Campaign Looms In Pentagon Choice 1968
The article discusses President Johnson’s pending nomination to replace Robert McNamara as secretary of defense. It notes McNamara’s seven-year tenure, his cost accounting reforms, and military strategy shifts in Vietnam. It also highlights how the successor’s stance—dovish or hawkish—could sway public opinion and the 1968 campaign.
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Robert McNamara
Vietnam
McNamara
Johnson
Defense
Pentagon
World Bank
Congress
Kennedy
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
Sen. Jordan
Truman
Barkley
Sunday Sermon on Christmas Joy and Meaning
A December sermon argues the core meaning of Christmas beyond secular rush and glitter. It celebrates God incarnate as humble humanity, exalted motherhood, labor, healing, and forgiveness, urging faith communities to embody these truths during Advent.
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God
Earth
Kingdom of Heaven
Galilee
Judea
Roman Empire
Mary
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Christ
Joseph
Old
Nazareth
High Point Enterprise Contact and Masthead
The High Point Enterprise established 1884 is published each afternoon and Sunday morning as an independent newspaper. The masthead lists officers including Holt McPherson as president and Patterson Jr as advertising director, with Charles B. Loflin as circulation manager.
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High Point Enterprise
High Point Enterprise, Inc
North Main Street
High Point
N. C
Holt McPherson
Bean Co
Patterson, JR
Wi We. Idol
Dhe
Isssacace
Charles B. Loflin
Associated Press
Dally
N.C
AP News
Senator Jordan Urges Democrats to Avoid Trouble
CAPUS WAYNICK reports Sen. Jordan tells fellow Democrats to stifle discord and back current officeholders to avoid threats in 1968. He downplays challenges to Gov. Scott and warns against intraparty strife, arguing strong debate strengthens party roots despite calls for unity.
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North Carolina
U. S
Sen. Jordan
de Gaulle
Terry Sanford
Sen
Sam Ervin
Bob Scott
Democratic Party
Thanksgiving Letter From Vietnam Soldier Cites Resolve For Victory
A serviceman writes from Vietnam on Thanksgiving arguing U S withdrawal now would signify weakness and worsen the conflict. He notes heavy casualties, the difficulty of peace talks, and pride in duty while missing home. The piece stresses support for troops and a determination to persevere.
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Vietnam
America
U.S
McNamara exits as LBJ’s blind spot in defense policy
Drew Pearson argues McNamara’s departure reveals LBJ’s bias toward military leadership over diplomats. The piece credits McNamara with shaping foreign policy toward the Soviet Union, cutting bases and personnel, influencing nuclear stance, and clashing with the missile lobby, while Johnson, though praising him, often did not heed his advice on bombing and strategy.
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McNamara
United States
Russia
Eisenhower
Capitol Hill
China
Defese
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Haiphong Harbor
Secretary of Defense
White House
Johnson
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