Why Lower Soviet Bill Prompts U N Dues Debate
An editorial discusses the United States reducing its demands on what the Soviet Union must pledge to pay to the United Nations. The piece notes that Russia may vote by pledging 17.1 million, down from 26.5 million, and questions the morality of forcing U.S. taxpayers to cover UN deficits. It reviews UN voting dynamics, new member nations, and the political cost to Western powers.
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Alex Quaison-Lackey
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France
U.S
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Treasury official opposes federal subsidies to states
Assistant Secretary Stanley Surrey joins growing opposition to a Washington funded program giving states extra money from federal revenues. He warns such funds could fuel inflation and erode control, urging restraint and balanced budgets while noting accountability and political temptations. The column recalls past fiscal missteps and cites Byrd and Bennett’s 1926 polar flight.
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Stanley Surrey
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Four Dissenters Question Civil Rights Act Ruling
Four Supreme Court justices dissented over the court’s ruling that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 nullified state convictions for pre act sit in demonstrations. They argued Congress did not intend to abate prior lawless conduct, urging cases return to state courts for reconsideration.
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Lessons From Dienbienphu and Vietnam Policy Shifts
Commentator compares Dienbienphu losses to ongoing Vietnam risks noting six percent of French strength lost at Dienbienphu while Paris and global opinion react. He warns against impatience amid United States strategy evolving under Johnson to avoid a French-type disaster and outlines risk controls and potential aviation or sea losses.
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New Red Blood For Party Sparks Recruitment Drive
Communist Party USA launches a recruitment push led by Mortimer Rubin a 33 year old Pennsylvania bar member and new organizational chief. The effort targets colleges ghettos and the South Midwest with a four man Negro steering committee and plans to form new front groups as veteran leaders age out.
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Mortimer Daniel Rubin
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Thahaenaantanlad Wan
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Elizabeth Gurry Flynn
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People’s World
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Henry Winston
Claude Lightfoot
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William L. Patterson
James Jackson
Winston
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Albert
Mickey” Lima
California
Bay Area
Why Do We Catch Cold Why Do We Catch Cold
This health note explains that colds spread less simply than believed and stresses nasal secretions as a key transmission route. It links contagion to nasal moisture, humidity, and individual resistance, noting sneezing and nasal discharge spread more particles than coughing and the role of dryness and drafts. It also mentions smoking irritation in lung disease.
Laxative Use Question Raises Constipation Concerns
Mrs. R asks if a laxative causes her 4-year-old son’s lack of daily bowel movements. The inquiry suggests the laxative prevents normal intestinal function and requests a leaflet by stamped self addressed envelope.
Smoking and disease what disease might a person have
A reader asks what illness could result from smoking and how it might present. The column discusses potential health risks and encourages consulting a medical professional for a precise diagnosis.
Health Tips Mixed Inflammation and Back Pain Note
Ulceration of the colon may develop during intense inflammation though it is not the same as ulcer. Traction to the legs relaxes back muscles and reduces pain from spasm. Today's Health Hint advises storing guns and ammunition separately.
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Faith and illness in Paul’s letters
The message contends that being Christian does not shield one from illness. It cites 2 Corinthians 4 to argue affliction can strengthen the inner life and discipline, noting Paul endured infirmity without bitterness and that physical pain is temporary compared to eternal glory.
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Monroe News-Star Historical Masthead Snapshot
A masthead listing shows the Monroe News-Star staff roles and affiliations. Publisher John D. Ewing and Wilson Ewing directed 1999 to 1998, with editors Edmund Brown and Jack Gates among others. The AP supply agreement and Branham Company ads network are noted. The paper positions itself as independent and principled without party bias.
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Jack Gates
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