Moral drain of Torrey Canyon spill on land and sea
The Torrey Canyon disaster exposes widespread pollution from oil spills and dumping. Biologists warn of long term harm to marine life and birds, with detergents and economic losses to fishing and tourism. International treaties aim to curb such deliberate pollution and halt environmental abuse.
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England
Britain
Torrey Canyon
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
Cape Cod
Wall Street Journal
Neptune
The Draft Problem Americas unequal draft system debated
The piece argues the draft cannot be perfectly fair and outlines proposed changes from President Johnson and a National Advisory Commission. It favors 19 year olds first and a lottery to replace random board decisions, aiming to reduce exemptions and equalize service while encouraging early enlistment and discouraging academic deferments.
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Vietnam
Johnson
Congress
National Advisory Commission On
Selective Service
Westmoreland Faces Speculation On Political Rise
SAIGON dispatch notes ongoing chatter about General William Westmoreland leaving Vietnam command. Analysts consider potential paths to Army chief, joint chiefs chair, or even a presidential bid, with questions about his ambitions and timing for a political career.
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Saigon
Vietnam
United States
William Westmoreland
Army
Creighton Abrams Jr
Westmoreland
Have Patience On School Problem To The Editor
A reader asks for patience as a school issue in Emmitsburg and Thurmont despite blame. James D Bowersox encourages integrity to prevail in obtaining a school, noting the March 31 1967 Frederick Post letter. Also included are brief letters praising coverage of Maryland General Assembly actions. Salt Brandenburg and Mrs Myeraville submit notes on Fulton County debt freeness as a contrast to local school spending.
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Susan Fiffle
Frederick
Emmitsburg
Thurmont
General Assembly of Maryland
County
Pennsylvania
Frederick County
Fulton County
Salt
Brandenburg
Tax dodge blamed as county audits flag evasion
Fifty years ago the Board of County Commissioners announced widespread personal property tax evasion after an audit by Clerk Harmer L. Gaver and assistant Spencer E. Stup. Notices warned Lewistown and Tuscarora to pay levies on household furnishings or risk sale of property. The board also cited broader evasion across the county. President Wilson contends a group of senators, led by Robert F. La Follette of Wisconsin, blocks threaten the American democratic process amid looming war concerns with Germany Austria and possibly Turkey.
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Board of County Commissioners
Lewistown
Tuscarora
Harmer L. Gaver
Spencer E. Stup
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Wilson
Robert F. LaFollette
Wisconsin
Massive timber thefts alarm Frederick County board
Twenty years ago, Frederick County timber thefts described as widespread threaten Middle town with losses in the thousands. Sheriff Guy Anders to investigate and bring culprits to justice. The Montevue Home called a fire trap after an inspection. Plans by architect Charles F. Bowers aim to install 11 fire doors and nine fire screens for immediate renovation.
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Frederick County
Middletown
Board of Commissioners
Guy Anders
Bar of Justice
Montevue
Board of County Commissioners
Charles F. Bowers
Frederick
Campaign finance reform debated in Congress
Washington Today analyzes how money shapes political power, noting that wealthy donors and big fundraising efforts influence campaigns at federal, state, and local levels. The piece argues for tax credits to donors and tighter limits, while warning against any use of funds to buy votes and calling for broad reform.
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Washington
Congress
Thomas J. Dodd
Connecticut
Russell B. Long
Louisiana
Johnson
Robert F. Kennedy
New York
Senate of the
United States
Dodd
U.S. Treasury
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Joint Chiefs
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Grant
Risephower
General Clean
George Washington
Old Hickory Jackson
Ulysses Grant
Ike Eisenhower
James D. Bowersox
Mt. Airy
Goodloek
Byron
Fulton
Myeraville
Tema
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