Breather in Flood Hits Jordan River Valley
Rains that caused flooding set up in the Jordan River Valley on Saturday while snow fell on the hills overlooking the river’s source.
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Jerusalem
Jordan River
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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1969
Page
6
De Americanization of Viet War Proposed by Cranston
Senator Alan Cranston urged replacing American troops with Saigon forces to end the U S military draft and begin withdrawal in Vietnam He argued South Vietnam should be told U S troops will be withdrawn as trained South Vietnamese assume the fight Cranston said such a move would not raise North Vietnamese takeover risk and favored ending the draft now The discussion on Issues and Answers also included Senators Hughes and Eagleton who supported reciprocal withdrawal and greater South Vietnamese effort
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Saigon
Cranston
Washington
Alan Cranston
Dcalif
Sandi
Vietnam
United Les
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
Hagletin
America
Navestiercent
Divisions rise over Vietnam draft and volunteer army
The speakers argued about conscription and a volunteer force. Cranston and Eagleton favored a volunteer army as an ultimate goal while supporting draft reform or lottery. They disagreed with Defense Secretary Laird on delaying disarmament talks with the Soviet Union.
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Melwin Laird
Soviet Union
Denture Care Ad Promotes PASTEETH 4¢
An everyday care notice urges denture wearers to use non acid powder on plates to reduce odor and improve comfort. It also advises regular dental visits and mentions a dental paste sold at drug counters for four cents.
Mansfield skeptical of giveaway to place lands for industry
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield voiced skepticism about a White House plan to donate federal lands in cities for industrial use to create jobs. He urged case by case consideration and warned against blanket government land giveaways, noting current law already allows land transfers for recreation or conservation but not industry.
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Washington
UPU
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Mansfield
Congress
Johnson Renames Washington Park Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park
President Johnson ends his term by naming 27 acres in West Potomac Park near the Jefferson Memorial as Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park. The proclamation cites the American people’s debt for Roosevelt’s leadership in peace and human dignity.
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Washington
Johnson
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Jolson
Roosevelt
America
Thomas Method Promises Hair Restoring Treatments
An article touts a medical director and a bacteriologist evaluating scalp conditions to determine treatable hair loss. It promises rapid relief for dandruff and thinning, with a 30 day money back guarantee if results are not satisfied, and invites readers to visit Thomas Clinic at Pine Avenue for an assessment and appointment.
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Ates
Thorns
Thorn
Ty Toca
Emeget Dane
Pho Maris
Oitat
Andy
Phanas
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