Advisory Council to Ky Faces Representation and Power Questions
The formation of South Vietnamese Prime Minister Ky’s 80 member advisory council drew scrutiny over its real influence and who it represents. Analysts note the absence of dissident Buddhist figures and say the military regime can veto actions, limiting practical power, though civilian members may echo public opinions to the ruling group.
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Advisory Council
Tran van van
Great Britain
Labor
Wilson
United States
Johnson
Federal rule ends latching refrigerator doors
Debate continues on safety after a federal law bans doors with latches to prevent child suffocation. Experts cite tests claiming children may not always push their way out, raising concerns about reliance on instinct for escape.
Reverend Clevenger’s non-event cocktail fund idea urged
Michigan minister Rev Raymond F Clevenger used July Fourth cocktail party invitations described as a non-event to raise money for his re election. Invitees were asked to pay 15 dollars to not attend the ungiven party, likening the donation to a campaign contribution amid stated motives and political mileage.
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Raymond F. Clevencer
Michigan
Clevenger
Fulton Lewis Jr. Canyon Facing Damage
Washington insiders warned that a House Interior Committee plan could permanently mar the Grand Canyon with two hydroelectric dams to supply water to Arizona. Interior official Udall backs the project despite opposition from Reuss Cleveland and others. IRS actions against the Sierra Club sparked bipartisan outrage and editorial criticism. The plan faces a House vote and uncertain Senate fate amid broader Viet Nam era debates.
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Washington
House Interior Committee
Grand Canyon
Interior Secreary
Stewart Udall
Arizona
Udall
Mother Nature
Pacific Northwest
Henry Reuss
Dwis
James Cleveland
R-N.h
Reclamation
Floyd Dominy
Central Arizona
National Park Service
U. S. Geological Survey
Sierra Club
San Francisco
Morris Udall
D-Zriz
Stewart
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Reuss
New York Times
National Student Association
Fund For the Republic
National Council of Churches
House
Cleveland
Senate
Senate Interior Committee
Henry Jackson
D.-Wash
Medals of Freedom dropped by Johnson after Kennedy’s plan
Walter R. Mears notes that the Medals of Freedom have not been awarded for the fourth of July in two consecutive years. He recalls Kennedy creating the honor, Johnson continuing briefly, and then omitting announcements as the awards proved contentious and impractical.
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Johnson
Washington
Kennedy
U. S
Great Britain
France
White House
Gregory Peck
Kirk Douglas
Jason Robards Jr
Roy Wilkins
Martin Luther King
James Meredith
Viet Nam policy clarified as Johnson defends bombing
Washington reports a rising U S line in Vietnam as President Johnson argues limited bombing aims to cut North Vietnamese infiltration. He defends civilian precautions, rebuts internal critics, and notes allied doubts, while optimistic over forthcoming peace overtures and possible settlement.
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Johnson
Great Britain
London
Hanoi
Haiphong
Viet Nam
Here And There Heat Waves And Hail Marbles In Morning Downpour
The area endured a long heat wave with muggy conditions and a brief hail shower that damaged few flowers. After Sunday night’s pleasant coolness, thundery showers may persist, keeping highs down but mugginess lingering. Golfers persevere through the heat, gathering at Frisch's after Sunday breakfasts, while the writer jokes about their own golf ambitions.
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Frisch's
Kennedy Wise to Bend New York Democratic Bosses
New York politics center on whether Senator Robert Kennedy can bend the powerful Democratic organization. Once a front man for bosses, he may now wield growing influence after aiding reform candidates and securing wins. His future power hinges on how he uses this revived machine.
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Robert Kennedy
New York
Kennedy
Daniel Moynihan
Labor Department
Moynihan
Frank O'Connor
Oren Lehman
John Lindsay
Lehman
Samuel Silverman
Silverman
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Bill Schulz
Gale McGee
D.wyo
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Dean Rusk
Defense
Robert McNamara
McGee
J. Wiliam Fulbright
D.-Ark
Way Morse
D.ore
Joseph Clark
D-Pa
Walter R. Mears
Oregon State University
Rusk
McNamara
Fulbrights
David Lawrence
Southeast Asia
London Daily Telegraph
North
Ruth Montgomery
New York City
Reform Democrats
Reform Movement
Eleanor Roosevelt
Reform Group
Australia
China
Claire Chennault
Flying Tigers
Dennis the Menace
Margaret
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