An Excess of Optimism on War on Poverty Ten-Year Timeline
Sargent Shriver, head of the Office of Economic Opportunity, predicts the U S poverty war can be won by 1976, the 200th anniversary of the Declaration. The piece weighs optimism against the current 32 million Americans in poverty and cautions against overselling a decade as sufficient progress.
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United States
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James A Farley Aaging statesman reflects on career and dreams
The 78 year old James A Farley recalls his political rise guiding FDR to two term nominations and elections while later breaking with him over the third term. He contends political mastery rests on the person championed and notes Hull’s name briefly as a possible ticket. Farley remains even tempered, loyal to friends, and shows no public regrets.
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Cordell Hull
Bill
Mary
New Management for a Nervous Executive
In a case of workplace hate and stress Norman V Peale counsels Bill to seek a God managed personality. After decades of cutting colleagues and chasing power Bill adopts prayer and spiritual guidance, transforms his mindset, and later lands a solid job.
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Anoder
Bill
Vacation Planning Conflicts Highlight Old Hands Tricks
An elderly traveler outlines methodical trip prep from selecting a route to hotel bookings and reminders. A sudden illness forces changes, then home security worries arise with a broken lock and a last minute fix using spikes before bedtime.
Johnson Moves Around As War Debate Shifts
President Johnson travels from Washington toward San Antonio and schedules fundraisers in Des Moines and Los Angeles as Vietnam gains urgency. He notes military gains in South Vietnam and signals increasing mobility to defend policies while planning nationwide appearances later in the year.
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Where It Is Hidden Chart Warns Elders To List Assets
A banker, Virgil W. Brown, urges retirement age adults to inventory all possessions and their locations to avoid loss after death or illness. He notes forgotten cash, securities, and insurance can be claimed by heirs or public agencies. The guide lists categories from cash and life insurance to wills and embarrassing papers for proper safekeeping.
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Napoleon in Moscow and Palmer's Open Saga
Bob Considine blends a historical riff on Napoleon's 1812 Moscow debacle with Arnold Palmer's U S Open collapse. He links the French fire and looting image to Palmer's late-game woes and lauds Palmer's resilience while noting aviation politics around Lynda Bird Johnson's Spain trip and presidential influence.
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Arnold Palmer
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