Criticism of U S Aid to Viet Nam and War Oversight
The piece argues President Johnson faces illogical demands to pause while enemy forces continue to shoot. It cites a House committee finding that at least 60 percent of AID aid is diverted from its intended use, totaling 728 million dollars in fiscal year ending June, with funds reaching Viet Cong, Cambodia, Thailand, and China. It condemns mismanagement, graft, and a bloated war economy, while noting steps taken to fix abuses.
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Romney labeled governor with strong Michigan support
National Scene reports GOP leaders warn complacency could threaten Romney's bid for a third term amid heavy out-of-state campaigning and mixed polls. Ferency’s attacks may backfire, boosting Romney as voters praise his four-year record, while GOP strategists expect a high percentage win and strong 1968 credentials.
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World Food Shortage Deepens, FAO Reports 1966 Review
The World to feed 70 million more mouths as production fails to rise for two years. North America records harvest gains while drought hits developing countries, reducing global surpluses. FAO warns of precarious food supply and calls for releasing farm acreage to boost both domestic and world feeding efforts.
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Asian push for regional cooperation shapes post summit hope
The Manila summit could spark doubt if not followed by concrete steps, but Asian leaders are privately promoting a regional economic and political cooperation conference. They see it as a long term path to reduce Viet Nam tension by building mutual interests, with potential for constructive progress in the years ahead.
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Prices Rise Shocking Housewives In City Markets
A sampling by The Frederick News shows groceries costing more with dressed chickens 40 to 45 cents each potatoes 15 cents per peck butter 23 cents a pound onions five cents a box cabbage two cents a pound eggs 25 cents a dozen sweet corn 15 cents per dozen apples eight cents per half peck and sweet peppers 12 cents a dozen. An area druggist who sold liquor without a license was fined $200 after a state inspector found his soda fountain discharging beer in Magisterial Court.
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County may designate censor of motion pictures
Twenty years ago Oct 21 1946 the board of county commissioners may appoint a motion picture censor under a new statute or name a salaried official. The move aims to save taxpayer money with a commissioner receiving weekly free movie passes. President Truman criticized exploiting businessmen pushing prices up as rationing ends under OPA. Chicago reports show meat at 1 per pound sugar scarce soaps and shortenings tight butter prices down to 80 cents with further declines expected.
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Voters favor party over candidate, poll and press note
Washington Today discusses a Gallup poll showing 54 percent of U S adults do not know their district congressman's name and that voters often back the party in power rather than individuals. It cites inflation, open housing debates, and a Times editorial urging tax policy timing as factors shaping the upcoming elections. Newenenrn QRPHIVES
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