De Gaulle vote shock and inflation sparks in 1965 era analysis
A survey of post election reaction notes France’s de Gaulle falling short of a runoff with 4 percent while Mitterrand leads, Lecannet shines as surprise centrist, and Western hopes shift to US NATO alignment amid a broader inflationary trend. The piece also explains the Federal Reserve’s rate hike as a political weather vane amid wage growth, Vietnam demand, deficits, and a wary Johnson administration.
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Francois Mitterand
Jean Lecannet
John F. Kennedy
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Soviet Union
China
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Federal Reserve
William McChesney Martin
Protests Ignored by Policy Critics on Viet Nam War
The piece argues protesters misread the Viet Nam conflict, contending Hanoi orchestrates the uprising via the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese regulars. It cites documented intrusions, Hanoi’s aims, and alleged repression, asserting the South Vietnamese struggle is not a spontaneous revolt but guided by external forces.
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Ho Chi Minh
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Lao Dong Communist Party
Hidden Powers of the Presidency Unearthed in Policy Shifts
Ray Cromley argues that over the past two decades the White House has acquired indirect powers beyond constitutional or congressional grants. Through budget, contracting, stockpiles, antitrust leverage, and federal funding, a president can influence prices, profits, hiring, education, and even law enforcement. He warns of leverage across industries, communities, and schools, with potential misuse if political leadership shifts.
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Russia
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover
Fifty Years Ago in Frederick Prosperity Amid Snow
From the December 10, 1915 issue the Frederick businessmen report a boom with every factory at capacity and some running day and night shifts. A recent snowfall began after dark, aided by a gale and winds that swept snow into gutters. Mayor Fraley defends the city electric plant amid reported discipline and harmony concerns, saying workers do their best under the circumstances.
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Ems
News-Peat
Frederick
Frederick City
Lewis H. Fraley
Twenty Years Ago Items From The News Post Files December 10 1945
An all morning snow failed to clog city streets but lay heavily in parts of the county causing slush and minor traffic tie ups. At Hood College Christmas Vesper Service drew students and guests despite an early college closing for Christmas due to a light virus infection. Army Medical Bulletin reports General George S Patton Jr partially paralyzed from injuries in an auto accident, condition satisfactory.
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Army Medical Bulletin
George S. Patton Jr
Right of dissent vs treason in wartime debate
A defense of free speech clashes with treason worries as dissenters at home are urged not to aid the enemy in Vietnam. The piece cites Goldberg and Johnson, notes treason statutes, and argues wartime duty may narrow rights, urging enforcement against acts that aid Hanoi.
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United States
Vietnam
America
Arthur Goldberg
United Nations
Johnson
Hanoi
Goldberg
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Congress
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