Value Of Philosophy Pay No Attention To Charges About Materialism
A 1964 65 directory shows philosophy teaching rising 22 percent in two years with 4755 teachers including 350 women, 88 philosophical societies and 45 journals. Dr Arch ie Bahm urges pride in the field and envisions a world culture blending Hindu Chinese and European ideas to guide American philosophy forward.
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U.S
Archie J. Bahm
University of New Mexico
Bahm
Dr. Bahm
United Nations
The 100 Days of a United States Presidency
The piece discusses the 100 day period after a new regime and its expectations. It contrasts Roosevelt's dramatic early action with Johnson's somber initial days following Kennedy's assassination, noting the absence of a crisis atmosphere as a defining trait.
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Congress
Johnson
Kennedy
Ship of State
British seize vast U.S. obscene print imports
British customs report 826454 paperbacks and 328464 magazines seized as obscenity over three years. A London decency committee notes rising imports since 1959, with American dealers limiting sales amid parent‑group pressure. The piece urges stopping exports to avoid becoming “garbage exporters.”
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United States
London Committee For Decency
Unknown Democrat Bob Johnson Wins DNC Seat in Florida
Veterans express shock at a politically unknown Bob Johnson winning a Florida Democratic National Committee seat by a fluke. Franklin D. Roosevelt plans to succeed Johnson as he has qualified to run. Johnson appears not to seek reelection. The committee faces a dilemma likened to eight poker players faced with a new entrant.
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Bob Johnson
Democratic National Committee
Florida
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Johnson
Thoughts For Today From Bible and Cardinal Newman
Reflection cites Job 7 7 and John Henry Newman urging perspective on life, breath and beginnings. It juxtaposes impermanence with caution about a life not lived fully, framing faith oriented meditation.
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John Henry
Cardinal Newman
Washington Report turns satire on secrecy in D C
The Washington Report humor piece notes Rep. Otis Pike censored press releases to dodge leaks and references a VAL military aircraft gag. It also lampoons Capitol Hill economy and procedural reforms while recounting quotes from Rep. Widnall Mansfield Tower Dirksen and others.
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Otis G. Pike
Dem.n. Y
Pentagon
House
Armed Services Committee
Pike
Val
Navy
Capitol Hill
Johnson
William B. Widnall
N.J
Election calendar for Lawton and Comanche County residents
The calendar lists key election dates for Lawton and Comanche County. March 17 marks the Lawton city council primary election. March 24 covers school district board of education elections. April 7 includes a special general election in County Commissioner District No. 3 and Lawton city council general election, with the regular general election on November 3.
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Lawton
Comanche County
School District Board of Education
Lawton City Council
Irony of Law Surrounds Ruby in Court Trial
Inez Robb reflects on Jack Ruby facing murder charges with two legal assumptions at stake innocence until proven guilty and sanity until proven insane The piece outlines prosecution efforts to prove Ruby guilty of murder with malice and defense efforts led by Melvin Belli to prove temporary insanity The narrative centers on Ruby’s shift from idol to suspect and his dependence on psychiatric testimony for life or death outcomes.
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Dallas
Jack Ruby
Ruby
Lee Oswald
Henry Wade
Lee Harvey Owald
Gray Fox
Melvin Belli
San Francisco
Belli
Joe Tonnhill
Man Mountain Dean
Littl
Mirror Of The Mind On Ridicule And Walking In Society
A trio of Q A style excerpts explores ridicule in politics, walking as a pastime, and parental authority amid social mobility. Ridicule may boost support for disliked candidates, walking is rarely enjoyed, and rising status challenges inherited parenting norms.
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U.S
Tulsa County Democratic chairman race sparks campaign rhetoric
Oklahoma groups push tax increase ideas while candidates stay silent. Tom Harris objects to Bud Wilkinson's hero worship. The county chair race remains undecided and the loser may claim a two out of three contest.
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Tom Harris
Bud Wilkinson
Bud
Tulsa County
Political Announcements for County Commissioner and City Council
Republican Claud Martin seeks Co. Commissioner District 3 while Lester McKenzie Gale A. Sadler run for City Council Ward I. Kirkpatrick appears as another council candidate in the notices.
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Claud Martin
Lester McKenzie Gale A. Sadler
Moment of Truth Nears in Viet Nam
A somber warning from William S. White on the Southeast Asia crisis as McNamara weighs options for Vietnam and President Johnson must decide. He outlines risks of widening the war, potential allies' positions, and the impact on U.S. leadership and voters in a presidential year.
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Viet Nam
Washington
United States
Southeast Asia
South Viet Nam
Robert McNamara
Johnson
North Viet Nam
China
London
Labor Party
Harold Wilson
Charles de Gaulle
Atlantic
Tax Breaks for Older Americans Highlight 1964 Law
Sylvia Porter explains two major 1964 tax law benefits for seniors. The retirement income credit rises on joint returns to a combined ceiling of 2286 with adjustments for Social Security, while medical expense rules loosen, allowing full drug costs for 1964. Tomorrow: Income Averaging.
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Brown
Smith
Bagpipe Origins Tied to Roman Invasion in Britain
A claim links the bagpipe’s arrival in Britain to Roman invaders around two millennia ago. The passage notes the instrument’s long association with British culture and its ancient roots.
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Britain
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