Rockefeller report and Kissinger on CIA’s democratic role
The piece argues Kissinger is correct that the United States needs the CIA but questions his ability to use it for democratic ends. It contends the Rockefeller report shows CIA misuse for maintaining the status quo, and urges turning the agency into a weapon for democracy by supporting dissidents and democratic movements abroad. It cites Portugal, Spain, Greece, Chile, and Vietnam as contexts.
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Washington
Henry Kissinger
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA
Secretary of
Rockefeller
United States
Greece
Chile
John Foster Dulles
John Kennedy
Fidel Castro
Castro
Batista
Salazar
Mario Soares
Portugal
Franco
Spain
France
Some Things I Know About Conjugal Discipline
Opinion piece reviews a 1899 article by a woman who claims guidance for wives. It satirically presents a harsh list of controlling tactics to keep husbands obedient, urging perpetual scolding and domination to enforce a wife’s authority.
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the Ledger Monthly
Odell
FTC Drops Dry Ban Deodorant Case In Puffery Row
The FTC abandons a five year old challenge against Bristol-Myers Dry Ban deodorant, deeming the claims about dryness insignificant. Bristol-Myers halted ads four years ago and Dry Ban's line faded, dropping market share from 1 percent to about 8 percent behind Right Guard Arrid and Sure. The piece notes looming guidelines for endorsements and cites Muhammad Ali's admission of using Bruts after endorsements. It also includes reader Q and A about sleep, sun sensitivity, and contraception, with Dr Thosteson offering advice and promoting his booklet Vaginitis: The Hidden Ailment.
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Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Bristol-Myers
Mayo J. Thompson
Arrid
Sure
Deodoraat
Bob Hope
Dr. Thosteson
R.R
Brandchild
Thosteson
Fifty Cent Peeks For Muscatine Island Potatoes
A brief historical look notes potatoes on Muscatine Island fetching 50 cents per peek a popular local crop. Also mentioned are past residents and clergy movements, including Jayne visiting home for summer and Rev. W H Rogers supplying a Wichita pulpit.
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Muscatine Island
Will Jayne
On This Date In History June 25, 1975
Highlights from 1683 to 1967 cover William Penn’s treaty with Indians in Pennsylvania Charleston South Carolina’s incorporation in 1713 Nova Scotia oath of allegiance 1722 U.S. Treasury surplus 1836 Civil Aeronautics Authority created 1938 Johnson Kosygin summit 1967 RFK urge treaty for nuclear restraint 1967 margins for context and dates.
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Associated Press
William Penn
Pennsylvania
Charleston
5.C
England
Nova Scotia
Gabby the Speaker: A Boyhood Nickname and Early Debut
A boy nicknamed Gabby rises to public speaking with supportive relatives and stern critics. The aunt teaches him, the parents encourage silence, and the St Xavier High stage marks his first public appearance with a dramatic vocal burst spelling out X and A.
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Gabby
St. Xavier High
St. x
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Muscatine Journal
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