Merchants of Death Revisited at Geneva Arms Talk
General E L M Burns Canada's delegate at the Geneva disarmament forum warns that the world's powers fuel armaments races by selling or gifting weapons to tense regions. He says such actions could heighten danger and risk Armageddon unless controlled. He cites Soviet Union United States and other nations as example. Deuteronomy 34 1 RSV cited.
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E. L. M. Burns
Canada
Geneva
Soviet Union
United States
Burns
Middle East
General Burns
Flying Merkel motorcycle dominates 1914 endurance run
George Crout reports Middletown's Flying Merkel wins the Chicago to St. Louis endurance run, claiming the Manufacturers trophy with a perfect 1000 points. The Miami Cycle plant in Middletown highlights the bike's versatility for racing and daily use, with 571 7 hp and 541-4 hp models selling for 200 and 225 dollars respectively.
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Flying Merkel
Chicago
St. Louis
Merkel
Miami Cycle and Manufacturing Company
Grand Avenue
America
Middletown Telephone Company
Miami
Miami Cycle
Earl R. Witner
Gan
Bacycle
Thor
Joseph Merkel
Pottstown
Racycle
Miami Cycle Manufacturing Company
McSherry Company
McSherry
Fedorenko links colonial mercenaries to regional aggression
The article cites Soviet ambassador Fedorenko accusing mercenaries of undermining Congo and other nations. It notes U S concerns about Latin American subversion, Cuban mercenaries in Puerto Rico, and Castro's influence via training and subversion. It mentions elections set for July 23 and the Juan Mari Bras movement planning a boycott and possible unrest.
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Congo
Africa
Fedorenko
Security Council
Fidel Castro
Congress
Organization of American States
Brazil
Argentina
Paraguay
Ruben Sanchez
Bolivia
Thailand
Laos
Anand Panyarachun
Kenya
Yemen
Puerto Rico
East
Europe
Juan Mari Bras
Castro
U.S
Washington
Bras
Havana
Troop Buildup Is Vital in Vietnam War
Joseph Alsop argues Westmoreland needs two to three more divisions to sustain the Vietnam effort. Hanoi shows signs of strain as Pham Van Dong shifts from confident forecasts to a gloomier tone. The piece emphasizes continuing public support for President Johnson to apply pressure and mobilize reserves to win the attrition war.
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Washington
Saigon
William C. Westmoreland
Robert McNamara
Westmoreland
Hanoi
Pham van Dong
Dien Bien Phu
van Tien Dung
Mao Tsetung
Mao
China
South Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
North Vietnam
Louis Harris
National Guard
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates and Facts
The Middletown Journal details subscription pricing including weekday 10 cents and Sunday 15 cents per issue. It lists weekly, yearly mail rates and outside U.S. rates, all payable in advance, noting its founding in 1887 and postal registration in Middletown, Ohio.
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U.S.A
Dove-leaning critic Vaughan stirs California antiwar debate
The piece profiles Robert Vaughan a Doveist figure linked to UN CLE and theater, who opposes Murphy but favors Reagan, and argues Vietnam policy from an academic stance. It notes Vaughan’s USC PhD work on McCarthyism and theater and highlights his controversial five theses on Vietnam and US policy.
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Westmoreland
McNamara
Saigon
California
Robert Vaughan
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U.N.C.L.E
Vaughan
George Murphy
Murphy
Ronald Reagan
U.N. C.L.E
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Aristotle
Mr. Vaughan
University of Southern California
California Democratic Council
Hamlet
Pasadena Playhouse
Vaughan frames Atomic Age speech and party critique
In a speech dated August 6 1945 Vaughan declares the Atomic Age began with a heartbeat and mocks past English rules. He heads California Democratic Speakers Bureau and likens the party to an illiterate Robert Welch. He argues the Democratic split may push an end to the Vietnam War.
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Plato
Vaughan
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California
Robert Welch
Massachusetts
Republican Party
Democratic Party
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