Arab arms and allies face limits in Middle East aid
The piece argues Arab pledges to Egypt Syria and Jordan are insufficient to offset Taragli forces, while Soviet fears grow over Arab use of weapons. It notes Israel’s modern aircraft outclass Arab surface and air power, De Gaulle’s France courting both sides, and Soviet naval power lacking decisive tests against the United States and Britain. The author suggests Moscow wasted effort aiding North Vietnam amid these constraints.
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Egypt
Syria
Jordan
Taragli
Kremlin
Israel
Charles de Gaulle
France
Tsushima Bay
U. S
Middle East
North Vietnam
Texas Lawmakers Edge Higher Pay and Retirement Debate
In the 60th Regular Session Texas lawmakers debated expense allowances, with Senators seeking 1000 per month and Representatives 206 per month, plus travel and office costs. Critics called the jump conscionable while retirement benefits rose to 50 percent, sparking questions about higher pensions than salaries. Constitutional amendments on the 1968 ballot would raise salaries to 8400 per year and lift the limit on running for other offices.
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Texas
Gey
Rce
Dorsey B. Hardeman
San Angelo
Connally
Do It Yourself A Homespun Philosopher Cartoon
A fragmented column mocks a DIY philosophy noting life’s trouble is never fully understood until after it ends. The piece hints at government and modern quirks with tongue in cheek humor and scattered phrases.
Red China’s Hydrogen Bomb Advances Stun Washington
A long string of cautious U S projections contrasts with Beijing’s rapid hydrogen test and claims of a capable missile. Pentagon officials say eight years may pass before China could strike, while analysts note repeated underestimations of Communist nuclear progress and the potential for broader regional targets.
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Red
U. S
South Vietnam
Japan
Thailand
Pentagon
Supreme Court Review Faces Key Desegregation Panel
Ambiguous OCR text signals a strength of a desegregation case before the Supreme Court. References to the U S Circuit hints at a panel or court discussion affecting school desegregation policy at high level.
Westmoreland seeks 140000 more troops in Vietnam
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak report that while Westmoreland requests nearly 140,000 additional U.S. troops, Johnson may approve reinforcements only in stages. The 1968 budget assumes 500,000 troops but could be underestimating costs by up to 5 billion, risking a large deficit and fiscal crisis that could influence military decisions.
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Washington
William Westmoreland
U. S
Veter
U.S
Robert McNamere
Saigon
Westmoreland
Johnson
South Vietnam
West
tMoreland
Herre
Vietnam
Washington Teen Rage Plans Poverty Program Amid Riots
Andrew Tully reports from Washington on a NYT interview with youths during recent unrest, who reject jobs and demand cash to fund their own poverty program. The piece contrasts their stance with older rhetoric and outlines political fallout from President Johnson's stalled labor merger plan, including Meany's reaction and GOP concerns.
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Washington
Triaitraid
Heston
New York Times
Jne
Cain
Johnson
Labor and Commerce
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Willard Wire
Congress
Brees
Labor
Commerce
White House
Meany
Ble
U. S. Labor
Johnger
One-Eyed Moshe film pitch sparks era war romantic fantasy
A chaotic script outline describes a World War II era star cast including Sammy Davis Jr, Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor, Omar Sharif, Dean Martin, Paul Newman, Eva Marie Saint and Peter O'Toole. The fictional plot follows Moshe and his Israeli driver through Gaza Sinai Suez to Damascus with romance, battles and reconciliation ending on a hopeful note.
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John Wayne
Kirk Douglas
Gregory Peck
Egypt
Jordan
Syria
Tye
Sammy Divis Jr
Frank Sinatra
Tel Aviv
Therm
Gaza
Sinatra
Elizabeth Taylor
Moshe
Sinai Desert
Omar Sharif
Sharif
Suez Canal
Taylor
Sanat
General ‘Mosh
Dean
Dean Martin
Gulf of Aqaba
Paul Newman
Newmans
Eva Marie Saint
Israel
Ott Preminger
Ol Jerusalem
Peter O'Toole
Arab Legion
Tan
Sering
General Moshe
Damascus
Syrian Hills
O'Toole
Forgotten Man and the Honest Worker in Public Life
A guest editorial argues that the forgotten man is the steady citizen who works honestly pays debts and raises savings. It criticizes tax policy and public neglect while praising self-reliance and personal responsibility as foundations of society.
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Englauet
Anivone
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