Johnson Firing Line on Congo Intervention Sparks Debate
Capitol opposition condemns President Johnson for dispatching three U. S. turbo jet transports to the Congo without Congress approval. Critics argue the action supports Mobutu and shields atrocity claims, denying civilian evacuation plans and highlighting a broader pattern of U. S. entanglement in Africa.
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Washington
Southeast Asia
U.S
Europe
Korea
Mediterranean
Far Pacific
Johnson
U. S
Congo
Rusk
United States intervention in Congo criticized in 1967 remarks
The piece argues against Johnson's intervention in Congo, calling it a harmful imperial move by a dictator regime. It questions U S policy and suggests Americans reject world policing and funding of overseas actions. It cites a Congo event involving top officials and a 1967 Navy/Defense Department briefing on ships to North Vietnam.
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North
Viet Nam
Chamberlain
Michigan
Defense Department
What does it take to end aid to the enemy in Vietnam
A critical editorial cites rising free world ship arrivals in North Vietnam surpassing Soviet levels in June 1967. It questions Johnson's policies during a Jr. Chamber convention, contrasts farm income with national income, and mocks the Great Society rhetoric while noting presidential family travels abroad amid the see America first campaign.
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North
Viet Nam
Chamberlain
Lyndon
United States
Johnson
America
U. S
LBJ
Mrs. Johnson
Mexico
Luci Johnson Nugent
Bahamas
Lynda Johnson
Europe
George Hamilton
New Cars Registered In County Listings
New cars and trucks registered in the county include names and brands such as Harold or Annette Shultz of Greene with Oldsmobile, Lawrence or Henrietta Finke of Bristolow with Ford, Jerry or Evelyn Kluiter of Shell Rock with Chevrolet, and Herman L. Freese of Dumont with GMC truck, among others. The list mentions multiple residents and vehicle makes including Mercury and Shelby.
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Harold
Annette Shultz
Greene
Oldsmobile
Stanton
Margaret Sneve
Aplington
Robert D. Nieman
New Hartford
Chevrolet
Lawrence
Henrietta Finke
Bristow
Ford
Henry B
Mesa Siemens
Kenneth H. Rover
Jerry Or
Evelyn Kluiter
Shell Rock
Herman L. Freese
Dumont
GMC
Francis E. Augustson
Fines in State Court Cases Include Driving and License Offenses
Norma Jones of Palmdale California faces a $5.00 fine and $4.00 costs for no fishing license. Donald Weber of Glencoe Illinois charged with no fishing. Charles Allison of Allison Iowa cited for no registration and for lacking required equipment with $5.00 fines and $4.00 costs. Jeffery Miller of Aplington charged with no operators license and fined $5.00 with $4.00 cost. Thomas Homer of Dumont charged with reckless driving with $25.00 fine and $4.00 cost. Lyle Eiserman of Ackley charged with false checks resulting in 10 days in county jail. William Varnum of Clarksville cited for second offense entering state park after hours with $10.00 fine and $11.00 cost. Everett Nixt of Greene charged with intoxication and 15 days in county jail. Raymond Richard of Spencer charged with no chauffeurs license with $15.00 bond furnished. Edwin John Heyenga of Greene charged with false drawing and uttering no account check. restitution $15.00 and $10.00 cost paid.
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Jeffery Miller
Aplington
Thomas Homer
Dumont
William Varnum
Clarksville
State Park
Everett Nixt
Greene
Raymond Richard
Spencer
Edwin John Heyenga
Local Car Dealers Named in Regional Listings
Clarksville Buick and Plymouth dealers appear in a regional listing featuring Martin Lindner of Clarksville, Gary or Betty Miller of Shell Rock, and Robert or Janelle Arenholz of Parkersburg, all associated with Chevrolet models.
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Clarksville
Buick
Martin Lindner
Chevrolet
Gary Or
Betty Miller
Shell Rock
Plymouth
Robert Or Janelle Arenholz
Parkersburg
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H. R. Gross
UL. S. Congressman
Mobutu
Bukavu
Gary’s Sinclair
S. D. Pooley
Friendly Store
Greene, Iowa
The
Greene Recorder
the Greene Recorder
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Baltimore
Maryland
Iowa
MEST
Dean Wiegmann’s
Charles Allison
Allison
Lyle Eiserman
Ackley
Ardean Landers
Maxfield Mutual
Greene, Fa
Greene Farm Equip. & Agric. Co
Vonnies
Marble Rock, Iowa
Rhythm Kings
Brady Haymaker
Gabe & Hamilton Implement Co
South Main
St. Mary's Church
Rockwell
Delta
Uni
Porter
Black & Decker
Stanley Router
Pril
Remington
Floyd
Mike” Ramker
Vera Ramker
Laura Gerhard
Franklin Schurnecht
First State Bank
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