Infamous Eight: Yost on Vietnam Era Mistakes
Editorial by former diplomat Charles Yost argues U S involvement in Indochina was disproportionate to national interests and damaging to Vietnamese and Laotian welfare. He lists eight misjudgments, including domino theory, SEATO, anti communist rigidity, and neglect of negotiation opportunities across Laos, Vietnam, and Saigon.
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Indochina
Charles Yost
Laos
United Nations
Yost
United States
China
South Vietnam
Cambodia
North Vietnam
NATO
Southeast Asia
Seato
U.S
Vietnam
U. S
Washington
ARVN
Saigon
C5A jet saga reflects costly Pentagon project failures
The C5A transport reveals spiraling costs from 3 billion to 5 billion, with GAO finding major wing defects and faulty systems. Senate critiques cite 15 planes with 127 defects each, while Congress provided a 200 million advance to Lockheed. Calls grow to reconsider the program.
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General Accounting Office
Air Force
William Proxmire
CIA
Congress
Lockheed
Stuttering concerns for a toddler over two years old
A parent writes that their two year old son has begun to stutter frequently. An expert notes that stuttering commonly begins between ages two and four and asks for guidance on what to do or avoid. The reply emphasizes typical onset timing and advises professional evaluation if persistent.
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Dr. Thosteson
R.T
Jessen Subip
D.H
Stuttering guidance and family dynamics in child development
The article offers practical advice for parents addressing a child’s early stuttering, urging calm response, avoiding criticism, and ensuring patient speech. It notes boys are more affected, suggests reviewing parenting styles, and points to speech correction resources if needed. It also includes reader letters and devotional reflections.
Nonviolence Debate Heightens Before May Day Protests
Washington AP reports on the eve of May Day as Peace Army members endure a final lecture in GWU courtyard. Demonstrators argue over tactics, with visible tension between nonviolent aims and potential violence if police reactions escalate. organizers insist tactics will not change despite doubts.
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God
Jesus
Christ
Peace Army
Army
West Potomac Park
George Washington University
Washington
Pocahontas
Bob Lamb
Mayday Collective
N.D
Michigan
Lamb
National Federation of Independent Business
NBC Exposes Harsh Realities in Juvenile Detention Centers
NBC aired a seven month investigation led by Martin Carr revealing abuse in Cook County Jail Elgin State Hospital Indiana Boys and Girls Schools and El Paso detention facilities. Narrated by Edwin Newman the program discusses beatings solitary confinement and lack of legal rights for youths. It also notes mixed reception from authorities and compares a six part British Dostoevsky adaptation on PBS Masterpiece Theatre with strong period drama elements.
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New York
NBC
Martin Carr
Cook County
Elgin State Mental Hospital
Chicago
Indiana
el Paso
Tex
Edwin Newman
Carr
Indiana Reform Schools
Public
Dostovesky
British Broadcasting Corporation
Masterpiece Theatre
Russia
Independent Businesses Speak Out On Taxes And Paperwork
New York AP reports that small and independent firms feel overlooked by policymakers and big business. NFIB surveys show tax reform, inflation, labor rules, welfare, and paperwork hit hardest. Critics warn high minimum wages hurt apprenticeships and that indepedent shops face costly crime and insurance burdens. About one million independent operators exist nationwide.
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America
NFIB
San Mateo
Calif
Federation
Dense TV Schedule Log Feeds Daytime Lineup
A detailed television grid lists daylong airings from 5:00 to 12:05 with numerous programs across networks. It includes Munsters and Petticoat Junction among comedies, daytime soaps like The Guiding event titles such as General Hospital and As The World Turns, and late night talk and movieairing entries featuring stars like Lucille Ball and Merv Griffin.
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General Hospital
Bay City
Somerset
Gomer Pyle
Mike Douglas
Dick van Dyke
Kansas
Belenal
Petticoat Junction
Ottawa Herald rates and postal notice details
Ottawa Herald publishes subscription pricing for trade area and out of state readers with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual options. Rates include sales tax and a 3 percent tax deduction for out of state subscribers, with Robert B. Wellington listed as editor and publisher.
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Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
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Ramper Room
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