Viet Nam election seen as milestone against communism
Allied governments hailed South Vietnam's constituent assembly vote as a milestone showing strong voter resolve despite Viet Cong terrorism. The result undermines claims of a civil war and signals growing support to block communist takeover in Southeast Asia, with hopes for further reversals against communism.
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South Viet Nam
Free World
Ho Chi Minh
Charles de Gaulle
U.S
Southeast Asia
Nguyen Cao Ky
Farm Careers Will Find Takers
Agricultural leaders warn youth drift from farming threatens future efficiency. College educators cite parents favoring doctors engineers or chemists as survey results show. Yet farm youth groups report genuine interest in farm life despite high land costs and the need for large capital.
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Associated Press
Ovid A. Martin
Oss
Martin
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Farmers of America
South Plains
Texas
United States
Quakers Plan Large Medical Aid Run to Vietnam War Zones
American Quakers announce a twofold shipment of medical supplies to North and South Viet Nam via Canada and a Russian liner, arguing a tradition of aiding both sides. The move risks violating U S antiwar laws and challenges government authority, while editors note the trend toward pacifist aims and a broader peace motive amid war.
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Viet Nam
Viet Cong
Canada
South Viet Nam
Society of Friends
U.S
Death of Dr. M. E. Sadler Ends Noted Career at TCU
The late Dr. M. E. Sadler, famed educator and minister, led Texas Christian University to 24 years of growth from 1,700 to 9,600 students and an endowment above 27 million dollars. He retired last year as executive chairman and died on Sunday, leaving a legacy in the Southwest Christian Church.
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Texas Christian University
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Southwest
TCU
Diplomacy Seen as Path to Viet Nam Peace Amidst Stalemate
Analysis notes that China the Soviet Union and North Vietnam signal willingness to pursue peace behind the scenes while rejecting open negotiations. A gradual deescalation with Geneva line respect could allow a phased withdrawal of U.S. and allied forces and a potential armistice.
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Saigon
Hoover warns of vast Soviet bloc reach in United States
The FBI chief reports 865 Soviet bloc personnel and over 1 709 dependents with immunity in the US, many intelligence officers posing as diplomats. He notes UN accreditation lets them roam freely, complicating surveillance and national security. He cites cases from the UN to the White House and cites Sorge and Abel as illustrative spies.
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J. Edgar Hoover
United States
Valentine A. Revin
Hoover
America
Red Bloc
United Nations
U.S
Soviet Bloc
Education Bill Pushes Integrated Funding and Busing
Washington reports that a HEW task force drafted a 1967 education bill offering extra federal funds to districts reaching racial balance and penalties for noncompliance. It also urges promoting bussing and pupil exchanges between white suburbs and black inner cities, a controversial shift in policy.
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Force
Johnson Administration
White House
Congress
Harold Howe
Howe
Johnson
Education Task Force
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Commissioner of Education
Francis Keppel
Uncle Sam
Keppel
Nixon warning shows GOP needs glamor and wins
The piece argues that a strong 1966 Congressional showing is essential for the Republican Party to regain youth appeal and momentum toward 1968. It assesses potential leaders like Gardner and Brewster and weighs education policy amid civil rights debates and federal funding plans.
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John Foster Dulles
Goldwater
George Romney
Wendell Willkie
Jack Kennedy
Wallace warns of war over Near East policy
Secretary Wallace says British imperialistic policy in the Near East and Soviet retaliation could force war unless the United States adopts a clear realistic foreign policy. Officials reveal a 150 million dollar plan to rebuild Austria in 1947. Meat shortages hit consumers as Lubbock packers report dwindling stocks. Ernie Nelson's pitching leads the Lubbock Huskers to a 7 3 win over Abilene Blue Sox in the Shaughnessy playoff.
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New York
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Shaughnessy
Abilene Blue Sox
State Fair to showcase barbed wire production line
A Wichita Falls Record-News report notes at the Texas State Fair in Dallas October 8 to 23 a production line barbed wire machine will operate at 150th speed to demonstrate how the wire is made. The display uses 12 and 14 gauge strands, wraps barbs every five inches, and reels on an 80 rod length. An aluminum bearing zinc coating touted to extend life up to 50 percent will also be highlighted.
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Fair Park
Dallas
Wichita Falls
McBride Defends Distinguishing Demonstrations From Riots
Dear Turnrow Tuner argues that many so called demonstrations resemble riots and claims the difference lies in timing during election years. He cites Chinese cities where loud speakers force citizens into hour long morning exercises. He acknowledges his stance may seem extreme against Communism but says information may reveal its horrors.
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