We Fought Also in Philippines and Freed Them
The column argues that American history shows a pattern of liberation rather than conquest. It cites the Philippines campaign against Emilio Aguinaldo, peace parley, and eventual independence as an example. The piece asserts that U.S. flag and troops serve freedom, not conquest, and that history will vindicate Vietnam policy against communist propaganda.
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United States
Hanoi
Uth Viet Nam
Philippines
Emilio Aguinaldo
Aguinaldo
Uck
Viet Nam
Foreign Aid Debate Looms In Congress As Bill Advances
The House opens debate on a multiyear foreign aid program, with a two year authoriza tion in most sections and a proposed 4.1 billion dollar annual spending level. The plan contrasts with the administration 3.3 billion dollar price tag and omits funds for the Vietnam War while aligning military and economic aid in one package. The House committee report notes criticism of foreign policy and world conditions as factors driving debate. A separate Nashville report details a prison roving reporter Edward Louis, 35, escaping custody after covering a story. The warden comments on shelving prison press access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Martin Washington
House
Congress
Alliance For Progress
Johnson
Foreign Affairs Committee
Senate Foreign Relations
U.S
United States
Nashville, Tenn
Edward Louis
Tennessee State
C. ‘Wray Henderson
Arkansas candidates clash over mental health and pay
In a statewide TV program all nine gubernatorial hopefuls outlined qualifications and repeated positions. Frank Holt proposed two more regional mental health centers and higher teacher salaries funded by tax revenue. Sam Boyce urged a sick leave policy for teachers and defended not seeking establishment backing. The May primary looms.
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Associated Press
Frank Holt
Arkanas
Brooks Hays
Jim Johnson
Dale Alford
Sam Boyce
Raymond Rebsamen
Kenneth Suleer
Holt
Winthrop Rockefeller
Gus McMillan
Kark TV
Little Rock
Hall
Conway
Wskquarters
Boyce
Arkansas
Big Political Rally at Blevins Friday Night
A political rally at Blevins Friday begins at 7 30 with all county candidates present and district and state hopefuls invited. Sponsored by the Mothers of the Pony League baseball team, a meal will be served at a reasonable price and all are invited. CHICAGO AP Dr Martin Luther King Jr condemns a nonviolent war on Chicago and Daley after a two hour meeting. King calls for a nonviolent assault and says the Negro vote can balance power. Daley says the city has no solution.
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Blevins
Shhoul Ground
Mothers of the Pony League
Kidies
Chicago
Martin Luther King Jr
Richard J. Daley
King
Daley
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Dr. King
Midwest
Nebraska
St. Louis
Suburbs
Power Company
Red China
State Department
Virginia to Nominate Senators in Primary Election
Virginia Democrats name nominees for both U S Senate seats in a primary that tests whether the Byrd organization remains influential among about half a million voters. Polls run 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. as Harry F Byrd Jr and A Willis Robertson face challengers amid intraparty contest. Howard Smith, long opposing, battles George Nawlings Jr in a separate House race. Paragould collision kills Howard Varvill and injures 11 others. his son Johnny drives the car. Adele Gaskin of Tucson hospitalized.
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Vapfron
Richmond
Virginia
U. S. Senate
Byrd Organization
Capitol Hill
Senate
Harry F. Byrd Jr
A. Willis Robertson
Rep
Howard Smith
George C. Nawlings Jr
Paragould
Ark
APV
Howard Varvill
Varvill
Johnny
Draver
Cir
Adele Gaskin
Tucson
Ariz
Hempstead Singing Convention Weekend Event at Garrett Memorial Church
The Hempstead County Singing Convention will be held July 16 17 at Garrett Memorial Baptist Church with The Note Blenders quartet from Supulpa Oklahoma and other singers. Finis Odom is president, vy Mitchell service-president, Velora Bright secretary. Voters in Wynne Arkansas decide on a 2.5 million bond issue to finance an industrial air conditions equipment plant by Halstead Mitchell Corp that would employ about 400 people.
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Hempstead County
Garrett Memorial Baptist Church
Note Blenders
Supulpa
Oklo
Finis Odom
Vy Mitchell
Velora Bright
Campaign Costs for Reagan and Yorty in California Race
AP report shows Reagan spent 544199.66 to win the California Republican gubernatorial nomination while Los Angeles Mayor Yorty spent 311283.76 in losing the Democratic nomination. Ben Hite, registrar of voters, released figures on Monday detailing campaign expenditures.
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Los Angeles
Donald Reagan
Samuel W. Yorty
Ben Hite
Yolers
Kuatan
Campign Axe Penses
Siledl Ubras
Talks in Air Strike Seem Discouraging
Washington AP reports discouraging outlook for settlement in a five day old air strike against five major airlines. Labor mediator Reynolds noted fixed positions but urged parties to honor responsibilities to the public workers and management. Wage issues drive nearly all talks with union seeking 53 cent an hour rise while airlines offer 44 to 48 cents.
