Panmunjom lesson on fighting and talks in Vietnam
The piece argues that unconditional bombing pauses fail to deter North Vietnam and cites Panmunjom as proof that Communist talks seek leverage, not peace. It urges continuing military action to halt Communist aggression in Southeast Asia, warning that any weaker approach will delay a costly larger war.
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Vietnam
North Vietnam
U Thant
United Nations
United States
Panmunjom
South Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Asia
Reversal Of Note In Holiday Traffic Toll Outlook
The National Safety Council falls short of predicting a 1967 traffic toll below 1966, but credits lower tolls to safer driving and storms that kept people home. Optimism grows about improved driver performance and new safety standards from the National Traffic Agency, despite auto makers' challenges in meeting 1968 standards.
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National Safety Council
Council
National Traffic Agency
Don't Bite The Hand Don't Bite The Hand
The Soviet Union pledges about a quarter of Egypt's wheat for the coming year while President Nasser accuses the United States of waging a war of hunger for not renewing an expired wheat agreement. Egypt greets the pledge with a proverb about eating the giver's bread as the U.S. last year exported 745000 tons of wheat and flour in exchange for local currency. The editorial notes U.S. help to Egypt despite its own stock and commitments to India and suggests continued aid in 1967, urging Nasser to reflect on American aid and proverbs.
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Soviet Union
Egypt
Gamal Abdel Nasser
United States
India
United Arab Republic
Uss.r
Nasser
Romney plans phased Vietnam stance for 1968 bid
National Scene notes Romney faces pressure to define positions on Vietnam without delaying too long. Romney aides plan a series of statements after a cautious pause, aiming to avoid a big, disappointing move while keeping his presidential prospects intact. The strategy hinges on firm assent from Romney and coordinated rollout by top strategists nationwide.
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Michigan
George Romney
Romney
Vietnam
Johnson
John F. Kennedy
Dwight D. Eisenhower
New Hampshire
Robert A. Taft
New York
Jokes and Observations From The Poor Man's Philosopher
The column offers humorous lines on gender habits December versus February behavior. It notes gadgets in cigarette lighters as signs of insecurity after Christmas gifts. It riffs on architecture, hats, shoes, socks, poems by John O'Hara, value of icicles versus money, breadcrumbs at table, cats and lamps, typewriters, shirts, and martini norms.
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New York
Hamburger
John O'Hara
Road repair costs rise per mile in state plan
Fifty years ago items show the State Roads Commission warning that costs hit 1500 dollars per mile for maintenance under current funding. They blame false economy for lack of annual upkeep and note permanent construction now costs about 4000 dollars per mile. Frederick County farmers defend themselves against hoarding wheat amid war, while corn prices rise and ice houses fill in winter.
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State Roads Commission
SRC
Frederick County
Europe
Thomas N. Mohler
Adamstown
Mohler
Frederick Exchange
Frederick County Leaders Rise to State Roles in 1947
Twenty years ago items report that Frederick County native John B. Funk, Brunswick Democrat, will become Secretary of State after a varied political path from House to Senate. Russell H. McCain, Frederick City Republican, had previously joined the State Roads Commission. The piece notes a surge in new construction with permits totaling 1,126,490 dollars, and county assessments up by 1,149,000 dollars from 1946.
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B. Funk
Brunswick
State House
Russell H. McCain
Frederick City
States Road Commission
Funk
House of Delegates
Frederick County
A. Lamar Barrick
Barrick
Washington Today: Governors Demand More Federal Funds
President Johnson faces not only a PR issue but rising discontent among governors, especially Democrats, over federal treatment. Critics blame bureaucratic inefficiency and political favoritism in funding, calling for overhauls of federal state relations and clearer grant guidelines to improve efficiency and welfare.
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Washington
Johnson
White House
Congress
Mike Mansfield
Agen>cies
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