East and West Germany Begin Talks on Normal Relations
West German Chancellor Willy Brandt plans a state of the nation address mid January to discuss possible talks with East Germany. East German leader Walter Ulbricht has broadened demands for recognition and ambassador exchange, but signals may favor partial compromise.
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Trans-Asian rail link eyed from Singapore to Europe
The Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East discussed a trans-Asian railroad from Singapore to Europe. Proposed segments include 425 miles Burma to India and 234 miles Burma to Thailand, with over 6,000 miles to be connected once gauges align.
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Europe
Burma
India
Thailand
Welfare Plan Criticized by Editor Letter Highlights Pitfalls
Leonard M. Greene of White Plains argues the Nixon welfare bill creates incentives to split families, reduces work incentives, penalizes the poor, increases bureaucracy, and limits savings. He urges readers to contact Washington lawmakers about feared effects. The second letter, from a student, reflects anti draft sentiment and conflict between college, career choices, and potential conscription.
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White Plains
N.Y
Santa disguises and misplaced wedding lead to mishap
Mrs. Wilbur Wells of Oxford State Road recovered her purse after a nameless woman found it in Pat's Market on December 19 and returned it intact. Tom Hogan attended a friend's son's wedding at the wrong Methodist church, realizing the groom was not the right one, but still reached the reception.
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Pat's Market
Jackson Lane
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WPFB
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Vietnam
Indochina
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Lyndon Baines Johnson
Congress Opinion Split on Laos Thailand Troop Roles
An editorial argues against congressional attempts to ban or constrain US ground troops in Laos or Thailand, saying such limits mislead the public while risking military effectiveness. It notes 800 troops in Laos and 40,000 in Thailand with allied support and stresses presidential authority in military orders.
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Senate
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Thailand
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Southeast Asia
Red China
Hanoi
South Vietnam
Congressional consent would slow military defense actions
The piece argues that requiring Congress approval for every military movement would invite risk to American lives and property abroad. It contends immediate presidential retaliation serves as a protective measure and warns that congressional consent could lead to larger wars, affecting international perceptions.
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Middletown Journal Subscription Rates
The Journal outlines daily publication by News Journal Inc with editions in Middletown Ohio. Rates include 10 cent weekdays 20 cent Sundays 70 cents weekly and annual mail options 21 30 and 38 dollars, advance payment required. Founded 1857.
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First Ave
Middletown
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Post Ice
U.S.A
Poll Question Types Shape Vietnam War Views
Public opinion on Vietnam shows three poll question types drive divergent answers. Ontological queries test first principles, while abstract preference questions trigger therapeutic responses. A third, specific inquiry links outcomes to consequences, influencing how people classify themselves as hawks or doves.
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Turkey plans six lane suspension bridge across Bosporus
Turkey plans to build a mile long six lane suspension bridge linking Ortakoy on the European side to Beylerbeyi in Asia by 1972. The two suburbs sit on opposite sides of Istanbul as the project proceeds.
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