Ex-Diplomat Says U S Policy Errors Led Vietnam War
Former ambassador Edwin O Reischauer argues three policy mistakes pulled the United States into Vietnam. He believes de‑escalation, possibly halting bombing, could have limited the war, and warns against repeating such errors. He cites early French support and the 1960s troop rise as pivotal missteps.
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Rewechawer
Vatican and Soviets May Seek Diplomatic Pact
Vatican circles see talks on a technical level as likely after Pope Paul VI met Soviet President Nikolai Podgorny. A reciprocal diplomatic representation could be arranged without full ambassador exchanges, with potential Vatican roles in the Baltic states and restored dioceses, signaling wide impact on Eastern Church relations.
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Not Quitters Weaker Smokers Women
Hinsdale WI AP A study of 1,002 stop smoking clinic participants at Hinsdale Sanitarium shows 37.9 percent of men remained smoke free after a year while 70.6 percent of women relapsed. Dr. Dale cites emotional factors and workplace pressures. Clinics emphasize the buddy system and moral support.
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Hinsdale, WI
Charles L. Dale
Hinsdale Sanitarium and Hospital
Dr. Dale
Dale
GOP Defeat Delays Vote On Election Bills In Legislature
The secretary of state said two Republican backed amendments would go before voters as constitutional changes. Democratic opposition blocked a bill to reimburse election costs in non primary areas and plans to create an Ohio Betterments Commission faced flak amid a busy session.
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Ted W Brown
Ohio Betterments Commission
Ohio Building Authority
Brown
GOP
Senate
Bishop Kilpatrick D
Trumbull
Weather update with clouds and rain over the weekend
Forecast calls for cloudy skies and probable rain tonight and tomorrow with a low around 38 and a high near 40s. A warm weekend followed by a cooler start to next week and more rain in the outlook. Yesterday's high was 77, overnight low 33, and Middle town reported 0.1 inch of rain.
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Middletown
Election victory taunts on wiretap claim
The winner quips that the loss came after advice on listening devices. Mountain States Telephone supervisor Mc Lachlan confirms an electronic device was installed, then removed before investigation. A subscriber report linked two telephones, while Governor and Democratic chairman Bruce King dismiss the charge as nonsense.
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John McLachlan
Mountain States Telephone Co
McLachlan
Litton Buys 11 Ships From Wilson Marine Transit
Beverly Hills based Litton Industries announced it purchased 11 ships and existing transportation contracts from Wilson Marine Transit Co of Cleveland Ohio. The price of the deal was not disclosed.
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Litton Industries Inc
Wilson Marine Transit Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Auto safety rulings softened by government study
U S auto makers will study in detail federal safety standards after the Commerce Department withdrew three of the 23 original rules. The other 20 were toned down with an extra four months to fit 1968 models, moving the deadline from September 1 to January 1. Ford, GM, and Chrysler declined comment. American Motors blocked further remark.
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Roy Chapin
American Motors Corp
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William Haddon
National Traffic Safety Administrator
Oxygen Alarm Sparks NASA Debate Over Spacecraft Air
Cape Kennedy AP four years into NASA choice of pure oxygen for Apollo, two fatal fires in four days along with Apollo 1 deaths spotlight hazards. In San Antonio two airmen die inside a 100 percent oxygen cabin simulator. Critics warned oxygen’s fire risk and potential health effects. Continued on page 2. away
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Chuckle Women May Be Smart Say Comic Line
A witty remark asserts women can outsmart men only with some help from the men themselves, reflecting a light humorous take on gender banter from a vintage column.
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