Questioning War Loyalties in Vietnam Policy Debate
The piece argues citizens must weigh loyalty and dissent as the U S faces Vietnam and Dominican Republic engagements. It notes President Johnson urging swift Congress approval for a 700 million fund, while critics like Sen Wayne Morse challenge international law. It stresses the nation’s global standing hinges on support beyond formal declarations of war.
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James Marlow
Associated
Johnson
U.S
South Viet Nam
American Congress
Viet Nam
Sen
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Dominican Republic
Hemisphere
South
Iet Nam
Lubbock Fed Courthouse and Post Office Funds Approved
Washington updates bring good news for Lubbock with 2 278 000 in House Appropriations for a new federal courthouse office building and post office. Allocations include 1 454 000 to start Post Office construction next year along with 360 000 for preliminary courthouse designs and 464 000 for other post office costs. Prospects look favorable as the measures await full House and Senate action.
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Washington
Lubbock
House Appropriations Committee
Post Ofice
Senate
Population Crisis Committee faults Executive Branch on birth control
The Population Crisis Committee led by former Senator Kenneth Keating argues the Executive Branch is timid on birth control while Congress leads on policy. Phyllis Piotrow criticizes HEW for limiting contraceptive grants and urges broader availability through foreign aid and internal programs.
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Washington
Kenneth Keating
Executive Branch
Phyllis Piotrow
Capitol Hill
Sargent Shriver
Keating
Piotrow
Department of Government
HEW
Congress
Sen
Ernest Gruening
Alaska
Gruening
Tydings
Moss
Young
Yarbrough
Bartlett
Doug
Rusk
Clark
Plotrow
Goldwater Backs Mother's Day Move Amid Proclamation Debate
Washington insiders recount the lead up to President Johnson issuing a Mother's Day proclamation. Key figures include McNamara Bundy Rusk Beil Morse and Goldwater who voiced support. Gallup Lubell and Harris conducted polls showing broad public backing with 75 percent support 5 percent opposed and 20 percent undecided.
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Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Harris
Sam Lubell
George Gallup
Kee
Strife Within Demopolis Civil Rights Divide Surges
In Demopolis Alabama the civil rights scene divides between moderates led by SCLC organizer Samuel Wells and radicals led by James Bevel. Mayor Ed Bailey has made concessions but young demonstrators push for broader changes as tensions rise in the Black Salt city. Gerald Turley incites the crowd at Morning Star Baptist Church, highlighting the internal clash.
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Demopolis
Ala
Salt City
Soul
Jonathanney
Charley
Ed Bailey
South
Alabama
Franie
Martin Luther King
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
SCLC
Morning Star Baptist Church
Samuel Hs
Albany
Wells
Mayorley
Selma
Bailey
James Bevel
King
Yess
Bevel
Gerald Turley
Turley
Voters League
Henry Wershaw
Young
New York
City Hall
Tieley
Civil Club
Castro-led forces blamed for Dominican unrest sparks U.S. concern
An extended interview recounts alleged Castro influence in Santo Domingo and across the Dominican Republic. The narrative notes wartime fear, student participation, and a shifting stance on demonstrations, with ties to broader civil rights tensions and local political reactions.
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New Orleans
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Germany and allies accept unconditional surrender at last
At 2:41 a.m. in memory lane IMS a stone red schoolhouse near Eisenhower’s HQ marked the end of five years eight months and days of war in Europe. Generals Gustav von Rundstedt Walter Bedell Smith Ivan Suslopoff Francois Seves signed for Germany Russia France and the Western Allied command announced the capitulation. Dallas postmaster J Howard Payne says remail facilities may be set up for APO distribution overseas.
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IMS
France
Germany
Russa
Eisenhower
Europe
Gustav
Supreme Allied Command
Walter Bedell Smith
Gen
Ivan Susiparoff
Russia
Francois Seves
Dallas
J. Howard Payne
Payne
Mall
APO
Law's Rutle In Danger and the Berkeley Sit-Ins
Bruce Biossat discusses how some observers misinterpret lawful authority amid the Berkeley campus December uprising. Alameda County Judge Kroninger upheld lawful policing, stressing resistance to law is intolerable and those who act illegally must face consequences regardless of civil rights aims.
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Castro
Cuba
Santo Domingo
Viet Nam
Eae
University of California
Berkely
Alameda County
Suj
Robert H. Kroninger
En Area
California
Kroninger
Edmund G
Pat) Brown
Massachusetts
Edward W
Texas Tourism Seeks One More Day To Reach Billion Target
Guest editorial says Texas tourists add about 500 million yearly and would gain 92 million more with an extra day. Texas Tourist Council aims to boost state tourism to 1 billion by 1970. Palo Canyon plans summer shows June 17 to September 6. Plainview offers a clean friendly city with courteous people to welcome visitors amidst regional attractions.
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Texas
Texas Tourist Council
West Texas
Palo Canyon Can
Canyon
Plainview
Panhai Plains
Great Society powers rise from individual effort
The piece cites President Johnson and argues that progress comes not from centralized authority but from free individuals acting in vast numbers. It asserts that skyscrapers, cars, universities, and science are measures of power created by people, not governments, and emphasizes individual initiative as the true source of achievement.
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Johnson
United States
Ameren
Devel
Avannah
Evening Press
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ART Buchwald
Senator Morse
White House
George Reedy
Reedy
McGeorge Bundy
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Lafe Rusk
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Bundy
Mike Beil
Beetle Oach
Rite
Gerry Ford
Dineen
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Presi Cen Touran
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Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Kenneth Dixon
Labback Morning Avalanche
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