Southeast Asia policy debate and unintended courses
A week of debate over a senator's suggestion of using low yield atomic weapons to burn cover in Southeast Asia. The piece notes split opinions in Washington and the UN, reports of a scorched earth operation near Cambodia, and rising concerns over wider regional spread from Vietnam to Malaysia Thailand and beyond. It argues for a firmer strategy and congressional scrutiny of U.S. aims in Southeast Asia.
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South Viet Nam
Goldwater
U.S
Viet Nam
Southeast Asia
Indonesia
Australia
Philippines
Cambodia
Laos
Indo-China
Federation of
Malaysia
Thailand
Robert Kennedy
New Zealand
United States
Washington
Congress
Civil Rights Passage Spurs Coast to Coast Debate
Senators debate a two thirds vote to close the Senate filibuster on the civil rights bill. The measure faces court challenges over equal protection, rooming house exemptions, and employment rules for firms with different worker counts. Public reaction likely to shape campaigns as enforcement begins.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Department of Justice
National Party
Wallace
Alabama
Alphabet Agencies Shape Johnson Era Regulatory Power
The piece explains how federal regulatory bodies, not cabinet posts, wield major influence. It notes the six powerful agencies led by the ICC, FTC, Federal Power Commission, SEC, FCC, and CAB with FAA ties, and mentions Johnson’s appointments including the first woman ICC member Virginia Mae Brown. It describes turnover at the SEC and existing chairmen Newton Minow and Joseph Swidler.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Johnson
Virginia Mae Brown
West Virginia
ICC
West
Middle West
Jonghaul
William F. Carey
Columbia University
Kennedy
Newton Minow
Federal Communications Commission
Mr. Johnson
Joseph C. Swidler
Federal Power Commission
Swidler
The Disciplined Society Of Armed Forces in Memphis
A veteran observer argues the armed services can strengthen society by educating youth and filling job openings from typist to aerospace physicist. He contrasts military training with civilian schooling, noting recruits feel needed and can adapt to civilian economy demands. He urges a model, nondeployment role for the military in domestic education.
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Memphis
Tennessee
Armed Services
Kennedy
America
Mysterious Staple Found in Patient’s Intestine
Dr. Robert L. Ruskin and medical student Melvin Rosen review X rays showing a metallic density in the intestine. Rosen recalls swallowing staples dropped from potato chip bags. The note links to dental studies on apples and tablets for caries prevention, then mentions a child with abdominal pain after eating and the need for X rays to rule out ulcers or congenital defects.
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Wayne State University College of Medicine
Robert L. Ruskin
Detroit
Sinai Hospital
Melvin Rosen
Ruskin
England
Estrogen Cream Question on Bust Size Answered
A reader asks if an estrogen cream can improve the bust line. Answer says pills are easier but rarely affect breast size unless the woman is estrogen deficient.
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A.M
Diet value in Hirschsprung disease questioned
Enlarged Col Ps states that in Hirschsprung disease the bowel lacks propulsive power causing constipation. Treatment relies on laxatives or enemas to relieve symptoms. The piece concludes that diet alone has no therapeutic value in addressing the disorder.
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Hirschsprung's
Can a pregnant woman have plastic surgery on her face
A health tip notes that pregnant women may undergo facial cosmetic procedures with medical consultation, but warns the baby will not share the new look. It also advises washing fresh fruits and vegetables before eating as a health precaution.
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A.D
Ford Endorses Johnson amid Democratic ties and Vietnam critique
Washington reports Henry Ford II is not a Republican stalwart as claimed. He has long funded Democratic campaigns including $250,000 to Kennedy-Johnson causes and smaller gifts to the DNC, with additional donations to Wisconsin contests. Henry Ford II’s daughter Charlotte joins Johnson circle as adviser.
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Washington
Lyndon Johnson
Henry Ford II
Ford
Talbot Peterson
Wisconsin
GOP
Kennedy
Robert McNamara
Clerk of the House
Democratic National Committee
National Committee
Citizens For Kennedy-Johnson
Henry
Charlotte
Young
Citizens For Johnson
Is God’s love unlike human affection
The reply notes three shared ingredients between love for God and human affection: knowledge, reverence, and gratitude. Deep love requires knowing God through faith in Jesus Christ, worship that stirs reverence, and gratitude for God’s first love. It urges readers to reflect at the Cross to grasp their debt to Him.
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M.L
God
Lord Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ
Monroe News Star Publisher Details and Policy Note
The Monroe drws-Mar founded June 1 1969 lists John BD. Ewing as publisher 1929 1939 Wilson Ewing 1938 and offices at Monroe Louisiana. It describes the News Star World Publishing Corp as owner with multiple executives and Associated Press affiliation. It proclaims independence and impartial reporting.
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John BD. Ewing
Wilson Ewing
Monroe la
News-Star-World Publishing Corporation
North 4Th and
Olive Streets
Robert Ewing, Jr
William H. Bronson
Jack
Campbell
Edmund G. Browness
Jack Gates
Dallas Roper
Associated Press
Rando Company
National Certising
New York
Chicago
Atlanta
Detroit
St. Louis
Memphis
Dallas
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Charlotte
Monroe News Star
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Oliver Bolton
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