A Difficult Legacy With India's new prime minister Shastri
Editorial notes that Baha dur Shastri inherits a troubled state from Nehru, with weak foreign policy preparation and domestic poverty. It highlights Nehru's pacifist stance, India's proximity to rival powers, and Shastri's potential domestic readiness but uncertain foreign strategy as leadership passes. The piece stresses the dangerous hour of a change in government.
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India
Bahadur Shastri
Shastri
Jawaharlal Nehru
Nehru
Nehar
Subcontinent
A Drastic Measure For North Rhine Westphalia Smog
The State Cabinet of North Rhine Westphalia aims to halt all automobile traffic in the endangered industrial districts for eight hours daily when smog levels threaten health. The move, prompted by car exhaust as the main atmospheric poison, contrasts with Los Angeles County where such a policy seems unimaginable. The report notes the push for cleaner power and battery propulsion as a result.
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North Rhine-Westphalia
Germany
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles Basin
Chaplains Victory Preserves Identity Over Numbers
An anonymous Air Force Reserve chaplain wins a civil rights victory by keeping his ZIP code private despite directives to reveal it. The case argues that personal numbers like Social Security and license IDs are as personal as conscience, urging a precedent on privacy versus state or institutional access.
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AIR Force
Pentagon
Post Office Department
Flee son and Johnson face test of regulatory agencies
Doris Fleeson analyzes President Johnson's handling of federal regulatory bodies seen as a de facto fourth branch of government. The piece focuses on the looming FPC and SEC appointments, notably Charles Ross’s potential reappointment and Esther Peterson’s consumer adviser role, amid political pressures from Vermont and Texas interests and the 1964 nominating contests.
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Washington
Johnson
Senate
Texas
Johan F. Kennedy
Charles Ross
Vermont
Lyndon B. Johnson
Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma
Truman
FPC
Thomas Cortoran
Nubian Monuments Aid Falls Short in Congress
DREW PEARSON reports that despite Kennedy pledging 12 million in counterpart funds to save the 3,000 year old Abu Simbel temples at Nubia, the House Appropriations Committee, led by Rooney and Bow, votes against any U.S. money for the project. The piece traces debates over who would manage funds and notes broader Cold War and regional context in Egypt and US policy.
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Uar
John F. Kennedy
Washington
Nile
Ye Aswan
Kennedy
United Arab Republic
Nerlertitl
Rameses II
Abu Simbel
United States
Egypt
B.C
Nubia
John Rooney
Frank Bow
Ohio
House Appropriations Committee
Lucius Battle
Rooney
Battle
Brooklyn
State Department
Aga Khan Boys
Max McCullough
Aga Khan
McCullough
Bow
Castro
U.S
Lessons from Mistakes The Value of Trial and Error
A columnist recalls a mother who hovers to stop her 4-year-old from making mistakes and argues that education thrives on trial and error. Citing Dr. Kelley, the piece notes growth comes from wrong attempts, not perfect execution, and urges teaching children to endure failure as part of learning.
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Pork Playground
Barl Kelley
Harris
Kelley
X Ox
Town meeting editor voices disapproval of skit at local concert
A reader condemns a Lakewood High School event sponsor Southern California Hooters for a Jesus cross skit portrayed in a satirical review. The letter urges decency while acknowledging religion and free speech, calling for respect for Christians and requesting practical safety and infrastructure considerations at grade crossings.
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Lakewood High School
Southern California Hooters
Jesus Christ
Carol Hooker
Teenager backs school prayer in public schools
A 14 year old American teenager named Randy Hamm argues for reinstating prayer in public schools. He asserts the founding purpose included Bible instruction and laments the perceived removal of religion from schooling and public life, urging America to preserve its forefathers’ vision.
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America
New England
Rail Crossings Coatly Problem I have read with interest the editorials
A reader notes concern over railway crossing issues and comments on editorials from May 13, urging clearer discussion of safety and policy implications. The message seeks better coverage and practical remedies.
Independent new show fee at coren mtr mystery
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a reported fee change or new charge related to a transit route or station. Names, places, or exact figures are unclear, but the brief suggests an independent decision affecting costs. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.
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