Johnsons new corollary to Monroe Doctrine sparks debate
The piece outlines how President Johnson expands the Monroe Doctrine with a new corollary opposing foreign interference in Latin American affairs. It cites historical tests from the 1860s and Roosevelt era, notes U S Marines in Cuba, mentions Eisenhower, Castro, and Soviet reactions framing Johnson as imperialist to critics.
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Fidel Castro
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Canada and United States friendship tested by frank policy
Prime Minister Lester Pearson of Canada affirmed basic support for U S foreign policy at the University of Vermont while reserving Canadians' right to critique. He warned policies may affect Canada and noted historical ties such as Americans enlisting in Canadian forces during World War I, stressing frankness as a test of enduring friendship.
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Moxico
Maximilian I
France
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Benito Juarez
Maximilian
Lester Pearson
Canada
University of Vermont
Broadening the Base for Viet Nam Support
In a call for expanded defense in Viet Nam, 800 Australian troops of the First Battalion Royal Australian Regiment are welcomed for their noted Malaya campaign record. President Johnson warns that yielding to aggression breeds greater threats and war, urging SEATO members to join in shared defense to deter aggression and reduce individual burdens. The London SEATO conference is seen as a venue to bolster collective security.
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Malaya
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Seato Alliance
SEATO
London
For My Part By Ray Cromley on Vietnam Bombing Policy
Cromley argues that current bombing of North Vietnam is limited and ineffective without broader pressure on Viet Cong in the South. He cites World War II and Korea to warn air strikes alone slow but do not stop enemy resupply, urging extended pressure and closer targeting of logistics. He notes signs of increased VC pressure efforts underway.
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Haool
Debate on Viet Nam War Civil War Debate Grows
Senators McGovern and Morse challenge the civil war view arguing the conflict in South Viet Nam is a broader struggle. Observers including Halberstam and Fall stress Hanoi's systemic influence and North Vietnamese infiltration shaping the war's course.
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George McGovern
South Dakota
Wayne Morse
Oregon
New York Times
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Hanoi
Bernard Fall
Viet Nam
Hana
McGovern
Saigon
Viet Cong
National Liberation Front Fair
Fifty Years Ago In The News Post May 7 1916 And 1945 Snapshots
Items recount Western Galicia war captures with over 50 000 Russian prisoners and Lusitania torpedoing. Frederick baseball club seeks 40 season names. Mount Olivet Cemetery to add a kiosk costing about 1300 dollars. V E Day proclaimed as British Ministry notes tomorrow. Frederick residents await Europe end and Truman broadcast planned. Evangelical Reformed Church bicentennial observed with Dr H L G Kieffer delivering sermons.
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CIA under fire over TV program challenges public right to know
Washington criticizes a television feature for portraying the CIA as reckless while praising its role in countering Communism. The piece defends CIA secrecy, notes congressional oversight, and argues public disclosure could risk national security in the cold war context.
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