News Managing Has Its Perils
A critical look at government control of press freedom in Indonesia and the White House stance on press conferences. The piece notes Sukarno expelling American correspondents and Bill Moyers signaling the use of the press as an policy instrument, warning against trends toward government management of news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sukarno
Indonesia
New York Times
America
Bill Moyers
White House
Johnson
Moyers
Instant hairy chests and Medicare demand spark debate
A London report questions instant chest hair trends for men as vanity driven but notes the high push for wigs. The piece then shifts to a forecast of a million more health care workers needed amid expanding Medicare, highlighting doctor and tech roles, training expansion, and rising salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milady
Hubby
London
Siam
Jim Bishop on Jersey City's Decline and Hague Era
The piece reflects on Jersey City's choice of New Amsterdam over Paulus Hook, the rise of Frank Hague, and a long decline from a thriving metropolis to a coal dusted, divided city. It contrasts pride with decay, noting corruption, tax practices, and the loss of expansion plans while naming places like Hoboken and Newark as affected neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
New Amsterdam
Paulus Hook
New York City
Jersey City
Time Magazine
Tammany
Will Durant
Brooklyn
Frank Hauge
Hague
Florida
New Jersey
Majestic Theatre
City Hall
Bishop
Colgate
Frank Hague
Boyle
Ellis Island
Hoboken
Newark
Bayonne
Union City
Harrison
Meany Toned Down LBJ State Of Union Talk
The piece questions whether George Meany influenced President Johnson to soften a proposed law banning public service strikes. It discusses behind the scenes drafts, Meany’s objections, and calls for full disclosure to allow Congress and the public to judge if the milder version was justified or if the original stronger language should have stood. It contrasts public interest with labor influence and urges transparency before final policy is set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Johnson
George Meany
Afl-Cio
Congress
Capitol Hill
Great Britain
Labor
Wirtz
Mr. Meany
Meany
New York
City
Reuther First Choice For New HUD Post In Johnson Plan
Walter Reuther, UAW chief, was Johnson’s initial pick to head the new Department of Housing and Urban Development before Robert C. Weaver was named secretary. Reuther sought to keep his labor base while uniting poverty programs and transportation under HUD, but political constraints shifted the appointment. Weaver becomes the first Black cabinet member, though with less power than Reuther would have wielded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Johnson
United Auto Workers
Walter Reuther
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Robert C. Weaver
White House
Reuther
UAW
Weaver
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Robert Wood
Quently
HUD
Wood
Kermit Gordon
Brookings Institution
Budget Bureau
Office of Economic Opportunity
Sargent Shriver
Shriver
Moyers
Department
Kennedy
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Joe Califano
Middletown G S leaders honored on memories of Mrs Lockard
A letter from Mrs Walker Williams recalls Mrs Mary Lockard as a long-time Girl Scout leader and Troop 8 committee chair, noting her hospitality and support at home and camps including Camp Wildwood Armco Park. Viet Nam letters thank Middletown residents for cards and gifts to Corporal Richard Velde and Bob Hope Show vets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Girl Scout
Lockard
United Brethren Church
Viet Nam
Cpl
Richard Velde
George Velde
Charles St
Middletown
Richard
A . Webb
Middletown High School
Bob Hope
Young Webb
Henry B. Webb
4602
Central Avenue
Hope
Diabetic hints and quirky quotes from Hal Boyle column
A collage of Hal Boyle notes and facts includes diabetes prevalence in the United States, German champagne consumption figures, aviation safety versus road travel, thumb measurements, executive travel, ice cream in the White House, rabies notes, air breathed daily, charcoal in refrigeration, and a cautionary saying about kicking a man when he’s down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Saravan
Freedom is My Business Why We Fight Vietnam
Letter writer urges renewed resolve in Vietnam war and calls for decisive actions. Questions whether the United States can win at current costs and suggests stronger measures, including personnel or blockades, to defend freedom. Signature Ronald G. Longworth from S. Breiel Blvd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church
Viet Nam
Chiang Kai-sheks
Out of Sight Town and the Chamber of Commerce
A fragmented note recalls Zadok Dumkop musing on size aiding a French general. It mentions an English town named Out of Sight and speculates on its chamber of commerce’s workload. The piece notes rapid movement of money and hints at student cheating, ending with a stray proverb about counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Burg
Chamber of Commerce
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News Managing
Jim Bishop
Amsterdam
David Lawrence
Democratic Party
City of
Walter R. Mears
West Africa
Albert Myer
United States
Weather Bureau
Benjamin Franklin
Dave Regan
Walker Williams
Mildred Eagle
Mary Lockard
Hal Boyle
Dolly Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Stern George Washington
Ronald G. Longworth
S. Breiel Blvd
Zadok Dumkop
France
Generale Gaulle
Dennis the Menace
Joey
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