Peking Purge Sparks Warning of Possible Coup
The Red Flag confirms the purge in Communist China aims to head off a coup to topple the 17 year regime. It suggests military officers and scholars across academia culture and media were targeted, with Mao still alive and influential. A new power struggle could shift Asia dynamics and U S relations.
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Hospitals sign up for Medicare amid civil rights concerns
The Health Department reports 5 558 hospitals have signed up for Medicare as 2 096 await clearance, with 7 654 qualified institutions to be ready by July 1. Officials emphasize compliance with Civil Rights Act and note remaining questions about patient benefits and obligations. The piece also reviews the National Conference for New Politics, led by Julian Bond and Simon Casady, seen as a New Left front pursuing civil rights and opposition to the Vietnam War.
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Georgia
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Kennedy Worries Boost for Liberal Intellectuals in 1968
A Democratic party professional notes rising support for Robert F. Kennedy among liberal intellectuals. He warns the shift may be mercurial and expose Kennedy to charges that the old Kennedy is back if he departs from liberal lines on Vietnam. The piece discusses Kennedy's appeal, opponents, and the activist embrace by the New Politics group, with ongoing doubts among many liberals.
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For My Part By Ray Cromley
The piece argues wariness about how student protests and chants shape emotions and behavior. It cites an American reporter in 1980 Japan noting orderly demonstrators becoming hypnotic through rhythm and group singing, and links sung slogans to increased action and diminished moral scruples, paralleling Hitlerian torch parades.
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Fifty Years Ago News-Post Files Petitions and New City Administration
A petition was filed by Clifford H. Doll asking a recount of the municipal election and urging Aubrey A. Nicodemus to answer within three days. Additional petitions target defeated aldermen Lloyd C. Culler and John H Grove. The Christian Endeavor Society prepares to host 174 delegates for the 1946 Pennsylvania Conference in Thurmont. The new city administration, sworn in, changes appointment timing, elects Alvey Renn as alderman president, and names Joseph F. Eisenhaufer clerk to the board. Resignation of Emily Crimm Bittle and appointment of Marian Currens as Red Cross executive secretary announced.
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Aubrey A. Nicodemus
Lloyd C. Culler
John H Grove
George A Pearre, Jr
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Charles W. Stup
Jesse C. Shaver
Charles T. Butcher
William B Burall
Alderman Stup
Joseph F. Eisenhauer
D. John Markey, Jr
Emily Crimm Bittle
Knoxville
Frederick County
American Red Cross
Marian Currens
Elm Street
Soviet demand on Vietnam tests disarmament hopes
Washington Today analyzes Soviet negotiator demand that American troops leave Vietnam as a condition for any disarmament deal. It argues Moscow seeks to weaken Western resolve, citing past treaty stances, the UN ban attempts, and Secretary Rusk remarks while warning of broader nuclear danger.
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