Rockwell warns of United States losing power to negotiate
Willard F. Rockwell Jr., CEO of a major aerospace firm, urges stronger military readiness and supports SALT while criticizing exclusive talks. He cites past crises and warns the U.S. could become a second-rate power if trends continue, urging citizens to act before a Pearl Harbor moment.
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United States
Willard F. Rockwell, Jr
Russia
Czechosolvakia
Chile
John Kennedy
Blue Ribbon
National Defense
U.S
Rockwell
Pearl Harbor
Lifesaving Heart Surgery in Jakarta Highlighted
In Jakarta a young man with rheumatic fever survived after a U S surgeon performed a delicate mitral valve operation at short notice. The operation, done pro bono, saved a life and returned the youth to his home. This raises questions about judgment of scientific progress.
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Djakarta
Indonesia
Washington Post Embargo Follows Buckley Pentagon Papers Hoax
The Washington Post faced backlash after suppressing a story about 12 conservative leaders cutting support for the Nixon administration. Willam Rusher of National Review led the announcement. Human Events and other groups were named. The episode prompted calls for stricter verification and accuracy in reporting.
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Washington Post
William F. Buckley
Pentagon
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Buckley
Willam Rusher
National Review
New York
Los Angeles
Evening Star
American Conservative Union
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Congress
the Post
Henry Cathcart
Central Press
Dean Acheson
The
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U.S
Vietnam
Jest Minute Quotes and Social Snippets
A collage of quips on money fashion and social life. Observations mix humor and wisdom from nightlife to family moments with wry city jokes and reflections on aging optimism and courtesy.
Welfare reform call sparks broad critique across papers
An opinion piece from Chicago argues welfare corrupts citizens and urges drastic revision or abolition, while a Texas survey notes youths 14 to 25 read newspapers more, watch TV less, and that educated doers stay print oriented.
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Petersburg
Texas
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Books on war and world history dominate library picks
A review roundup highlights The Court Martial of Lt Calley by Richard Hammer with its Vietnam trial narrative. National Geographic titles Alaska Hawaii and A Short History of China by Hilda Hookham are praised for vivid up to date pages. Come Back to the Farm by Jesse Stuart features Appalachian tales.
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Lt. Calley
Richard Hammer
Vietnam
Son My-My Lai
Aubrey M. Daniel, III
George W. Latimer
Ft. Benning
Georgia
National Geographic Magazine
Alaska
Hawaii
National Geographic
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China
Hilda Hookham
Chou
People’s Republic
Jesse Stuart
Appalachia
Former Gladette Edward Denman Retires After 42 Years
Edward F. Denman of Longview, a Humble Pipe Line station operator 1st, retired after 42 years of service. A native of Caldwell Texas he worked as station engineer and field engineer at various sites and served in the U S Navy in World War II. He and wife Jessie Farris will remain in Longview.
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Houston
Edward F. Denman
Longview
Humble Pipe Line Company
Mr. Denman
H. E. Hensley
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Caldwell
Texas
Humble
Hearne
Gladewater
Bateman Station
Longview Station
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Southwest Pacific
Jessie Farris
Cameron
State to Offer Special ID Cards In Texas
Texas DPS director Colonel Speir announced a September 1 start for a laminated personal identification card with photo, date of birth height sex and eye color. Applicants must visit a DPS field office, present identity documents, be fingerprinted and pay 5 dollars. Cards expire four years from the holder’s birth date. Also included: Dallas reports dogs killed by cars at about 70 daily, per sanitation official Whitton who oversees pickup with four trucks.
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Austin
Wilson E. Speir
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texans
Texas
DPS
Speir
Dallas
J. D. Whitton
Whitton
The Health Club Lure and Odd Facilities Tale
A humorous diary of joining a health club with chrome weight machines plush decor and odd facilities. The writer critiques the sauna pools air conditioning and dark rooms while noting members’ boastful transformations and the owner’s pragmatic reasons for workouts. The piece ends with a Colorado Boulder note about glacier-sourced water from Araphoe glacier.
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Mr. America
The Fridge Survey Of Leftovers And Habits
A humorous reminiscence on kitchen life detailing how households differ in handling leftovers. The narrator admits poor planning, frequent grocery trips, and a fondness for jars of jelly while noting cluttered refrigerators and the challenge of deciding how much to cook.
Gladewater Mirror staff and publication notes
The Gladewater Mirror lists Harry Kates as publisher and Mrs Harry Kates as general manager and advertising director. Jack Elrod and Fredalene Clark are named with roles, Harriett Walton is Women’s Editor. Publication is Thursdays and Sundays from Gladewater Texas with delivery and subscription rates noted.
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Jack Elrod Dawe Eguop
de Reeden
Fredalene Clark
Harriett Walton
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