Are We Prepared For War Aboard The Nation's Readiness
A Washington story argues the United States risks unpreparedness for large scale conflict as Vietnam reveals planning failures. It warns of poor reserve training bottlenecks and flawed defense planning, urging rapid fixes before total war occurs.
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Glass-Smashers Vandalism Prompts Fortified School Halls
The Charleston News & Courier notes a rise in vandalism against public school buildings in major cities costing millions yearly. Officials consider fort-like, windowless schools to curb breakage, warning such moves could yield brittle citizens. The piece urges common sense in education to avert harm to American civilization.
London to let women drive buses, says Times
The Christian Science Monitor reports London may allow women to drive buses. London Transport faces resistance from bus workers but pushes ahead, citing the legendary Queen Boadicea as a symbol of female prowess and urging an end to driver discrimination.
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Censorship For The Birds At Washington Zoo
A purple mynah bird with a blue vocabulary faces a speaker ban at the Washington Zoo. Officials removed the bird from the Bird House and will isolate him to silence his muttered swear words, while an appeal to the humane society seems likelier than a Supreme Court challenge.
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Practicing Christianity or Pious Hypocrisy Examined
The Lamar Press Scimitar contrasts outward churchgoing with true Christian conduct. It recalls a man who railed at the office while claiming sobriety and piety, showing that ritual acts do not equal faith or the ability to endure adversity with grace.
Oligarchy in Washington Highlighted by Drew Pearson
Drew Pearson cites three illustrations of government by oligarchy. He targets House Armed Services Chair McNamara, Rep. Mills blocking trade with European communist states, and Sen. Eastland’s influence over federal registrars and anti poverty funds in Mississippi. He also notes judicial appointments linked to Eastland and Dodd, plus WAC questions before Congress and a fund raising quip by Rep. Weltner.
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China Enigma Seen Through Toronto Panel Discussion
A panel of three experts at a Montreal convention outlined China’s past, present, and future, suggesting gradual moves toward reform and a potential shift to a freer enterprise system. They warned China faces population pressures, food challenges, and slow but steady distancing from Russia, while remaining wary of Western influence and Mao era pragmatism.
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