Galbraith Sees Vietnam as Vital Agricultural Stronghold
William Galbraith national American Legion commander spoke in Lawrence on Vietnam. He praised non combatants, noting a fertile coastal region could feed vast parts of Asia and warned that retreat would let Communism gain control. He compared U S farming to Russia and China, urging continued involvement.
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National American Legion
Lawrence
U. S
Vietnam
Galbraith
Beemer
Neb
Midwest
Asia
South
Russia
Red China
North Vietnam
Kansas Jayhawks beat Nebraska 71 60 crowd praised for sportsmanship
Kansas University triumph over Nebraska 71 to 60 gave KU a share of league leadership and earned praise for the Allen Field House crowd. The 17 000 spectators largely upheld sportsmanship standards though a few booed, with future visits by Kansas State expected to test ongoing decorum.
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Kansas University
Nebraska
Allen
Jayhawks
Kansas State
Huskers
Class figures stir boycott over New York Athletic Club
H. Rap Brown and Harry Edwards advocate boycotting the NYAC meet at Madison Square Garden prompting picket and violence. Edwards warns black athletes crossing the line could face trouble while a Russian spokesman warns against aggravating violence.
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H. Rap Brown
Harry Edwards
New York Athletic Club
Madison Square Garden
Edwards
San Jose State College
New York
Rap Brown
Edwards clash over duties at San Jose State College
A columnist questions member Edwards role at San Jose State College arguing he collaborates with Brown and may advocate violence to pursue personal aims. It asks how many classes Edwards is cutting despite tenure and academic freedom and urges administration or California Regents to address his absence from teaching duties.
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Brown
San Jose State College
New York
San Jose
California Regents
Tax Percentage Hits a Peak
New York AP reports that 31.6 percent of national output will be taken in taxes this year to fund local, state, and federal programs. The Tax Foundation estimates federal taxes at 22 percent, local and state at 9.6 percent, with total taxes rising from 1966 to 1968.
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New York
Tax Foundation
Congress
Johnson
Shinkage
Betty Washington tea and citizenship award noted in town history
In 1958 the D A R held its Betty Washington tea at three local homes with Jane Waggoner and Jack Manahan as greeters. Dwight Metzler of the Kansas State Board of Health spoke on water conservation. Jane Dunlap received the Good Citizenship award.
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Betty Washington
D.A.R
Jonathan B. Carter
W. C. Courtney
Wayne Shaw
Jane Waggoner
Jack Manahan
Martha
George
Dwight Metzler
Kansas State Board of Health
Jane Dunlap
Allen Crafton
Frances Langford
Nora Bayes
Bible verse reflection prayer for church service
A devotional note cites Matthew 18 20 NEB where Jesus meets worshippers in his name. The prayer thanks God for Christ’s presence in church and asks for truth to guide worship and service in his world. Amen.
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Jesus Christ
Village Voice Demands Kennedy Run Now Or Be Lost
The Village Voice urges Bobby Kennedy to run for president now or be lost to the Voice forever. Jack Newfield argues Eugene McCarthy’s campaign is a disaster and proposes disrupting the Democratic convention while weighing Kennedy’s possible authentic candidacy against a safe party path.
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New York Journal
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Cotton Mather
King Constantine
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Vietnam
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Jules Feiffer
Kennedy
Edward G. Robinson
Bobby
Henry Wallace
Americans For Democratic Action
ADA
Edward Hollander
Hollander
Computer Matching In ternational offers dating via IBM driven trials
A Seattle writer tests Computer Matching International service promising compatibility based on tests and a five year money back warranty. She describes steps, dates, and a trial with two potential mates, noting costs, processes, and mixed results while questioning the method's reliability.
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Seattle
Wash
Computer Matching International, Inc
CMI
Polls show waning approval of Johnson Vietnam policy
The Gallup Poll finds Johnson's war policy approval at 41 percent after Viet Cong attacks, with 49 percent disapproval. The Boston Globe cites major papers resisting escalation, while California Democrats warn of losses unless a nonmilitary settlement is pursued. Gore and Kennedy critique policy amid calls for disengagement.
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South Vietnam
Johnson
Boston Globe
U.S
Globe
California
Albert Gore
D-Tenn
Robert F. Kennedy
Dn.v
Vietnam
George A. Smathers
Dfla
Kennedy
Chicago
New York
Dilemma Deepens Over Flemming Nixon Ties In Virginia
Washington reports reveal Virginia politics and Nixon ties shaping Nelson Rockefeller’s dilemma. Harry Flemming, Alexandria city councilman and Nixon’s preferred co chairman, backed Nixon after Rockefeller’s non candidacy. ADA debated McCarthy endorsement amid youth outreach and labor union funding shifts. Mills plans travel tax changes to curb junket exemptions.
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Harry Flemming
Richard M. Nixon
Virginia
Nelson Rockefeller
Flemming
Arthur Flemming
Eisenhower
Alexandria, Va
Dick Nixon
Nixon
Rockefeller
George Romney
New York
Alexandria
Miami
D. Dortch Warriner
Warriner
Close Actress-Director Tie Fuels Creative Efforts
New York AP reports Emmy winning producer director George Schaeffer says actresses perform best when they fall in love with their directors and vice versa. He cites stars such as Claire Bloom and Julie Harris praising his work and notes that handling actresses requires quick appraisal and varied approach. He contrasts rehearsals with actresses as focused and goal oriented to long term dynamics with men and other relationships.
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New York
George Schaeffer
Claire Bloom
Lee Remick
Jean Simmons
Julie Harris
Geraldine Page
Genevieve Bujold
Schaeffer
Lynn Fontanne
Hallmark
Bill Travers
Virginia McKenna
Judith Anderson
Haight Ashbury riot police use tear gas to clear crowds
In San Francisco on Sunday police used tear gas and formed multiple lines to disperse pedestrians blocking traffic in the Haight Ashbury district. More than 90 people were arrested as 20 squad cars, five tactical units, and 15 motorcycle officers moved in.
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San Francisco
Haight- Ashbury
Haight-Ashbury
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