President Johnson and the cost of unpopular decisions
The piece argues that Johnson’s low popularity stems from his reluctance to pursue politically risky, unpopular moves such as tax increases and war costs. It recalls Jefferson, Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, and Truman to illustrate that true leadership requires facing unpopularity to act, and concludes Johnson is not hated, just not fully trusted.
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Vietnam
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Britain
James Buchanan
Andrew Johnson
Harry S. Truman
Jefferson
Buchanan
Abraham Lincoln
Lyndon Johnson
Talking Of Credibility In Vietnam War Reports
A Vietnam War column contrasts U S and North Vietnamese claims on aircraft losses and deaths as of December 24 1966. It asserts American figures are accurate and criticizes enemy propaganda while urging truth and peace negotiations. It warns of inflated numbers and a long war burden on both sides.
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United States
Saigon
North Vietnam
North Viet Nam
North
U.S
Crisis in Japan over U S Japan security treaty and reform
Analyzes 1970 tensions as renewal of the U S Japan security treaty appears critical for Tokyo s stance on neutrality or arms development. Outlines domestic Liberal Democrat weaknesses, rising nationalist and communist influence, economic pressures, and a plan for rural industrial drive plus U S aid to clarify roles in Asia and support reforms in Japan s leadership and schools.
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Japan
United States
Far East
Tokyo
Liberal Party
U.S
Asia
Red
Liberal Democrat Party
The Poor Man's Philosopher Ayd Nove New York AP
A collection of miscellany notes from life and science. It covers longevity trends, door traffic in suburbs, Hansen’s disease mysteries, valuable 1804 silver dollars, 1946 and 1947 business failures liabilities, and quips from quotes and folklore. It includes place names in Kentucky and oddities about opossums rivers wolves and superstitions.
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New York
U.S
Kentucky
Nature
Maryland Sees Auto Registrations Near 50,000 This Year
Motor Vehicle Commissioner E Austin Baughman in Baltimore predicted almost 50,000 automobiles and trucks will be registered in Maryland this year. Tag and license receipts may reach 800,000 this year with a potential million next year. Maryland tag No 1 was issued to President Wilson yesterday at State House exercises as fees were waived. Auto plates are dark green with a cream background and should be kept clean. In Frederick corn rose to 4.50 per bushel as war pricing hikes reach markets while wheat eased from 1.91 to 1.89 per bushel after a snowstorm.
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Maryland
E. Austin Baughman
Baltimore
Baughman
Wilson
Europe
Frederick
False alarms alarm Frederick as snow shuts streets
In a heavy snowstorm a woman reported a chimney fire on East South Street causing the United Fire Company to respond at great risk. No blaze was found, marking the fourth false alarm in a week and prompting officials to warn that such pranks endanger lives and equipment valued at fifty thousand dollars. Senator James E. Byrnes of Baltimore was named president of the State senate at an organizational meeting. House Democrats indicated C Ferdinand Sybert will be speaker and GOP Delegate Jacob Ramsburg of Frederick County will be minority leader.
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Frederick City
East South Street
United Fire Company
James E. Byrnes
Baltimore
State Senate
E. Millard Tawes
W. Preston Lane
House of Delegates
C. Ferdinand Sybert
Howard County
State House
GOP
Jacob R. Ramsburg
Frederick County
North Viet Nam signals possible peace talks shift
Premier Dong of North Vietnam hints four points for ending the war are for discussion not strict conditions and suggests concessions could be made. He stresses no rush to reunification and emphasizes desire to see U.S. forces withdraw soon, framing talks as negotiation after American pullout.
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Hanoi
Harrison Salisbury
The
New York Times
Dong
United States
National Liberation Front
South
Vietnam
North Vietnam signals openness to peace talks under pressure
David Lawrence notes Hanoi’s Premier said North Vietnam would fight years if needed but welcomed frank talk with U S papers to sway world opinion. A four to seven day truce could spark discussions toward a cease fire or armistice, echoing Korean precedent and UN push for a peace conference.
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