Mohole project loss tied to political money and controversy
The Mohole drilling venture faces rejection amid concerns over political influence and big money in campaigns. President Johnson calls for broader party fundraising while Brown and Root’s contributions spark debate on who funds exploration. The piece argues for reviving Mohole in a less partisan climate to avoid losing potential scientific gains.
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Johnson
Brown and Root
Democratic Party
Peace in Vietnam Requires Courage to Prevent Wider War
R T Burke cites two persistent myths about Vietnam to argue the war is not a civil conflict and U S policy is not recent or unimportant. He warns the limited U S commitment invites enemy resolve and stresses that U S policy aims to reduce the risk of escalation to World War III.
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R. T. Burke
John F. Kennedy
Bragg
Viet Nam
U.S
South Viet Nam
U. S
Saigon
Hanoi
Peking
Moscow
Rusk
United States
De Gaulle’s Neutralism Echoes in Cambodia Visit
Editorial notes President Charles de Gaulle arrives in Phnom Penh for a state visit on a 20 day world tour. It frames his Southeast Asia neutrality plan and support for local forces against blocs. It contrasts with Averell Harriman’s upcoming talks and cites France’s Viet Nam interests and historic links.
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Charles de Gaulle
France
Cambodia
Hanoi
Pnom Penh
de Gaulle
Southeast Asia
Norodom Sihanouk
Sihanouk
Gen. de Gaulle
Laos
Viet Nam
Bernard B. Fall
South
South Viet Nam
United States
U. S
Averell Harriman
Johnson
Mohole cut and Viet Nam build bids stir Washington
The Mohole project funding was killed after a $25 000 donation by Brown and Root to the President's Club while Brown and Root's defense contracts in Viet Nam and a $438 million military authorization surge loom. The piece links Rumsfeld actions to clean elections aims and notes GAO audits, private contracting and the Vietnam Builders Inc group at Cam Ranh Bay.
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Ill
Brown and Root
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
House
Kaiser and
National Steel
Brown and
Root
Viet Nam
Pacific Ocean
General Accounting Office
Mohole
Raymond International
Morrison - Knudsen
Houston
J. A. Jones
Charlotte
N. C
Vietnam Builders, Inc
Cam Ranh Bay
Asia
President’s Club
Pacific
Eisenhower
Spain
George Brown
High Point Enterprise Listed Staff Roles and Address
The High Point Enterprise Limited circulates daily and Sunday editions. The document lists officers including D. A. Rawley as president Mrs. C. H. Lockwood as vice president Randall B. Terry Jr as treasurer Joseph P. Rawley as secretary Holt McPherson as editor and LOFLIN as circulation manager along with the business manager.
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D. A. Rawley
C. H. Lockwood
Randall B. Terry, JR
Joseph P. Rawley
Holt McPherson
Eeeee
W. Oa JR
Loflin
Back to School Health and Summer Reflections
Reopening of school is a big moment for kindergartners and first graders. The American Medical Association urges medical exams covering hearing and vision and immunizations, with multiple checkups through the school years. Parents should balance study with play and avoid overloading children, while teachers pace assignments.
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