Congress debates defense policy and court overreach
A House Armed Services Subcommittee report questions McNamara's cutbacks on B82 and B38 bombers and calls for Congressional input before major weapon changes. The piece notes Senate and House panels press for nuclear powered ships and warn against overreliance on missiles, amid intra-government disagreements.
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Congress
Supreme Court
Pentagon
Legislative
Executive Branch
House Armed Services Subcommittee
Secretary of Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Asst
Sec. of Defense
Arthur Sylvester
MacNamara
McNamara
Subcommittee
Art Frere
Senate Armed Services Committee
Johnson Administration
Poverty of Senators sparks talks on their expenses
The piece notes how US Senators earn 30 000 a year plus fringe benefits and travel perks, with home state visits and junkets paid by taxpayers. It highlights office staff costs, free parking, health club access, and medical care, while pondering the burden of duties and trips to speak at conventions.
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Joes
Jane
Washington
Senate
Jack Bell
Associated Press
Capitol Hill
Capitol
Jaree
Nerate
Serge Shriver
Jedger
Iron Cross replicas stir wide public debate in 1960s satire
In Jess near the best of taste, replicas of the Iron Cross are worn by requesters sparking controversy. The symbol, linked to a country opposed by the United States in two world wars, also finds favor with motorcycle gangs and beatnik groups. The piece notes American fad culture circulating money and predicts the trend will pass.
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Jess
Congress
Red China
Soviet Union
Washington
Asia
Europe
Viet Nam
United States
Politicians May Be Wrong On Viet Pullout Sentiment
Washington report notes lawmakers returning from Easter recess may misjudge national mood on Viet Nam pullout. It argues most voters oppose immediate withdrawal and warns such a move could invite wider war and weaken U S standing abroad.
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Washington
Congress
Viet Nam
Dominican Hopes Rise In Election Mood
In a confidential April 15 cable, Ambassador W Tapley Bennett in Santo Domingo reported a mood of tranquility and rising interest in the June 1 presidential election. He warned that optimistic accounts may mask concerns after months of political killings and unrest.
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Washington
Santo Domingo
W. Tapley Bennett
Dominican Republic
Bennett
Dominican election mood shifts amid US concerns
Washington signals a easing in Dominican politics as Francisco Martinez wins PRD leadership and Joaquin Balaguer gains favor, while Bosch's influence softens. Postmaster O'Brien pursues ZIP Code enforcement to curb junk mail, with postal finances showing a multi hundred million deficit.
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Joaquin Balaguer
Trujillo
Washington
Bosch
PRD
Francisco Martinez
Fingus
Boseh
Puerto Rico
Larry O'Brien
Notre
O'Brien
Congress
White House
Georgianna
Ala
McKenzie
Lyndon Johnson
Four Power Peace Conference Opens Amid Tense Debates
United States and France clash with Russia over Austrian and German issues as the four power peace conference of foreign ministers begins. A Russian stand against UN Security Council investigation stalls the council and prolongs debate. War time controls return on meat to curb black market activity while city plans push 54 blocks of street paving, annexations, and one hour downtown parking.
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Lubbock
Paris
United States
France
Russia
New York
Spain
United Nations Security Council
Council
Offhand Thoughts on Patience and Laziness in Middle Age
A writer notes that reaching middle age reduces patience and compares laziness to spring fever. The piece reflects on how motivation wanes with age and life’s shifting demands. It uses concise, observational humor to attribute restlessness to nature and circumstance.
Racists Too Noisy, Johnson Policy Split in Midwest Tour
Ruth Montgomery reports that amid Johnson era progress for African Americans both white and Black views vary. Some whites back federal civil rights gains while denouncing unrest and violence, and many express concern over militants and demonstrations slowing equality efforts.
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Washington
Lincoln
Texas
Johnson
Viet Nam
Park Outlook Urges Bigger Texas State Parks Budget
The San Angelo Standard-Times editorial argues Texas needs expanded and better developed state parks. It notes past reluctance to fund park lands, cites a $14 million appropriation, and urges stronger funding to leverage federal matching aid and boost tourism.
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Texas
Meme Fern
Texas Tech
John Connally
Washington
Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund
San Angelo
Dear Turnrow Tunker Advice Withhousehold Quirks
O C McBride notes the rise of self styled China experts and jokes about appetite after chop suey while joking about marital toothpaste habits. The writer then asks for language beauty choices and ends with a quip about endorsing checks exactly as printed.
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David Lawrence
Winston Churchill
Mr. Churchill
Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Novak
Juan Bosch
Andrew Tully
Dominican Revolutionary Party
Hector Garcia-Godoy
Post Office Department
Garcia-Godoyv Fanl
Enrique Perez Y Perez
U.S
Thes
Communist Party
Havana
Staes
Uncle Sam
Balaguer
Raphael Bonnelly
Bonnelly
Ruth Montgomery
Herbert Hoover
Bio
Iinense
Cooperanion
O. C. McBride
Turnrow Tunker
China
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