Serious decisions on Vietnam war demand public support
President Johnson signaled that new and serious decisions on the conduct of the war in South Vietnam may be necessary soon. He did not spell them out but urged the American people to show the will to back any measures, including intensified combat and possible actions against targets in North Vietnam.
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Ohio State engineers propose tri light rear indicators
Ohio State University engineers unveil a tri light rear system where a green indicates low acceleration amber shows no braking or accelerating and red signals braking. They also explore a twenty light system with ten green and ten red lights to show varying acceleration and braking levels.
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Ohio State University
Sunshine Magazine Reflects on Rapid Anniversary Pileup
The piece notes history accumulating quickly and that daily events feel like repeated anniversaries. It observes a tendency to forget the original awful incident by the time its first anniversary arrives.
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Sunshine Magazine
PASO urges Yarborough to run for Texas governor in 1966
The Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations endorses Senator Ralph Yarborough as its lone hero for governor in 1966. It backs a liberal platform including civil rights expansion and Taft-Hartley repeal, while warning opponents that Yarborough faces tough odds and may be Texas’ best bet if the bloc is to influence state politics.
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Texas
Hank Browns
Albert Penas
Paso
Ralph Yarborough
John Connally
Afl-Cio
Harris County Grand Jury Urges Drastic Juvenile Reforms
The Harris County Grand Jury adjournment report labels juvenile delinquency a frightening problem and urges curfews, a single referee for juvenile cases, ending secrecy for hoodlums, more probation officers, and stronger disciplinary authority for teachers with parental support.
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Harris County Grand Jury
Bastille Day Reflections on ties Between France and America
Henry J. Taylor argues Bastille Day invites reflection on enduring Franco American ties. He traces France as democracy’s continental counterpart, cites historic exchanges from Voltaire to Napoleon, notes the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, and praises mutual support from 1828 to the Cuban missile crisis, urging renewed close relations.
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France
John Paul Jones
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London
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Paris
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Polignac
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Constitutional disability amendment draws GOP opposition
Justice Department lawyers privately oppose the 25th Amendment as drafted fearing a palace coup by a corrupt vice president. Senate passage and imminent ratification follow votes on presidential disability and reapportionment debates tied to civil rights lobbying and Dirksen’s proposal. Ohio political maneuvering reveals tensions between Democrats and the Commerce Department amid Johnson’s push to placate lawmakers.
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Senate
Len Birch Bayh
Indiana
Bayh
Dirksen Amendment
Grace and Rainier face royal baby name debate
Washington notes a playful critique of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier choosing names for their children. The column riffs on Hippolyte and other Grimaldi options, urging a traditional Grimaldi name while lampooning aristocratic pretensions and cultural clashes.
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Kelly
Philadelphia
Monaco
Princess Grace
Prince Rainier
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Busted Beak
Texas
Caroline
Albert
Stephanie
Rainier
Guam and Allied Fleets Launch Massive Carrier Assault
United States and British fleets combine to form a massive carrier strike force with about 1500 planes targeting Tokyo. Fifth Air Force wrecks 400 vehicles, kills over 300 Japanese near Kiangan in Luzon while a Liberator destroys or damages 37 enemy junks near Hong Kong.
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Guam
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Tokyo
Manila
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Luzon
Hong Kong
Crisis in Track: U S Amateur Split Threatens Kiev Meet
Richard Starnes laments track officials and outlines a feud between the Amateur Athletic Union and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. He warns the standoff could let the Soviet team defeat the United States at Kiev unless political intervention restores unity and prioritizes amateur athletes.
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Amateur Athletic Union
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Kiev
AAU
NCAA
Churchill Life And Warning Labels In Congress
Guest editorial cites Churchill’s zest for life to argue for broader health warnings. It notes Washington's move toward cigarette smoking labels and parodies extending labels to alcohol and food, urging consistent public health caution.
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Winston Churchill
Gen. Montgomery
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Washington
Houston Post
League Rules Disqualify Bonham High for Small Gift
The Texas UIL restricts gifts to student athletes. Bonham High School was disqualified from district honors and placed on two years probation for receiving a small religious booklet that pushed total awards beyond the limit. Snyder faced a similar but milder outcome for minor trinkets.
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Snyder
Big Spring Herald
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