Patriotism as a Test in Viet Nam Debate
A columnist weighs LBJ's South Viet Nam policy critics who frame patriotism as the measurable test of support. The piece argues a double standard among critics, notes their possible aims to see America lose, and compares to Algeria's war, framing patriotism as a nation’s final reserve even as the conflict grows costly.
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Johnson
LBJ
South Viet Nam
United States
India
America
North Viet Nam
Few choices on Douglas County primary election draw votes
Douglas County faces a light primary ballot with three Republican contests and a couple on the Democratic side. The Lecompton bridge issue and the crowded Third District GOP race heighten interest. Candidates include Reynolds Shultz seeking the top seat, with Larry Winn Angell and George Haley as notable opponents.
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Douglas County
Europe Rates Also Rising
Europe faces higher rates that could pull dollars from the United States as financiers worry about the dollar’s strength. The article notes a narrowing U S trade gap, rising imports at 15 percent, exports up 6 percent, and a ballooning eurodollar pool, shaping a heated domestic debate on cutting U S interest rates.
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New York
Europe
Congress
United States
U. S
U.S
Weat Law rence Local Legislature Contest Seethes
In the county race for state legislature representing Weat Law rence the two Democrats run a restrained campaign. Dr. Nelson a conservative and longtime party worker is county chairman while Titus leads a group of youthful Turks seeking to upset the established Democratic leadership. The current primary season is notably calmer than past battles when sheriff nominations drew heavy activity and gubernatorial campaigns sparked loud, house to house warfare.
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Weat Lawrence
Nelson
Long
Titus
Old Home Town Highlights From 1956 And 1941
Primary election interest rose with nearly 16000 registered in the city. Rev Albert Bramble joined a 15 minute Holy Land tour planned by Methodist bishop Dr Dana Dawson. The 19th Midwestern Music Camp announced outstanding campers Joyce Malicky and Harry Craig. A 1941 marker near Independence marked the Drum Creek treaty era with oil wealth. Washington Creek School held its third reunion with 150 attendees and a historic bell gift.
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Albert Bramble
First Methodist Church
Holy Land
Dana Dawson
Dean Thomas Gorton
Joyce Malicky
Baldwin
Harry Craig
Lawrence
Daily Bible Verse and Prayer Reflection
A Bible verse from John 21 12 NEB notes that none of the disciples asked who Jesus was because they recognized him. A prayer asks forgiveness for reluctance to serve and requests that simple faith be used more for God's glory in Jesus name Amen.
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John
Jesus
Plans to raze historic governor's home noted in letters
A year after a drive to salvage Gov. Robinson's home near Lawrence, the Endowment Association says the property is a hazardous and expensive restoration project. The plan is to raze the house while preserving a walnut staircase as a rare remnant.
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Journal-World
Kansas University Endowment Association
Gov. Robinson
Lawrence
Irvin E. Youngberg
EU Endowment Association
Nation Faces Summer of Violence Across Cities
The nation endures another summer of violence and rioting with minority groups taking to streets in numerous cities as President Johnson addresses the unrest and calls for calm.
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Journal-World
Nation
Johnson
How Do You Fare In Rat Race Guide
Hal Boyle offers a satirical checkup on social standing describing signs of being mid level in a corporate ladder. The piece lists everyday comforts and anxieties from a generous boss to family status and home life to illustrate relative success.
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New York
Bootblack
Life expectancy for 1965 births 70.2 years in U S
Babies born in 1965 had a life expectancy of 70.2 years the Public Health Service reports. The estimate matches 1964 and 1961 while 1963 and 1962 were 69.9 and 70. The provisional vital statistics summary also notes 3 767 000 births the lowest since 1951 and 1 789 000 marriages the highest since 1948 with a birth rate of 19.4 per 1000.
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Washington
Public Health Service
U.S
Ouster of Mynas for Lingo Causes Stir At Washington Zoo
Reportedly two mynas at the Washington zoo were banished for using offensive language in front of visitors, then later restored after officials questioned the language. The episode sparked debate among the talking birds about public reaction and censorship.
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Washington
Washington Zoo
Million Dollar
Bird House
Far Right Pesters the GOP in Houston Politics
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak report that Houston Republicans face a Bircher surge as the John Birch Society expands its regional base. The piece notes plans to seize control of the Harris County Republican Committee, posing a risk of a two party system in Houston and a push to nominate a 1968 presidential candidate.
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Houston
John Birch Society
Republican Party
Texas
Harris County
Republican Committee
National Republican Party
Ray C. Bliss
Birchers
Washington
Big City
Bircher
Robert Welch
Southern
California
Far Right
Texas Association For Political Education
Conservative Action Committee
Birch Society
Thad Hutcheson
U.S. Senate
Hutcheson
Jim Mayor
Goldwater urges Johnson to address riots in big cities
Former Senator Barry Goldwater says President Johnson should visit major cities for weeks to speak common sense about civil unrest. He accuses civil rights promises of unmet expectations while White House aides say Johnson has already spoken clearly against violence.
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Journal-World
Chicago
Daley
Martin Luther King
Mayor Daley
Cleveland
Parrine
Louis Seltzer
Washington
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Johnson
Goldwater
White House
Bill D. Moyers
Midwest
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