Hoover cites crime rise and calls for tougher enforcement
FBI director J Edgar Hoover reports a 20 percent rise in serious crime in the first quarter and criticizes soft approaches to crime as well as differing police reporting methods. He urges stronger law enforcement to reverse the trend, noting robbery led with a 32 percent increase among early 1967 votes and stressing protection of law abiding citizens.
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FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Ramsey Clark
Clark
Commission
Fulbright quip on Portuguese draws comment in hearing
Senator J William Fulbright, chairing the Foreign Relations Committee, questioned Covey Oliver about language skills for a top post in Inter-American Affairs. Oliver claimed fluency in Spanish and only a passable knowledge of Portuguese. Fulbright deadpans that Portuguese isn’t important as Brazil leads South America. Carry on, senator.
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Sen
J. William Fulbright
Arkansas
Foreign Relations Committee
Covey T. Oliver
Inter-American Affairs
Mr. Oliver
Fulbright
Brazil
South America
Senator Fulbright
Gladstone Quote Cited On Government Duty
An English statesman remarks that government should make wrong actions hard and right actions easy. The author notes some U S officials emphasize the latter, urging balance to keep government functioning effectively.
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William E. Gladstone
U.S
Al Anon Leads For Sanity Steps Adoption
A fragment from a Mary McGrath item discusses Li 1 pan issues and a call to action about a drug or health problem. It mentions Al Anon and the 12 steps to sanity, noting their effectiveness. The readable text centers on personal struggle and recovery community guidance.
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AL Anon
UN peace hopes clash with Arab Israeli split
David Lawrence reports that major powers seek a UN backed settlement in the Middle East while Arab governments reject outside mediation. The piece notes the Arab states and Israel insist on direct talks, warnings that outside pressure could backfire and affect regional prestige amid ongoing U.S. involvement.
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Israel
Imes
United States
U S Policy Sparks Yugoslav Reform Controversy
Belgrade reports a surprising political shift as the United States faces blame for hindering Yugoslav Western style economic reform. Washington is accused of reneging on private assurances and, unintentionally, aiding Moscow whose aim is to stop the reforms from spreading to other Communist states.
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Belgrade
Europe
U.S
Yugoslavia
Washington
Moscow
Yuidnislaws
Romes
Prenceupic
Sreearaisay Bonaja
Cne
Igs
Alexander Rankovic
Monowe
Stalin
Fragmented Dictator Talk Sparks Global War Fear Analysis
Anecdotes spread about leaders like Sukarno, Mao Tse-tung, Tito, and Khrushchev reveal persistent doubts about the virtue of strongman rule. The piece notes Yugoslavia's 1967 debt talks, Western aid limits, and Belgrade's cautious stance toward Moscow, warning of risks in a nuclear era.
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Todd
Winston
Churchill
X Committee
Perthips
Sukarno
Indonesia
Malaysia
Red Ching
Mao Tse-ting
Letnam
Memory Lane fragment from Lubbock Ledger July 19, 167 race note
Fragmentary OCR from Lubbock newspaper mentions Union, France, a one week deadline, a race entry, and an authorization of 887,380 dollars in new cones. Ambiguous names and dates render a precise event unclear. core items include a race entry and a large sum authorized.
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Lubbock
France
Rhodes Favored Son To Lead Ohio GOP At Convention
Columbus report outlines Gov. James A. Rhodes as a strong convention favorite with Rockefeller ties. Nixon Romney split, Romney faces delegate hurdles, Rockefeller signals Romney-Javits ticket but may pivot to Percy if Romney falters. Ohio influence looms large in shaping 1968 GOP strategy and nominee paths.
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Columbus
James A. Rhodes
Ohio
Nelaan A. Racketeer
New York
Rhodes
Décistré
Republican National Committee
Rey C. Biltsx
Akron
Nixon
Michigan
George Romney
Romney
Rockefeller
Reagan
Finois
Charles H. Percy
Rhodes Floes
Moon mission cameras to broadcast live from Moon
The note says astronauts to carry cameras transmitting live pictures to a TV network, promising thrilling footage from the lunar surface. It includes a playful aside about grammar and speaking up when delivering information.
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Tandon
Moon
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David Lawrence
Mideast
Pesco
Peareal Ba
Hal Ve Ivocal
Ier
Ain
Viet Union
Otter S
General Assembly
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Lyndon Iarusa Co
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Studi
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Xai Kosyieit
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Marshal Tito
America
Export & Import Bank
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Las Eerie
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Rockaie
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