Pope John’s influence spans religions and a New York library plan
The piece notes Pope John XXIII’s broad religious impact including a Lutheran portrait with his greeting to Jews. It contrasts a proposed Library of Presidential Papers in New York with ambitions for individual presidential libraries, arguing a cross‑presidential archive could reduce duplication and cost.
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America
Pope John
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
New York
Washington
British castle owners form union to boost tourism
Britain’s 600 castles and mansions join a historic home owners union to raise visitor numbers and cut costs. In 1964 about four million visitors paid to view these estates, which face high taxes and funding needs from sightseers.
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Britain
England
Union of Historic Home Owners
Gruening Attacks U S Policy Over Indonesia Aid
Senator Ernest Gruening charged the Johnson administration with violating the spirit of aid restrictions by renewing a five year atomic power agreement with Sukarno's Indonesia. He cited Indonesian actions against US facilities and Sukarno's aims, warning the move risks U.S. interests and security.
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Ernest Gruening
Johnson
U. S
Alaska Democrat
State Department
Sukarno
Indonesia
Gruening
United States
Uncle Sam
Surabaya
Viet Nam
West New Guinea
New Guinea
Netherlands
Connecticut
Thomas Dodd
Dodd
Egypt
Ghana
Cuba
Expatriates in Frankfurt Question Alienation and Capitalism
John Chamberlain critiques young travelers in West Germany who study or work abroad to escape conformity. He argues Marxist alienation remains contested, noting prosperity in the West but highlighting systemic inequities. A Norwegian scholar at Mont Pelerin challenges orthodox Marxism, questioning coercive Communist rule and private property. American capitalism sins in enabling escape to Europe.
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Europe
Viet Nam
Steel Union
America
West
Germany
Italy
France
United States
Harlem
Chicago
Watts
Los Angeles
New York City
Ole-Jacob Hoff
Oslo
Harvard
Mont Pelerin
Stresa
Hoff
Red China presses India border warning as U N seeks ceasefire
The piece frames China as using border threats to force India to divert troops from Pakistan. It notes U.S. warnings against Chinese action, U Thant efforts at the United Nations, and Ayub Khan's push for a mediated settlement, with Beijing signaling grave consequences if India remains.
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Washington
India
Pakistan
China
United States
Asia
Russia
United Nations
Kashmir
Mohammed Ayub Khan
U Thant
Peking
U.N
Security Council
Himalayas
Rusk
Surreal musings and quips drift through a noisy column
A collage of witty lines and odd facts ponders ocean plateaus, freezing beer, lazy habits, political silence, and fortunes across ages. The piece mingles science notions with social commentaries and asks towering questions about wealth and time.
Middletown Opens East End Municipal Pool in 1922
The East End Municipal Pool in Sunset Park Middletown opened at 2 30 pm on September 13 1922 despite cool weather. The facility features three to seven foot depths diving boards a chute and a 300 by 70 foot pool with a wading area and a goldfish pool. Local officials and volunteers funded 7300 for construction and plan steam heating for fall use with three lifeguards on duty.
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South Viet Nam
Berkeley
Calif
San Francisco Bay Area
National Coordinating Committee
Viet Nam
W.E.B. DuBois
Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee
Students For A Democratic Society
San Francisco
Stephen Smale
University of California
Army
Oakland
East End
Recreation Commission
Middletown
Upper Arlington
Recreation Association
The
Park Commission
Civic Association
Bull's Run
C. A. Steed
Riddle
James Whitcomb Riley
Paul Harvey on Draft and Soldier Pay Reform
Paul Harvey argues the US misallocates wealth and neglects educators and soldiers, noting Clarence Bradshaw's rise from janitor to teacher with a large pay gap. He criticizes low military pay, urges fair compensation, and cites global examples, warning against forcing drafts while praising voluntary service and proper wages.
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Clarence Bradshaw
Akron
Ohio
Russia
Ross Wilhelm
University of Michigan
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Joseph) Roncalli
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