Editorial briefing conferences show both value and flaws
The editorial reviews regional State Department briefings as a mix of real insight and overlong, mismanaged sessions. Noted positives include illuminating Q and A moments on surpluses defense and nuclear trust mechanisms. negatives include double talk on Congo Goa Cuba and the Khrushchev Castro dynamic. The piece asserts such briefings clarify policy while hinting at behind the scenes planning on Cuba.
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Los Angeles bids to host 1968 Olympic Games
A Los Angeles delegation urged the USOC to reopen the American choice of the 1968 Games Cry after Detroit had been selected. The proposed pairing with the Fair would boost regional tourism and convenience for visitors to Southern California, garnering strong regional support.
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Reform of federal income tax urged by town meeting
A town meeting denounces the federal income tax structure as archaic and inequitable arguing for scrapping it in favor of a simple universal tax with a $2,500 exemption. The speaker, Mrs. Ruby Pfenning, notes revenue loss and defense of source taxation while urging citizens to write their senators and congressmen.
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French Envoy Alphand Bristles At Thant Sitters Row
Drew Pearson reports on Herve Alphand resisting a shared table photo with U Thant at a Mona Lisa opening, triggering UN invitations being declined. The column shifts to Medal of Honor history, proposing a memorial stadium, then to U S Cuba policy debates and White House aides, ending with a Wisconsin scene of Sen Gaylord Nelson meeting voters.
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Strictly Personal Tyranny And The Fine Art Of Double Talk
Sydney S Harris argues that totalitarian and criminal regimes use euphemisms to mask brutal actions. Language like truth peace liberty and will of the people reveal darker meanings upon closer inspection. Simplicity of speech opposes injustice as regimes rebrand aggression and murder with softer phrases.
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James McCauley on Unruh’s looming political future in 1963
Sacramento observers weigh Assembly Speaker Jesse Unruh as a possible vice president, US senator, governor, cabinet member, or business leader. The piece notes Unruh’s ties to Kennedy, potential gubernatorial bids, and a rising role in the 1963 Legislature amid party clashes and a notable vote by freshman Republican Robert Badham.
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