Briton Chalfont warns Red China could be world power by 1970s
Disarmament Minister Lord Chalfont warned in Tokyo that Communist China may become the world’s most significant power within 15 to 20 years. He noted a shift of world power from Europe to Asia and Africa as the West cuts arms. Efforts in Warsaw and Geneva aim at disarmament despite continued nuclear rivalry.
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Sir Winston Churchill
Fulton
Missouri
China
Lord Chalfont
Tokyo
Foreign Correspondents Club
U.S
Warsaw
United Nations
Moscow
Red China
Geneva
Society’s Crises Blink Through Chicago Fire Tragedy
A Chicago incident ends in 15 deaths after a skidding arson attack at a bar where patrons unable to escape die or collapse. In California a 20 year old abducts a family during a car theft spree. He aimed to fund a rock band with an electric guitar. The piece criticizes modern crime rhetoric and court procedures.
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Chicago
Midwest
California
Paul
Supreme Court
Rate Increases Again On Schedule Public Post Service
Postmaster General Lawrence F. O'Brien disclosed plans to raise postal rates. The statement contrasts with prior patterns and hints at reallocating Great Society funds to bolster essential postal service, a move seen as potentially welcome by supporters.
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Lawrence F. O'Brien
What Do Reds Think Is Moral Or Immoral?
A Kosygin interview transcript raises questions about Soviet morality and the meaning of freedom. The piece notes propaganda, power, and the lack of evidence for US aggression while urging a dialogue on true moral standards for peace.
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Moscow
Communist Party
United States
Soviet Union
Birth control rules hobble poverty program policy
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak criticize Sargent Shriver's Office of Economic Opportunity for ten regulatory restrictions. They highlight Regulation No. 5 barring use of CEO funds for contraceptives for unmarried women or those not living with husbands, hindering efforts to address illegitimate births in northern cities. Federal funds cannot be used to advertise birth control aids.
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Washington
Sargent Shriver
Office of Economic Opportunity
OEO
Great Northern
Johnson
U.S. Labor Department
Moynihan
Anthony Celebrezze
Health, Education
Celebrezze
Cleveland
Uncle Sam
NAACP
Philadelphia
Cecil Moore
Moore
Canada
Far Right
Congress
Poverty Warriors
Bobby Kennedy Might Challenge Johnson in 1968
The article argues Bobby Kennedy could defy President Johnson and run for the White House in 1968, citing his foreign policy dissent and Kennedy family ambition. It weighs risks to Johnson, Kennedy status, and the political dynamics of a potential push against Humphrey or another heir in 1972.
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Washington
Bobby Kennedy
Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Bobby
Johnson
Hubert Humphrey
Dauphin
Viet Nam
Dominican Republic
Latin America
White House
Kennedys
Lyndon Johnson
New York
Ken Keating
John Kennedy
Ted
Congress
Main Street
Teddy
National Labor Board cites CIO union vote to strike at big plants
The National Labor Relations Board reports CIO United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers won about five to one to strike after January 1 at General Electric Westinghouse and General Motors plants. The tally shows 68,694 in 56 cities voted to quit, while 14,730 voted against.
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Lubbock Morning Avalanche
New York
National Labor Relations Board
CIO
United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers
General Electric
Westinghouse
General Motors
NLRB
Job Change Often Best for Adults Embracing New Careers
In River's Edge a series of midlife pivots show people leaving established roles to pursue different paths. A star exits entertainment for insurance, a merchant becomes a lawyer, a department store worker retires into teaching, and others swap selling or leadership for radio, ranching, or boating. Each finds renewed purpose and stability, proving age does not bar career change when courage leads.
Upsurge in New Medical Schools Faces Demand Gap
Guest editorial notes a rise in planned or underway medical schools in the United States. The expansion aims to address a physician shortage of about 293,083 but cautions that 800 to 1,000 new students may not fully satisfy demand. Growth from 177 to 87 schools since 1945 raises totals to 101 within five years, including Texas at San Antonio.
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United States
University of Texas
San Antonio
American Medical Association
Cuncil On
Big Spring Herald
Hunters Die in Open Season Across Wisconsin Michigan
Ten hunters were shot and eleven more in Wisconsin and Michigan died of apparent heart attacks during the opening weekend of statewide deer seasons. The bulk of fatalities occurred in the two northern states, while Texas saw fewer deaths due to larger hunting ranges. The piece notes hunting as a popular sport and industry and suggests cramped quarters may have contributed to higher fatalities in smaller states.
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Wisconsin
Michigan
Texas
Southwest
San Angelo
Standard-Times
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Plan Golden Anniversary
The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association marks its golden anniversary in Austin highlighting Texas lead in sheep and goat production. In 1965 Texas sheep were valued at 65.6 million dollars with wool sales of 21.5 million. goats were worth 28.4 million with mohair sales of 27.4 million. San Angelo is the nation’s lamb capital and Rocksprings a major goat center.
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Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association
Austin
Texas
Edwards Plateau
San Angelo
Dallas Morning News
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National Council of Churches
David Lawrence
James Reston
New York Times
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Robert Novak
Evans
Andrew’ Tully
RFK
Dominica
Mernberg
Los Angeles
Helen Gahagan Douglas
D-Calif
David K. Carlisle
United States Military Academy
West Point
Mrs. Douglas
Kenneth Dixon
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