Administration Has a Point on Viet Nam Hearings
Editorial argues Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearings on U.S. policy in Viet Nam should reveal frank facts from figures like McNamara. It criticizes closed sessions for sensitive topics while defending the Johnson administration against charges of imperial motives and calls for honest public information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Viet Nam
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Eee Sa
Senretary of
Defense
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Secretary of Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Arthur Sylvester
Frank
Owever
Johnson
McNamara
Earle C. Wheeler
Joint Chiefs
Mr. Johnson
J. William Fulbright
Wayne Morse
Fulbright
South Viet Nam
Making The Grade
A Wisconsin newspaper remarks that aging brings aches and the chance to consider those less able to endure life. It argues late maturity is a privilege and a chance to reflect with gratitude on endurance and the path to making the grade. It notes an unusual preacher avoids angering any church member.
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Wisconsin
Status Games in Washington Telephone Etiquette
The article reveals how status in Washington hinges on telephone reach and secretary tactics. It describes the press of getting through to officials, the delays, and the games played by secretaries to control who speaks to whom and when.
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Washington
Jones
Brown
Johnson
Hanoi
Peking
Lynd
Capitol Hill
Fulbright
Arkansas
Morse
Oregon
Mansfield
Minnesota
Clark
Penny Slvania
Sioux Falls
France Opposes U.N. Debate on Viet Nam War
The French government abstained on a U.N. Security Council vote to place the Viet Nam war debate on the agenda, a move seen as opposition to U.S. effort and potentially delaying peace. Washington warns of a possible General Assembly discussion if the veto occurs, with Congress watching the foreign aid bill closely.
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Washington
France
U.N. Security Council
United States
International Organization
de Gaulle
United Nations
America
Middle East
Jordan
Security Council
Argentina
Great Britain
Japan
Netherlands
New Zealand
China
Uruguay
Cea Ales
Dave aIoken
Soviet Union
General Assembly
Charter of
The
Congress
Southeast Asia
Oil blockade advised against Haiphong and Jesser
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak report that top Johnson advisers push a peaceful oil blockade of Haiphong and Jesser ports to cut Hanoi's military aid. They propose mining ports after notifying all Western and Communist nations that trade with North Viet Nam may be interrupted. Johnson reportedly not yet close to approval.
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Washington
Johnson
Haiphong
Jesser
North Viet Nam
Hanoi
Kennedy
U.S
Pentagon
Black Sea
Suez Canal
North
Viet Nam
China
Peking
Moscow
Soviet Union
Haiphong Harbor
United States
Peace and war thoughts on Vietnam and peace talks
A Washington columnist critiques peace activists and U S policy as bombing resumes. He argues for a harsher stance, cites Viet Cong atrocities, and discusses mining Haiphong and a naval blockade as possible next steps amid Moscow and Peking reactions. He warns that oil supplies and Soviet support shape the strategy ahead.
Ho Mahon to chair key Appropriations panel
Congress appoints George Ho Mahon as chairman of the House Appropriations Committee to oversee funding for federal corporations. Truman moves to curb wheat supply, affecting bread pastries whisky and beer amid fears of mass international hunger. UN Security Council ends Greece troop dispute as Russia concedes. Texas reports a positive treasury balance of 18 dollars on January 31.
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George Ho Mahon
House Appropriations Committee
Associated Press
Morning Avalanche
Washington
Truman
Offhand Thoughts Shriver Predicts End of Poverty
columnist compares Shriver forecast with apocalyptic catastrophe and notes media buzz around the Beatles as public interest shifts. The piece blends satire on poverty prophecy and pop culture curiosity without endorsing the claim.
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Shriver
Private Clubs Become Weapon in Segregation Fight
In a Baton Rouge column Kenneth Dickson notes cafes, bars and hotels post private club signs to bar Black patrons. He argues white patrons abandon such venues, driving bankruptcy, while owners push private clubs as survival, contending federal pressure forces integration too fast.
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Baton Rouge
Justice Department
Houston May Move Into Rapid Transit Ahead Of Dallas
Guest editorial notes a Southeast Texas rail plan named START for rapid transit across 11 counties from Beaumont-Port Arthur to Corpus Christi. It contrasts Houston’s ahead start with Dallas efforts and cites long timelines and urban growth pressures in Texas.
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Houston
Dallas
American Institute of Architects
Beaumont
Port Arthur
Corpus Christi
START
Southeast
Texas Authority For Rapid Transit
Austin
Dallas County
Atlanta
Georgia
Texan
Dalus Morning News
Ellender’s Africa remark echoed in postcolonial shift debate
The Abilene Reporter-News notes Senator Ellender’s blunt Africa remark and its echo as African nations face rapid moves to self rule. It cites Nigeria’s military takeover and hopes Britain’s model may fail, suggesting fragile postcolonial structures invite military rule across Congo, Sudan, Kenya’s Northern Territory and Eritrea.
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Sen
Allen J
Ellender
Africa
United States
Nigeria
Congo
Sudan
Kenya
Eritrea
Latin America
Abilene
Dear Turnrow Tunker on Machines and Miniature Trees
O C McBride questions overreliance on automatic machines and asks if Johnson City Texas can secure a $250000 federal housing project. He notes gas pumps calculate quantities and prices and admits a skill in raising miniature cotton.
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Johnson City
Texas
Washington
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Smith
Tenterhooks
David Lawrence
Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Andrew’ Tully
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Blue
Staughton Lynch
Martin Luther King Kidney
Aunt Agatha
International Control Commission
Emene
Lynds
Kings
Novak
Lubbock Morning Avalanche
London
United Nations Security Council
Greece
Russia
Kenneth D!xon
South
O. C. McBride
Turnrow Tunker
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