Statesmanship versus politics in election year debate
The piece argues that politics often trumps statesmanship in Congress and the White House, citing airline strikes and appropriations fights. It suggests strategic timing in decisions like the atomic energy site, warns of political calculations affecting civil rights legislation, and notes citizens can curb the price of representation at the polls.
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Congress
Johnson
Atomic Energy Commission
Tamar Orbiter yields Earth image despite flaws
The Tamar Orbiter produced a less than sharp image of Earth to offset a delay, while the Russians had claimed the first view but with poorer quality. The report notes Earth and Moon both appear pear shaped, suggesting a broader cosmic mystery.
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Tamar Orbiter
U.S
Flat Earth Society
Lunar Orbiter
All For Mohole Congress Joins In Postponing Mohole
The Senate has joined the House in deeming Project Mohole expendable given current domestic and world conditions. Costs cited for phase one run about 127 million, with potential rises toward 500 million, amid space-spending pressures and Soviet developments. The piece argues postponement until favorable funding conditions return.
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Senate
House
Congress
U.S
Certified Garbologists Highlight Trash Collectors In Hartford
A Hartford, Connecticut rubbish company runs an advertising push labeling workers as certified garbologists and friendly trash collectors, wearing red berets to stand out. The piece weighs the public’s indifference to titles versus efficiency, noting the impact of potential nationwide strike. President Johnson reiterates readiness to talk peace, while the column muses on communication and nostalgia for simpler times.
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Hartford
New York State
Gallup
Johnson
Viet Nam
Kennedy
Kennedy Maneuvering Could Boost GOP Dividends
Washington notes Sen. Robert F. Kennedy expands role inside the Democratic party and nationally. Analysts foresee possible Kennedy influence shaping 1968 nominations and future races, with potential Republican gains from Democratic factionalism and Kennedy leverage.
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Washington
Robert F. Kennedy
New York
Empire State
Massachusetts
Rockefeller
VC Terror Campaign Aims to Suppress Voter Turnout
A leaked cable from Ambassador Lodge confirmed that Viet Cong guerrillas plan to intensify terror actions to depress voter participation in the upcoming September election. The report cites U.S. officials and ties the strategy to broader political objectives.
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Washington
Henry Cabot Lodge
Saigon
Johnson
U.S
Lodge
South
Viet Nam
Narion
Malaya
Red
Red Purges Not For Us Says Tully On Ideology And VC Threats
Andrew Tully argues editors debate China’s internal shakeups and China’s leadership under Mao while U S intelligence warns Viet Cong terror threatens Sept 11 elections. He recalls Stalin and Mao style purges and notes VC violence and voter suppression efforts across Saigon and provinces.
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U. S
Kien Hoa
Saigon
U.S
Radio
Hanoi
Viet Nam
Washington
Henry J Taylor Two Ends And Knife
Minnesota supporters attack Bobby Kennedy over 1968 renomination plans and perceived double dealing from Kennedy. They accuse him of Two levels strategy to hedge his own 1972 rise and undermine Humphrey while distorting Vietnam policy for political gain. They warn Johnson's waning popularity could hurt Humphrey's chances.
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Kennedy
Mr. Johnson
Hubert Humphrey
Johnson
Mr. Humphrey
Senator Kennedy
Humphrey
John F. Kennedy
Bobby
Lyndon Johnson
South
Bobby” Kennedy
New York
Minneapolis
Hubert H. Humphrey
LBJ
Robert F. Kennedy
Humphreyites
President Johnson
Minnesota
Peace conference rejects Australia plan on former enemies
In a three day debate at the peace conference the plan to exempt former enemy nations from reparations based on their capacity to pay was defeated. Washington reports veteran housing quotas as Wyatt orders 80 percent of lumber held for veterans.
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Orient Express
Trieste
Belgrade
Jean Something
Jean
Karl Marx
Akron
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Washington
Wilson Wyatt
Army
Navy
Americans Seek Ancestral Titles At London Arms College
A Houston Post guest editorial notes Americans visit London's College of Arms each summer to chase ancestral coats of arms. Preliminary record checks cost $30 and deeper searches cost more, with the college offering no classes or faculty.
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London
College of Arms
Houston Post
Texas Good Roads Association defends gasoline tax use
The Texas Good Roads Association vows to oppose diverting gasoline tax revenue from road improvements. Executive vice president Weldon Hart argues the highway system is a strong bargain funded by a fair fuel tax, and warns against changing a system he says delivers value for motorists.
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Texas Good Roads Association
Weldon Hart
Texas
St. Louis Cardinals
Dizzy Dean
Hart
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