Zond 5 and Wally Schirra U S Space blows
The article notes two space blows for the United States Zond 5 orbital around the moon marked a Russian first and NASA head James E Webb calls it a major capability shift Walter M Schirra Jr announced he will retire after the Apollo 7 shakedown flight He is praised as a veteran astronaut and dean of the corps The piece hints the U S could wind up second in space and laments the loss of esteemed personnel
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U.S
James E. Webb
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Kremlin
Soviet Union
Navy
Walter M. Schirra Jr
NASA
AFL-CIO backs Smith Barnes in Texas governor race
The Texas AFL-CIO Executive Board endorsed Preston Smith for governor and Ben Barnes for lieutenant governor, citing Smith's unity drive and liberal shifts in the party. The piece notes Humprey’s faltering campaign and comments from Hank Brown on conservative establishment figures joining the labor side. A UT Austin professor mocks college relevance while a filler item jokes about rhinoceros hunts and tall men as leaders.
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Texas Afl-Cio
Preston Smith
Ben Barnes
State Labor Organization
Afl-Cio
Smith
Barnes
Hubert Humphrey
John Connally
Hank Brown
Aflcio
Labor
Democratic Executive
A Steady Course In Policy Debate On Escalation
Secretary of State Dean Rusk warns that escalation is a term used by the United States to describe its actions only. He argues North Vietnam can pour troops into Cambodia and mine the Saigon River without being labeled escalation. He says a US move into the DMZ or returning mines to Haiphong would trigger global charges of escalation, urging patience with foreign critics while pursuing justice and enlightened self interest.
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Dean Rusk
United States
Cambodia
Saigon
Demilitarized Zone
Haiphong
U.S
Supreme Court
Abe Fortas
Dick Nixon
Nixon
Fortas
Good behavior standard debated in Fortas nominations
Washington editor argues the Fortas controversy highlights need to define good behavior for federal judges and considers the consequences if Fortas remains on the bench without confirmation. The piece calls for ethics reform, possible congressional limits on Supreme Court jurisdiction, and clearer standards for outside activities by justices.
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Washington
Abe Fortas
Senate
House
Supreme Court
Fortas
High Court
Congress
F. Edward Hebert
Louisiana
Eritics
Supreme Court of the
United States
Justice Fortas
That Girl on Broadway and Drive-In Irregulars
The column notes social friction tied to in law tensions and a recurring drive-in feature about a couple in the next car. The writer laments changing manners and family trouble as a warning about the country’s direction.
Fortas Ethics Questions Stir Washington Debate
A column questions the Fortas stipend arrangement linked to his AU teaching offer. It notes legal but ethically dubious funding by Porter and other powerful figures, arguing the matter reflects Washington Establishment interests and could affect public perception of the Supreme Court nomination.
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Washington
Abe Fortas
Fortas
American University
United States
Arnold
Porter
Supreme Court
AU Law School
Humphrey urged to break with Johnson on Vietnam pause
Memo from Marianne Means cites private advisers suggesting Vice President Humphrey should publicly back an unconditional bombing pause or troop reductions in Vietnam. Bundy and Harriman pushes frame a possible shift as speeding peace talks, with political risks and loyalties to the President under scrutiny.
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Washington
Humphrey
U. S
Vietnam
North Vietnam
Paris
Ford Foundation
McGeorge Bundy
Averell Harriman
Vand
Johnson
South Vietnam
Marty Underwood
Association
Hirsute rights clash as civil service back pay trial
The Dallas Morning News notes a California civil employee fired for hippie style wins reinstatement with back pay from the Civil Service Washington office. Courts handle a public school pupil's right to his hair. The column weighs fashion, religion, and rights in debates on long hair.
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California
Navy
Civil Service
Washington
Paul
Corinthians
Main Street
Samson
Delilah
Shakespeare
John Haywood
Dallas Morning News
Humphrey urges job program to aid the disadvantaged
Frank Logan of Sacramento recounts surviving a shark attack at Bodega Bay California with 200 stitches. The remarks by Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey call for government action to generate maximum jobs for the disadvantaged in both public and private sectors.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Frank Logan
Sacramento
Bodega Bay
Calif
Vons Granada Hills Shows Off Clear Plastic Meat Trays
Granada Hills store unveils transparent meat trays with a large eye sign urging customers to see all sides of the meat. The display emphasizes visibility to aid shopping decisions and attract buyers. A Las Vegas supermarket expands barbecue offerings by adding rabbits and lamb to entice customers.
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Vons Grocery CO
Granada Hills
Calif
Las Vegas, New
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University of Texas At Austin
Larry Caroline
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Communist ‘Communications
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Paul Porter
Price Control Agency
OPA
Arnold and Porter
Court
Jerry Henderson
Shamie
Avenue Q
Las Vegas
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Pamby
Ramsey Clark
San Francisco
Paul Eggers
Wichita Falls
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