Pentagon study secrets spur calls for congressional hearings
A leaked seven thousand page Pentagon study on U.S. involvement in Indochina draws attention to Johnson's 1965 decision to deploy 44 battalions. Sen. Mansfield urges disclosure, arguing the public deserves full accounting of wartime actions and motives behind the 500,000-strong commitment. The Nixon era is untouched by this intra-party dispute.
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Space Race Goals Split US and Soviet Plans
From the start the United States pursued science led by manned Moon missions while the Soviet program focused on military利用 space tech. The Soviets reportedly employ about 600000 with roughly 2 percent of GNP, while the US allocates under 0.5 percent. A space station and intercept tests highlight ongoing advantages.
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Critics say compulsory schooling turns schools into prisons
A reader letter by Kevin Ryan argues compulsory schooling humiliates both students and teachers and labels schools as prisons. The writer notes overcrowded classes and other faults but dismisses the broader prison charge as an overstatement.
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Government role in rescuing faltering firms debated
The Wall Street Journal argues that federal intervention to prop up large private companies like Lockheed risks blurring the line between public and private enterprise. It questions practicality and warns the government lacks the credentials to act as a company doctor.
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Priest McLaughlin Left Behind In White House Drama
The attempt to hire Jesuit priest John McLaughlin as a Nixon speech writer collapsed under Republican right and Democratic resistance. Haldeman opposed the outsider while Pastore’s opposition and conservative media critique hurt the bid. A Muskie campaign role follows for Lester S. Hyman amid New York factional politics. Illinois Ohio axis explores a potential 1972 nominating strategy between Daley and Gilligan at the Democratic convention.
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Scientific Counsel Needed For Youth Today
The Senate added a seven million dollar research and development provision to a funding bill for local educational agencies in elementary and secondary schools. Senator Byrd advocates aptitude testing and career guidance to steer youths toward suitable occupations and reduce anti social behavior, with demonstration projects starting in junior high. He notes current programs lack formal career education and urges federal support for widespread testing and counseling.
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Thoughts From Think Tank at Hudson Institute
A visit to the Hudson Institute near New York reveals analysts like Herman Kahn and Donald G. Brennan examining SALT, Vietnam, and social issues. They critique Nixon policy, discuss defense, deterrence, and the Vietnam War, while polling racial attitudes and campus disruption dynamics.
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Time For Dad Son Talk On Life Lessons
A father hosts a humorous, earnest talk with his son about entering adulthood. He explains everyday items like neckties shoes and socks as examples of grownup expectations while hinting at broader social duties and responsibilities. The dialogue blends satire with parental guidance.
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Life After Death Image Decisions on Earth
A Bible passage from Romans 6 23 contrasts sin death with Gods gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ The text reflects on earthly decision making under the banner of Choose ye this day and the pictured life after death by those called to decide.
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Monroe News-Star Contact and Motto Notice
The Monroe News-Star is an independent afternoon newspaper published by News-Star-World Publishing Corporation Monroe Louisiana with offices at North 4th and Olive Streets 71201. The staff includes publishers editors and executives named John C Ewing Wilson Ewing Robert Ewing Jr William H Bronson Jack Campbell Edmund G Brown Jack C Gates and William Hardin. The paper asserts it prints news impartially and opposes what it believes to be wrong without regard to party politics.
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