Self-Discipline and the World Balance in Debating France
A syndicated opinion piece by Alex H. Washburtt argues that de Gaulle’s critique of Britain and the United States reflects broader strains in postwar global finance. It warns that devaluation pressure threatens the dollar and the gold standard, urging Americans to assess whether they can uphold their democratic leadership and economic commitments abroad.
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UN Votes to Keep China Out Again
The United Nations General Assembly narrowly voted to maintain nonrecognition of Nationalist China for another year. The motion drew 17 abstentions and failed to reach a majority after debate with allied and nonaligned nations, while calls to change China’s UN representation were rejected.
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Britain Eyes Associate Membership in Common Market
Britain faces the prospect of associate status in the Common Market after Charles de Gaulle's veto, offering Britain access to a larger continental market without voting rights. Prime Minister Wilson rejects half measures, while experts view associate membership as Britain’s likely feasible link to the six-nation bloc.
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Credit Squeeze Signs Hit Homebuilding First
Washington AP signs of a credit squeeze resembling last year are rising and officials say only a tax increase can head it off. Mortgage money tightens as the Federal Reserve raises rates and savings and loan deposits face withdrawal pressure, delaying homebuilding and dampening lender commitments.
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Turkish Fleet Maneuvers Off Cyprus
A Turkish naval task force appeared off Cyprus raising invasion fears, but Ankara labeled it a normal exercise. Six destroyers, two submarines and support ships were reported, while troops and transports remained in Mersin. Greek Cypriot leader Makarios said no war would occur as discussions with the United Nations continued.
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Only Way to Be Sure Folks Will Think You Are True Blueblood
HAL BOYLE surveys odd claims about royalty zebras and crystals of truth in a quirky column. It notes blue-blood myths, zebra fingerprints, ostrich nesting costs, marriage advice, and curious stats on pollution cures and Earth’s crust depths. The piece riffs on language and public habits with a light, humorous touch.
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Hal Boyle
New York
United States
Rocky Mountains
Adlai E. Stevenson
First Snow of Season Hits State
The Associated Press reports a large cold high pressure system over Arkansas and southern Missouri has brought measurable snow to Arkansas for the first time this winter. Snow is expected to continue tonight with accumulations mainly in the north and southwest. By midmorning Fort Smith Fayetteville Harrison Hot Springs Pine Bluff reported snow on the ground. Hazardous driving conditions were noted by the State Police as lows dipped into the teens and 20s with highs Wednesday around 50.
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Gold Trading Slumps Sharply in France
In Paris the gold market showed a sharp drop in demand yet remained above normal. Only 92 tons traded versus 40 tons on Monday, with about vie tun the usual market quota. Traders linked the decline to relief that dollar vulnerability has been checked, noting the calm first day since November 17 and the pound devaluation news.
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Viet Cong Hit and Run Attacks Plague South Vietnam
Five more Viet Cong hit-and-run attacks strike across South Vietnam as ground fighting resumes in the coastal lowlands north of Da Nang. Casualties include at least two military dead and eight wounded, with damage to air bases, a junk base, power and water works, and an electric information office. The broader air war reports 117 missions with several targets hit.
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No Money for Aged Placed in Homes
State Welfare Commissioner Len E Blaylock said aged persons in the State Hospital who qualified for welfare grants would no longer be accepted for placement in private nursing homes due to funds shortage. Dr George W Jackson, superintendent of the State Hospital, said he would discuss the stop order with Blaylock and noted the cost of 12 dollars per day in state funds to house non deranged patients. Blaylock planned to seek a solution where the State Hospital would pay part of the nursing home bill if the arrangement with Welfare Department is resumed.
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Heavy Snows Hit New York State
New Yorkers in snowbelt regions off the Great Lakes faced up to two feet of wind blown snow with more forecast. Lone schools closed as the heaviest falls hit western New York off Lake Erie and areas south of Lake Ontario saw a foot or more. The intruding snow largely spared major cities.
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Resignation sparks speculation on U S defense policy
AP dispatch from Washington reports Secretary Robert S McNamara plans to resign to head the World Bank prompting questions on Vietnam policy and the 1968 election The piece notes McNamara’s long tenure and doubts about the war policy shifts his exit might signal and whether Johnson will replace him with a new team in a bid to alter course in Vietnam.
McNamara to resign and head World Bank presidency
Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara plans to resign to become president of the World Bank, with President Johnson nominating him for the post amid speculation his Vietnam policy stance may shift. A senior U.S. officer says Communists at Dak To tested public opinion with harassing attacks across South Vietnam. Senator Eugene J. McCarthy signals a bid for the Democratic nomination to consolidate opposition to Johnson. Financial officials fear a credit squeeze similar to last year’s housing toppling. Greece and Turkey reportedly near a Cyprus peace accord while de Gaulle’s veto boosts talk of UK associate status in Europe. A police officer recounts infiltrating Corpus Christi high school students’ marijuana ring. A New York subway disruption mars a route change rollout.
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First Doe Season Kill Marks Bois d Arc Area
Mike Fielding, a 15-year-old from Hope, brought in the season's first doe in the Bois d Arc area. The 100 pound doe capped a string of local hunting activity reported with community events and school notices.
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White House rejects not factual Kosygin letter claim
Washington says Newsweek report that President Johnson received Kosygin encouragement for a U S Soviet summit is not factual. White House secretary George Christian states the first they heard of the matter was after it appeared in print and denies the story.
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McNamara to Head World Bank Amid Vietnam War Tensions
Former defense secretary Robert McNamara is expected to become president of the World Bank at year’s end, a move White House officials did not fully confirm. President Johnson’s aides indicated no change in Vietnam policy, while McNamara weighs leaving the Pentagon after more than a decade in the post.
Arkansan Charged in Shooting at Cardwell Restaurant
Phil ip Harper, 87, of Cardwell, Missouri, was charged with first degree murder in the shooting of James Argold at a Cardwell restaurant early Sunday. Authorities say Argold was shot five times near Missouri 25 as the two men argued previously at a Arkansas night club ten miles away. The Dunklin County prosecutor announced the charge on Monday. Sheriff Ray Scott noted the argument occurred before the shooting.
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