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Newspaper
Newton Kansan
Location
Newton, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1975
Page
4
A Washington based commentary critiques George Wallace for his World War II remarks and broader public persona. It argues the public and press both distort Wallace while underestimating the political force he represents. The piece urges open discussion of Wallace ideas to reveal true public sentiment.
President Ford urges congressional leaders to unite on a bipartisan foreign policy. Kissinger warns of setbacks in Southeast Asia, and Wallace aides forecast 1976 Democratic delegates. Strauss reports Wallace could secure 22 to 35 percent of delegates with a broader campaign. Ford seeks steady support as he eyes a White House bid with his wife Betty’s backing.
Eighth grade graduates Teresa Blatchley Ethel Kendall Willard Welsh Jessie Duff Carl Gross Maude Wing Helen Irma Suderman Laura McKown held in the high school assembly. Board of education named Newton teachers at $50 a month. May rainfall total 12.10 inches. Midland Bank interior decoration finished. Jean Coleman named Bethel Clinic manager. Local growth notes 3,185 new residents and 910 new homes since end of war. Various national political and military notes included. Copyright 1975 United Feature Syndicate, Inc.
The Kansan argues against reserving camps for unskilled Vietnamese refugees. It cites unfilled jobs, potential training in American schools, and language learning as solutions. The piece suggests refugees could teach fellow newcomers and integrate through vocational education rather than confinement.
The piece contrasts pre and post 1948 visions of the future with Orwell's 1984 cited as a threshold. It notes widespread pessimism among writers while Herman Kahn of the Hudson Institute argues for a rising global wealth and a growing pie, suggesting optimism could shape tomorrow.
On this date World War II evacuation begins at Dunkirk in 1940. The first Black Civil War regiment leaves Boston in 1863. Archduke Maximilian lands in Vera Cruz in 1864. Quintuplets born near Callender, Ontario in 1934. British PM Baldwin resigns in 1937.
Francis returns with a suspenseful horse racing tale featuring Jonah Dereham a former jockey who buys for a wealthy American woman. At Ascot an auctioned horse is hijacked and a second bid is thwarted leading to questions about motive and possible coercion involving Constantine Brevett and the client.
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