Military coups spread in Africa threaten steady governance
The article outlines a wave of military takeovers in central Africa from Congo to Upper Volta, with leaders Mobutu Soglo Bokassa and Lamizana seizing power. It links these actions to curbing Communist influence amid weak democracies, noting Egypt 1952 and Algeria 1965 as precedents and urging eventual return to elections.
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Latin America
Africa
Central African
Joseph Mobutu
Congo
Christophe Soglo
Dahomey
Bedel Bokassa
Central African Republic
Egypt
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Houari Boumedienne
Algeria
New Diplomacy Emerges From Kosygin Mediation
After Shastri’s funeral in New Delhi, Humphrey and Rusk met Kosygin, first diplomats to recognize his peace-keeping approach between India and Pakistan. The Soviet Union positioned itself as a peace partner in Asia, challenging China’s threats. They urged Soviet clarity on Vietnam and self determination for its people, acknowledging new commitments to aid North Vietnam. The outcome remains uncertain but the effort marked a shift in Soviet diplomacy.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Dean Rusk
Aleksei N. Kosygin
Lal Bahadur Shastri
New Delhi
India
Kosygin
Pakistan
Soviet Union
Asia
Com
Munist
China
Humphrey and
Rusk
United States
Vietnam
North Vietnam
Humphrey-Rusk
Politician Johnson's speech omissions questioned
Washington Today critiques President Johnson address to Congress. It lists eight points where the president allegedly omits details on trade with Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, budget deficits, Social Security accounting, corporate profits versus investment returns, tax withholding changes, union protection vs. state authority, nationalism versus communism, and Soviet and Red China actions.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
United States
Europe
Soviet Union
Moscow
Vietnam
Fifty Years Ago News Notes January 18 1916 Relief Forecast
Weather reports from yesterday describe an Arctic blast with temperatures not rising above 20 degrees. Noon reading was 18 degrees as residents faced the beastly cold. Hood College drama students staged two plays in Seminary Hall under Miss Sally Conrad Fauntleroy's revision. Lord Robert Cecil told the House of Commons that Henry Morgenthau would seek news on British women and children deported from Baghdad and missing since.
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Hood College
Seminary Hall
Sally Conrad Fauntleroy
Robert Cecil
House of Commons
England
Henry Morgenthau
United States
Turkey
Bagdad
German scientists to aid US on V bomb research
Twenty years ago on January 18, 1946, seven German scientists and engineers who helped develop V bombs were invited to the United States as disarmed aliens to assist American weapons research. A further six are expected later. Also, Melvin H. Derr, a former area insurance agent and Junior Chamber of Commerce president, and Frederick High School math teacher, returned home after 21 months of Army service. Selective Service Director Lewis B. Hershey told Congress that the draft cannot supply 50,000 men monthly due to voluntary enlistment and urged extending the draft law beyond its May 15 expiration.
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Germany
United States
Melvin H. Derr
Chamber of Commerce
Frederick High
Frankfurt
Selective Service
Lewis B. Hershey
Congress Today
Armed Forces
Hershey
Frederick
U.S. 15
North
Mohler
Beckley
Harbaugh
National Association of Traffic Engineers
India may opt to build nuclear bomb after Shastri
Ray Cromley argues Shastri's death could push India toward a nuclear weapon. He notes China’s atomic program pressures India, risk of proliferation if India goes nuclear, and likely domino effect on Pakistan Israel and other nations, increasing the threat of nuclear war.
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Washington
NEA
Shastri
China
India
Delhi
Johnson
United States
Nehru
Pakistan
United Arab Republic
Israel
Indonesia
West Germany
Japan
No Passing Zone Suggested on U S Route 15 North
A Frederick reader urges no passing signs on U S Route 15 North near Beckley’s Motel citing frequent near misses and two fatalities in a December period. The letter also requests clearer motel entrance signage and double lines to improve safety. Additional notes thank the Frederick News-Post for campaign coverage praising local support from residents and organizations.
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U.S. Department of Commerce
Robert E. Crum
Frederick
Maryland
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