Bliss Sees Republican Advantage From Varying Civic Pressures
Ray Bliss, chair of the Republican National Committee, warned of a shifting political climate favoring Republicans. He cited public unease over the Vietnam War, inflation and household costs, and criticism of poverty programs as key drivers. Bliss avoided seat predictions, but expressed optimism about gains in Congress if trends hold. He noted risk of civil unrest warned by Attorney General Katzenbach as 30 to 40 cities may face riots this summer and fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray C. Bliss
Republican National Committee
Bliss
Washington
Washington Corps
Rac
Nicholas de B. Katzenbach
McNamara notes $1.2 billion loss from aircraft in Vietnam
In a secret Senate hearing Secretary McNamara said fiscal year losses for attack aircraft and helicopters differed from estimates, with attack planes 42 over, helicopters 81 under. He warned anti-aircraft fire rising, but said defense buys will offset losses. the aim remains to curb North Vietnamese infiltration and deny fuel and power to enemy moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert &. McNamara
Senate
Vietnam
Milton R. Young
North Dakota
Republican
McNamara
Young
North Vetnam
Defense Department
South Vietnam
For My Part By Ray Cromley Teen letter on delinquency and education
An 18-year-old writer counters anti juvenile delinquency efforts arguing that college boards and entrance exams block motivated youths from nursing and teaching careers. He warns rejection can derail lifelong ambitions, lead to discouragement and possible delinquency. He notes personal work in chemistry as aim to become a registered nurse and risks if denied admission.
Venezuela Red threat crushed by reform and growth
The National Scene argues that Venezuela’s land reform and rising economic output have undermined Communist influence. It cites land distribution to 117,560 farmers, agricultural and industrial gains, rising per capita income to 863 dollars, lower illiteracy, and expanding education as proof the Red threat is crushed for now, despite ongoing vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fo Tipe
Latin America
Indonesia
Asia
Africa
Venezuela
Romula Beaucourt
Raul Leoni
Zuelan
Mao Tse-tung
Industral
South America
Washington
American Security Council
Castro
Cuba
Havana
Fifty Years Ago Items From The News Post Files
Five bids showed wide variance for clearing the site of the proposed Frederick post office on East Patrick street at Chapel Alley. The crown prince defeats are reported in a Verdun sector attack from Fleury. A Church of the Brethren reunion at Braddock Heights featured Gamma Krider launching an orphanage project. Macadam paving work will start soon for a dual highway from Myersville to Route 40. The local CIO furniture workers strike shut Ox Fibre Brush Company, Frederick’s largest industry. Frederick taxi stands will move as Patrick street parking is banned between Market and Court Streets.
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J. Alleine Williamson
Frederick
East Patrick Street
Chapel Alley
Maryland
Church of the Brethren
Braddock Heights
Miss Gamma Krider
Haerstown
Myersville
C. J. Lanenfelder Company
Baltimore
the American Furniture Workers
CIO
Ox Fibre Brush Company
Patrick Street
Market
Court Streets
Hope in Action and the Measure of a Man
Note filled with uplifting maxims about hope faith and kindness urging living well. It contrasts true bigness of heart with mere physical size and offers a simple moral about humility and service. The author reflects on grief life purpose and the value of character over status.
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Bers World
By Ray Cromley
Bruce Bioss
REDS
Sunes
News-Post
Agust
Fleury
Meuse
Verdun
French War Department
Joe Eisenhauer
HOPE
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