffin on hippies and hipsters. Readers joke that hippies resemble miniskirts and may vanish if stared at long enough. Some say hipster disdain for money proves Darwinian evolution in bohemian culture. Squares struggle to distinguish boys from girls among hippies, while youths show no such difficulty.
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