Kennedy Wars and the Fear of Ambitioned Power
In a reflective critique of 1960s U.S. policy myth and missteps the author links Kennedy’s Bay of Pigs failure Laos reverses and Vietnam expansion to political vanity and domestic pressure. The piece argues restraint and disciplined leadership, contrasting Eisenhower’s restraint with JFK’s image driven choices.
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Bay of Pigs
Western Hemisphere
Kennedy
Laos
Vietnam
Edward Weintal
Charles Bartlett
Castro
SEC seeks limits on mutual fund fees and front loads
The SEC plans to abolish front end sales loads, cap sales charges at five percent, and require reasonable management fees amid concerns that institutions own a large share of stock. The bill involves about 41 billion dollars in assets and faces cold reception from funds groups and cautious Congress. William McChesney Martin warns that fund managers chase short term gains, echoing pool practices of the 1920s.
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Keith Funston
New York Stock Exchange
Mutual Funds
Pension Funds
Securities and Exchange Commission
Commission
Congress
SEC
Johnson
William McChesney Martin
Federal Reserve Board
Martin
Capitol Hill
Public relations in politics and image building
The column argues candidates rely on public relations firms to craft a favorable image, noting costs from speeches brochures and photo production. It cites John Bucci of Swarthmore and Pennsylvania figures, critiques Shafer’s tax messaging, and invites reader comments on politics and government.
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Republican National Committee
Pennsylvania
John Bucci
Swarthmore
Gov. Shafer
Bucci
Shafer
Personal View on TV News and the AFTRA Strike
A newspaper veteran criticizes network news coverage during the AFTRA strike calling most newscasters shallow and overpaid. He argues television should inform the public with trained, diverse teams and scholars, not show business personalities, and laments the industry’s focus on profits over public education.
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AFTRA
Absentminded violinist loses 1772 Guadagnini in Detroit drive
A 22 year old violinist misplaced his rare 1772 Guadagnini after leaving it on top of a car following a concert in Detroit. The instrument valued at 16500 dollars fell off during the drive home. The tale underscores heedfulness and personal reform with a religious reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Detroit
New Castle News Masthead and Contact Information
The New Castle News lists ownership by The News Company with key staff including Richard E. Rentz as President and General Manager and Jessie Treadwell Anderson as Vice President. It provides pricing for home delivery and mail subscriptions across Pennsylvania counties.
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The
News Company
North Mercer Street
New Castle
Richard E. Rentz
Jessie Treadwell Anderson
Treas
J. Fred Rentz
Moines
Eleanor Treadwell Payson
Aes Ass't
Leonard T. Kolasinski
Mgr
PIE EE Dacie
Une
Acs
Oneal Vie
Bell Telephone
Private Exchange
Eee
Lawrence
Beaver
Butler
Etcer
Public letter submission rules for editor pages
The notice outlines that letters to the editor must include a writer's complete name and address. Submissions under 250 words are preferred, subject to condensation. Libelous or in bad taste letters will be rejected, and no letters can be returned after submission. All letters will be verified before publication.
Foreign Aid Act support urged by League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters urges citizens to write Congressman Frank M. Clark in support of H. R. 7099 the Foreign Assistance Act of 1967. They note no instant development exists and emphasize that aid costs less than 0.7 percent of national income, helping national security and the economy while promoting self help. Anne Samuels chairs the League’s Foreign Economic Policy committee.
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League of Women Voters
Frank M. Clark
William Gaud
Andrew Shonfield
Royal Institute of International Affairs
Christian Science Monitor
Congress
Anne Samuels
Foreign Economic Policy League of Women Voters
Bible Verse Promise Delight in the Lord
A devotional note cites Psalm 37 4 encouraging believers to seek joy in the Lord and trust that He will grant the desires of the heart. The message emphasizes spiritual contentment and divine provision.
Dialogue and the China debate in U S culture
A columnist critiques Ford Foundation funding of the National Committee on U S China Relations and its panel of experts. They argue for inclusive dialogue that includes Rowe and critics of Mao, warning against monologue and urging fair representation of all viewpoints.
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Middle East
Israel
McGeorge Bundy
Ford Foundation
Washington
Lyndon Johnson
Committee On the
U.S
Red China
National Committee On
U.s.-China
Mao Tse-tung
Mao
Southeast Asia
John Fairbank
China
Alexander Eckstein
University of Michigan
Doak Barnett
Columbia University
Barnett-Fairbank-Eckstein
Yangsze
Yale University
David Rowe
Britain
Hong Kong
Peking
Rowes
Frank N. Trager
Richard L. Walker
Stefan T. Possony
Karl A. Wittfogel
Rowe
Asia
Rockefeller Brothers Fund
Robert Scalapino
University of California At Berkeley
Fairbank, Barnett, Eckstein, and Company
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Face Heat and Hurdles this Week
The Pennsylvania Legislature endures a hot week with air conditioning struggles and tense mood. Governor Shafer’s joint-session insurance plea draws criticism while illness and busy schedules stall major bills. Public schooling shifts to television, and a dog and horse show circuit lights up Franklin Venango West Chester Erie and Gettysburg areas.
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Pennsylvania
Capitol
Senate
Shafer
House
Old Corral
Franklin
Venango County
French Creek Valley
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State Department
Bureau of Research and Intelligence
Caribbean
JFK
Cuba
Diem
Winston Churchill
Hilsman
Churchill
Eisenhower
Y Dick Moody
By Sydney J. Harris
By James Keller
NEW Castle News
Reese Eweee
Bible Thought
Pixies
By Wohl
John Chamberlain
By Mason Denison
State Department of Public Instruction
DPI
Pennsylvania Highway Commission
Highway Commission
Andy
Tax Study Commission
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