Truman Warns Johnson Over High Interest Rates
Former President Truman accuses the Johnson administration of tolerating high rates that hurt the public, arguing they are a new tax burden. He sides with Speaker McCormack and other Democrats, while Republicans cheer the critique as a GOP recruitment tool. The piece notes a large stock market drop since February and warns of potential political fallout before November.
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Rusk warns policy aims to prevent WW III in Vietnam
Secretary of State Dean Rusk contrasts today with prewar Europe to urge decisive action against North Vietnamese aggression. He cites Manchuria and a future World War II as warnings, while intelligence indicates the Soviet Union will boost aid to North Vietnam to strengthen air defenses. Rusk argues aggression must not pay in Asia as it did in Europe.
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For My Part By Ray Cromley
Wartime disability proofs ha ve long denied widows and veterans compensation. The piece urges keeping diaries, unit witnesses, and permanent wife files to prove service connection, urging records, boards, and reviews for better benefits.
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The Poor Man's Philosopher: Freedom in Middle Age
New York AP essay argues middle age grants freedom to tell truth, carry an umbrella, leave parties early, give advice, tolerate enemies, and indulge in luxuries previously forbidden. It humorously notes less fear of scandal, better sleep, and a kinder public judgment, despite aging.
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President and State Dept Should Run Foreign Policy
In Washington David Lawrence argues that many in Congress seek to steer U S foreign policy by pushing troop withdrawals from Europe. He warns such moves would embolden the Soviet Bloc, heighten Western disunity, and undermine NATO while urging the President and Secretary of State to maintain centralized control over foreign policy.
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