Japan’s Trade Practices and US Market Pressure
A Treasury file reports Japanese firms dumping ceramic tile in the US and imitating American packaging. Many plants close, 60 percent of remaining firms fail, and “Made in Japan” products flood the market as tensions rise with the United States while other nations offer aid and pacifist efforts continue.
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South Carolina
China
Japan
United States
Nahonal
South Kerea
Philippines
Australia
New Zealand
Christmas Through the Eyes of a Curious Year
A nostalgic reflection on Christmas traditions and the anticipation leading to December, noting the yearly rush and the wonder of the holiday. The piece contrasts the build up with the moment of the day and overall celebrates Christmas as a grand, timeless event.
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Ghiretmas
Bnef
Pistachio Mystery From Art and Ann Leaves Sour Note
A handwritten pistachio gift card leads Art Buchwald through a tangled web of Bob and Ginny references. The couple who sent the nuts remains unknown, with red herrings about Chicago, Klosters, and friends from Easthampton surfacing as the narrator muses on possible senders and motives. The piece ends with a wary shrug and a vow to enjoy the nuts anyway.
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Washington
Ginny
Bob
Rea
Chicago
Peter
Mary
Bob Kingsbury
Ellen
Harold
Ginny Clyde
Klosters
Switzerland
Indina
Marion
Art
Ann
What Could 12 Billion in Interest Buy for the U S
The 12 billion dollars in annual interest on the federal debt could finance Viet Nam war spending growth, all of the anti poverty program for over nine years, the federal share of public assistance for three and a half years, the federal highway program for three years, or Medicare for five fiscal years. It could also cover veterans benefits for three years or nearly half the moon landing costs, and could even flip the 1966 deficit into a surplus. The piece argues deficits and debt matter and urges balanced budgets.
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Washington
United States
Viet Nam
Federal Space Agency
Settlement Dangers in US Vietnam Policy Debate
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak analyze risks of a political settlement in South Vietnam. they warn lack of organized non Communist support could invite Viet Cong dominance if negotiations fail. key officials in the pentagon and state department seek escalation while experts warn against political collapse in Saigon without a strong postwar framework.
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Washington
Jobmen
Saigon
Saige
Hania
Uoe
Thon Ppar
Pentagon
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Viet Nam
Semintes
Asia
New York
Kissinger
Harvard
South Vietnam
Aros
Edward Landale
Rosinger
South Viet Nam
Witham Westmoreland
U S
Hanoi
Vietnam War Policy Sparks Nationwide Press Campaign
A controversial push argues Viet Nam actions are popular while officials and veteran groups face criticism. The piece notes televised efforts and public mail responses, urging readers to seek direct feedback from their Senators or Congressmen on true public sentiment.
Allies and Allies in Viet Nam Rejection Echoes 1951 Lessons
The piece argues Western allies push for appeasement in Viet Nam echoing 1951 Korea. It blames Europe for pressuring a cease-fire and warns negotiations with Communists require strength. It notes Rusk’s tough talk, NATO commitments, and limited allied military aid versus civilian support.
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Washington
Viet Nam
Harry Truman
Wey
MacArthur
England
France
America
U.S
Yalu River
State Department
Rusk
Europe
South Korea
Australia
Thailand
New Zealand
Canada
West Germany
Denmark
Italy
Brazil
Hanoi
Neville Chamberlain
Pierre Laval
Offhand Thoughts on Dissent and Everyday Tension
A reflective piece on temperance in dissent and staying even when life bounces, noting that nervous tension accompanies modern living and a bad day often follows a bad night.
Guest Editorial Warns Against Litter Waste Across Government Levels
The Wichita Falls Record-News argues that individuals cause millions in public cleanup costs by discarding trash on highways and parks. It cites Texas roadside neglect, national park debris, Padre Island problems, and vandalism as costly, preventable issues.
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Ami
Texas
Padre Islands
Wichita Falls
Dallas memorial for JFK designed by Philip Johnson
Dallas honors John F Kennedy with a roofless cenotaph in Kennedy Plaza designed by Philip Johnson. The 50 foot square monument uses 72 precast concrete slabs held by steel rods and stands 30 feet tall with two five foot entries on north and south. Citizens led by W Dawson Sterling and Stanley Marcus funded 100000 dollars and arranged the site near the 1890 courthouse complex.
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John F. Kennedy
Dallas
Citizens Committee
W. Dawson Sterling
Stanley Marcus
Johnson
Dallas Morning News
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