A Political Volcano Splits Parties Across America
The editorial compares Democratic radicals and Republican ultra-conservatives, arguing both parties face internal strife that could fracture them. It notes Democrats manage eruptions like a volcano, while Republicans in California face a critical clash between rightists and moderates and question if they can keep the volcano leashed.
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Democratic Party
Republican Party
GOP
John Birch Society
California
A Question of Survival in Cold War Reconnaissance
Reliable publications report that the Defense Department denies high altitude U S reconnaissance flights over Communist territory. The piece argues such flights are vital for tracking a dangerous adversary and maintaining global safety, comparing them to Russia’s espionage and noting the U-2 incident as a warning.
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Department of Defense
United States
America
Free World
A Ruling for Freedom The Supreme Court Defends Press
The United States Supreme Court ruled this week that state libel damages against criticism of a public official over an advertisement in the New York Times threaten press freedom. It holds that officials must expect criticism of their conduct and that a broad latitude exists for questioning public servants without permitting malicious falsehoods.
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United States Supreme Court
New York Times
Write-in clash deepens party power struggle in NH
In New Hampshire the write-in campaign for Robert Kennedy for vice president exposes a growing Democratic power struggle that could affect the November race. The effort to propel Kennedy onto Johnson's ticket prompts worry about party unity and the fate of Shriver on the ticket.
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Washington
New Hampshire
Robert Kennedy
Johnson
Fleeson
National Party
John F
Dobason
Kennedy
Styles Bridges
Bridges
Jonson
Sargent Shriver
Shriver
Venezuela Transitions as Betancourt Steps Down
DREW PEARSON reports on Venezuela’s peaceful switch from President Betancourt to Raul Leoni amid a charged political climate. The piece credits the Alliance for Progress and reforms advancing agrarian, educational, and infrastructure projects, while noting pressures from Castro and both political extremes.
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Caribbean
Latin America
Romulo Betancourt
Venezuela
Raul Leoni
Pearson
Fidel Castro
Betancourt
Alliance For Progress
US. Steel
Bethlehem Steel
Sears Roebuck
Ford
General Motors
Flood urges daily dress blues for Marines cost $14 million more
Rep Dan Flood calls for Marines to wear dress blues at all public appearances. Marine officers estimate 174000 enlisted men would require 14 million more for daily dress blues, with officers needing about 30 to 50 dollars extra per uniform from their own pockets. Basic dress blue outfit costs about 42.59 per enlisted man, with multiple outfits needed for daily wear.
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Washington
Dan Flood
Dpa
Corps
Flood
Eet
Strictly Personal on Tom Jones as an 18th Century Novel
The piece argues the Fielding novel's slow pace fits its era when novels evolved with entertainment needs. It contrasts Richardson and Dickens, notes readers once consumed books aloud, and praises the film version for preserving spirit while tightening form.
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Tom Jones
Fielding
Richardson
Pamela
Harris
Tony
Town Meeting Critics Rally Against Leisure World Coverage
Local reader laments unwarranted publicity about Rossmoor Leisure World and questions motives of Assembly member McMillan and staff. Letter defends community as financially stable with many satisfied residents and calls for fair reporting without bias or smear.
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Leisure World
Rossmoor Leisure World
Lester D. McMillan
Joseph M. Kenrick
Mr. McMillan
Lester L. Marshall
Nassau Dr. Apt
Seal Beach
Calif
Time factor in auto vs air travel deaths debated
Essay critiques a statistic comparing auto and airline fatality rates per 100 million passenger miles. It argues that ignoring time exposure distorts risk, noting autos travel many more hours per mile and that speed and duration of exposure should shape death rate interpretation. The piece contends to reframe safety analysis beyond raw per mile figures.
Editorial sparks reader's bridge riding plan change
Rosalie Stagnaro of 1423 S Walker, San Pedro, objects to a bridge editorial and says she will continue to ride across the Viecent Thomas Bridge to Long Beach, then return via Terminal Island. She criticizes the editorial and states her new plan.
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Viecent Thomas Bridge
Long Beach
Terminal Island
Rosalie Stagnaro
Walker San Peiro
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