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Stephen M. Aug
Washington
James J. Reynolds
Reynolds
Associated Press
Laoor
Labor Department
Afl-Cio International Association of Machinists
Joseph W. Ramsey
Two Streets Closed for Paving This Week
City to close Hempstead Street in the 1300 block and Shoyer Road from Edgewood Street east 500 feet for paving on July 13 morning through July 15. Motorists are asked to avoid these streets to allow proper seal coat application. City Engineer David Peters thanks the public for cooperation.
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Hempstead Street
Shoyer Road
Edgewood Street
David Peters
Viet Nam strikes fail to slow North oil depots
Secretary Robert McNamara reports air strikes on North Vietnamese oil storage depots have had no noticeable effect on Communist infiltration of South Viet Nam. South Vietnamese forces kill at least 40 Viet Cong near Saigon to thwart a reprisal against a major oil depot.
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Viet Nam
Robert 8. McNamara
Afr
South Viet Nam
Saigon
Gandhi
Moscow
Community notices and honors in Hope Arkansas area
All Around Town reports Woodmen of the World planning a July 14 meeting at 7:30 with a big feed. Hope Business and Professional Women's Club hosts an annual picnic Thursday at 7 pm on Rosston Road with dress backwoods for a Hillbilly Jamboree. John Franklin Anthony, University of Arkansas sophomore, earns honorable mention for Spring scholarship ranking 35th of 632 and on the dean's list, son of Mr and Mrs Graydon Anthony. Staff Sgt. Don F. Reed graduates from Kemper Military College with top honors in class. son of Mr. and Mrs Fletcher Reed, formerly of Hope and Nashville, now St. Louis. Rev. Jim Petre of Victor Texas, former Hope Nazarene pastor, spoke at the local church Sunday night. Petre and wife visited Hope over the weekend. Buneva Wood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Leo Wood, spent July 11 at Estes Park Colorado with Nazarene International Institute. 12 Arkansans attended. Mrs Frances Reynerson and Mrs W A Williams of Hope visited the Sam Rayburn Library in Bonham to view materials from the late Speaker Rayburn. Republican youth meeting tonight has been postponed.
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Hope Business and Professional Women’s Club
Rosston Road
John Franklin Anthony
University of Arkansas
Graydon Anthony
Jim Petre
Victor, Texas
Hope Nazarene Church
Petre
Friends In
Hope
Buneva Wood
Leo Wood
Estes Park
Colo
International Institute of the Nazarene Church
Arkansas
Planes Elude Missiles in Bomb Raids Over North Viet Nam
U S fliers tangled with two MIGs and dodged missiles during raids on missile radar and fuel sites in North Viet Nam. Carrier aircraft attacked about 200 barges and junks, destroying or damaging 59. One F105 Thunderchief was lost to ground fire. its pilot is missing. A Navy F8 Crusader was also lost northeast of Haiphong, pilot rescued. Total U S planes lost to enemy action rose to about 290 since bombing began February 7 1965 with further losses since.
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Robert Tuckman
Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
North Viet Nam
U.S. Command
Haiphong
Infiltration Could Step Up Air Raids
Washington AP Sec Robert S McNamara says air strikes against North Vietnamese oil depots have shown no noticeable effect on Communist infiltration into the South. He notes no limit to airpower use over North Vietnam and that as movement increases an increased air effort may be necessary before year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert S. McNamara
McNamara
North
Viet Nam
U.S
Holt Endorsed by a Negro Organization for Governor Bid
Frank Holt, a Democratic candidate for Arkansas governor, was endorsed by the Arkansas Democratic Voters Association, a Negro organization. Holt said he was unaware of the announcement and would serve all Arkansans, emphasizing a record-based case for votes. McClinton, association president, said the endorsement covered civil rights and broader issues like economics and industry.
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Little Rock
Frank Holt
Democratic Party
Arkansas Democratic Voters Association
Holt
Bentonville
Arkansas
McClinton
Court
Congress
McClinga
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Lions Club
Bill Cross
Bill Gunter
Dee
George Brown
The
Hope Lions Club
Town & Country
SCS
Hempstead
Reagan
AP News Digest
Thatcher
EL Dorado, Ark
H. K. Thatcher
Ouachita River Valley Association
John L. McClellan
D— Ark
Camden
John Harris
Jones
Pine Bluff
Pine , Bluff
Ouachita County
D—Ark
Office of Economic Opportunity
Star
Woodmen of the World
Don F. Reed
Kemper Military College
Boonville
Fletcher Reed
Rari of
Hope and Nashville
St. Louis, Mo
Frances Reynerson
W. A. Williams
Sam Rayburn
Bonham
Speaker Rayburn
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