South Vietnam election signals potential new day
The 83 percent turnout elected Lt. Gen. Nguyen Van Thieu to a four year presidency, with Nguyen Cao Ky as vice president. The vote, while a step toward a functioning government, leaves Vietnam still politically unsettled as military influence remains strong and rebuilding of the state faces long, costly work. The Viet Cong and Hanoi are urged to recognize Thieu’s peace aims, though the path to durable governance remains uncertain.
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Labor Day 1967 as American mass solidarity observance
The piece contrasts Labor Day in the United States with May Day, noting the date’s origins and evolution from militant 1882 New York beginnings to a broad, mass-focused celebration. It argues labor rights are now entrenched, while the day emphasizes shared national achievement over class confrontation.
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Year of the Special shapes TV season plans
Editorial Research TV analyzes the 1967 68 season with networks promising over 150 specials at a cost above 52 million dollars plus 150 news and public affairs programs. NBC and ABC push high profile projects while CBS reels in Universal for TV films and Princess Lee Radziwill appears in The Voice of the Turtle. Public affairs coverage advances with Cronkite Sevareid anchors and Fred W Friendly spearheads Public Broadcast Laboratory on Educational TV.
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Unclear personnel roles listed for newspaper staff
A fragmented line lists positions including President Vice-President asurer Secretary Editor Executive Editor advertising Director Marketing Manager Circulation Manager, but lacks names or context for duties or organization.
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Oil Depletion Tax Loophole Sparks Senate Test
Drew Pearson argues Ways and Means will trim Johnson war tax below 10 percent and push reforms later. He cites oil depletion at 27 percent as revenue source and cites Paul Douglas on closing loopholes to fund arms. He notes political resistance among Texas MPs and comments from various congressmen on equity of the depletion provision.
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Labor Day origins and baggage mishandling recalled
The article traces Labor Day origins from Peter J. McGuire and unions, noting its adoption as a national holiday by 1894. It then shifts to baggage issues in airlines, citing Southern Airways manager Herman Heard who stresses that most lost bags can be returned if owners' names and addresses are inside the luggage, and warns against reused old baggage tags and exterior labels.
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