War mismanagement questioned in Viet Nam era critique
The piece argues mismanagement is inherent in warfare, cites McNamara and Sylvester, notes shortages of helicopters ships and armor, and questions whether U.S. fighting men are hampered by poor administration. It stresses that ultimate judgments on Johnson and McNamara will come later.
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Viet Nam
Alexander
Hannibal
Genghis Khan
Napoleon
Winston Churchill
Adolph Hitler
Robert S. McNamara
Arthur Sylvester
Iying
McNamara
Cuba
U.S
House
Gerald Ford
Michigan
Johnson
McNamiara
Washington
Sargent Shriver
Shriver
John Doar
Justice Department
Doar
New Freedom
Chicago
New York
Alabama
Boondocks
Anti-Poverty Corps
Congress
National Conference On Public Administration
Strange Thinking About Honor In Service
A North emn letter-writer defends the Army amid Cassius Clay remarks and Viet Nam casualties. The letter condemns belittling military service while praising those who defend freedom and the flag.
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Cassius Clay
Army
Viet Nam
United States
ZIP Coding Troubles Hit Government Mail in Washington
Washington agencies struggle with locating ZIP numbers for every mail piece. The Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations lists 142 ZIP Codes for government offices from 205745 to 20429. Mail clerks may protest at the Post Office Department steps over the delays.
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Washington
Advisory Commission On Intergovernmental Relations
Veterans Benefits Office
Post Office Department
Jacksons Picture Sparks White House Mob Scene Gaffe
Historians note the uproar at a Democratic campaign conference in the White House when Andrew Jacksons image was knocked askew. The piece recalls past mob scenes at the presidents house and mentions Lyndon B. Johnson being manhandled by the ladies. Nellie Connally attended upstairs luncheon.
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Andrew Jackson
White House
Old Hickory
Lyndon B. Johnson
Nellie Connally
Rusk’s Policy Outline on Red China and Viet Nam Ties
Secretary Rusk presents a comprehensive official statement on United States policy toward Communist China and its global reach. He notes extensive but largely inconclusive talks with Peking since 1954, stresses firmness in defending Formosa, and warns against China’s nuclear ambitions while urging restraint and collaboration where possible.
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Washington
United States
China
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Dean Rusk
Far East
Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Representatives
Rusk
State Department
Red China
Department of State
Moscow
World Communist Movement
Castro
Cuba
Peking
Viet Nam
Mr. Rusk
Formosa
Asia
Thailand’s Fate If U S Pulls From Viet Nam
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak warn that Thailand faces tragedy if the United States withdraws from South Viet Nam before a stable non Communist government exists. They argue U S help hinges on Saigon's fate and regional defense credibility amid SEATO doubts.
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Washington
Saigon
Thailand
United States
South Viet Nam
U.S
Viet Nam
Uncle Sam
Vietnam War and Thai Subversion Threats Facing U S
Andrew Tully warns that U S withdrawal from South Vietnam could invite Chinese pressure on Thailand. He notes Thai forces host 40 000 North Vietnamese refugees in the northeast and that Bangkok risks losing SEATO ties if Bangkok shifts left. He criticizes federal protest policy and praises Shriver while urging harsher limits on demonstrations.
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U.S
South
Viet Nam
Southeast Asia
Saigon
Thailand
China
Bangkok
Laos
Malaysia
North Viet Nam
Ho Chi Minh
Texas seeks federal funds to buy land near LBJ Ranch
Texas requests 50-50 federal matching funds to condemn and acquire parcels adjoining the LBJ Ranch for a state park.Residents oppose with petitions and fear of displacement as neighboring landowners and leaders debate the plan amid a 1966 budget and outdoor recreation criteria.
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Washington
Texas
The
Bee
Uncle Sam
President Johnson
LBJ
JBJ
San Antonio
Pedernales River
Eisenhower
Dream House
Gettysburg
Kennedy
Hyannis Port
Truman
Independence
Hyde Park
Roosevelt
Will Odom
Johnson
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
Ee Ranch
Hill Country
Gillespie County
U.S. Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
Odom
Lynda Bird Johnson
Jive and Snafu Enter Dictionary as New Words
New york reports that the Funk and Wagnalls abridged dictionary adds jive snafu corn cheesecake and jerk to its 150 000 word list. The update reflects GI slang and swing era vernacular now officially recognized.
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Lubbock
New York
Funk and Wagnalls
Southern share of science PhDs gains slowly says Morning News
Guest editorial cites Scientific American data showing 200000 science doctorates awarded in the United States with 12 percent produced by Southern universities. Distribution of doctorates across regions is examined, noting the Middle West and Middle Atlantic lead the South in production and movement of PhDs. Florence, South Carolina.
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Scientific America
South
Middle West
Middle Atlantic States
New England
Florence
S.C
Morning News
Tight Fit Fashion Advice From Chicago Designer
Chicago designer Walter Holmes argues the knee-out look targets ages thirty and under. He warns that if mothers copy this trend youth will shun it like a plague, signaling cautious parental influence on teens’ apparel choices.
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Walter Holmes
Chicago
Holmes
Dear Turnrow Tunker Notes on Health Warnings and Margarine Policy
O C McBride mocks health warning labels on cigarettes noting a 23 percent drop in black eyes among a group. He jokes about Pentagon orders to use margarine in place of butter, questioning dairymen and taxpayers hit by government storage and giveaways.
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Pentagon
Army
Air Force
Armed Services
Department of Agriculture
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Harlan F. Stone
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