McNamara seen as pacifist convert shaping US defense
The piece portrays Robert S. McNamara as a partial convert to non preparedness, shaped by cost cutters and peace advocates. It argues the United States must maintain nuclear superiority and criticizes delayed big‑war weapon readiness while warning that Soviet progress risks national defense.
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Robert Strange McNamara
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Richard J. Whalen
Fortune
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European fusion moves Europe toward unity and UK entry
The merger of the Common Market, EURATOM, and the Coal and Steel Community was finalized in Rome on May 30 creating a 14 member body and aiming to coordinate energy policy. France's De Gaulle questions Britain entry while De Jong of the Netherlands says moves on track.
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Coal and Steel Community
European Atomic Energy Community
Euratom
France
West Germany
Belgium
Netherlands
Italy
Luxembourg
Walter Hallstein
European Economic Community Commission
Hallstein
Rome
Emilio Colombo
Signor Colombo
Jean Rey
Geneva
de Gaulle
Piet de Jong
Jean Monnet
de Jong
Times of London
Britain
Three Minutes A Day A High School Maxims for Life
A St Paul newspaper column prints a set of 200 student maxims for betterment of life. Highlights urge conscience over leadership, respect for others, choosing integrity, and engaging with social issues. Critics note these principles are hopeful but untested until one suffers for a principle.
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St Paul, Minn
New Castle News publication details and staff
The New Castle News announces ownership by The News Company and lists officers and staff including Richard B. Rentz as President and GM Jessie Treadwell Anderson as VP and Treasurer Eleanor Treadwell Payson as assistant secretary and James W. Trevitt as Advertising Manager. Subscription rates are posted for local and out of county readers with annual, semiannual, and monthly options.
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A Corporation
North Mercer Street
New Castle
Richard BE. Rentz
Jessie Treadwell Anderson
Treas
Fred Rentz
Eleanor Treadwell Payson
Leonard T. Kulasinski
James W. Trevitt
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Private Exchange
Peece
Lawrence
Beaver
Butler
Mercer
Walking Moscow Heist Prank Provokes Hoover Crisis
In a sharp satire, a commentator links a claimed security scare around J Edgar Hoover to Kosygin strolling New York. The piece jokes that public image matters more than crime, proposing a Moscow walking tour for LBJ to restore American bravery. It rails at Cold War paranoia with punchy, era tone.
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FBI
Reds
Washington
Kosygin
New York City
America
J. Edgar
George H. Mahon
Texas
Wash
Bowery
Hoover
White House
LBJ
Hubert H. Humphrey
Moscow
U.S.A
HHH
Russia
Publication policy for letters to the editor
The notice states letters must include full name and address, are limited to under 250 words for preference, are subject to condensation, and may be rejected for libel or poor taste. No letters are returned. All letters are verified before publication.
Croton Avenue Traffic Hazards Draw Reader Alarm
A reader cites Croton Avenue as a recurring danger with monthly accidents and two recent deaths. He criticizes uneven paving and old streetcar tracks causing vehicle damage and urges city or paving officials to act to prevent further tragedies.
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Croton Ave
Beyond fire and folly in public debate
Thoughts at Large argues against using fire to fight fire and criticizes how outrage over trivialities derails serious issues. It reflects on language, growth versus sudden upheaval, and the clash of religion with nationalism while warning that passivity misreads time and truth.
Blessed are the merciful motto from St. Matthew 5 7
A religious saying citing St. Matthew 5 7 Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy. The verse emphasizes compassion and divine reciprocity within Christian teaching.
Nixon advisers and New York ties stoke 1968 convention talk
A New York Times leak sparked conservative fury as Nixon aides floated courting Mayor Lindsay and Senator Javits for the 1968 ticket. Javits urged Nixon to back a moderate candidate, while Ashbrook reshapes the House conservative bloc to influence the convention. If Nixon returns, he may suppress dissent among allied advisers and supporters.
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Dick Nixon
Africa
Middle East
Nixon
New York Times
New York City
Lindsay
U. S
Jake Javits
New York State
Rockefeller
Times
Connecticut
California
New York
Manhattan Island
Bronx
Javits
Manhattan
DMV
John Ashbrook
Ohio
House of Representatives
Wednesday Club
Congress
John Lindsay
Allegheny Mountains
Ashbrook
Legislative influence on Pennsylvania Capitol Hill wanes in 1967
The current Pennsylvania session shows scarce executive lobbying by department heads as compared with the 1955 to 1957 era. Governors Leader and Lawrence accelerated intrusion into legislation, while Scranton and Shafer eras kept officials out unless invited. With Shafer six months in, major policy tests remain few beyond tax measures and a constitutional convention bill.
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Pennsylvania
Administration Department
Leader
House of Representatives
Senate
Hardhitting
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Scranton
Shafer
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