De Gaulle: A Century’s Greatest French Man
The piece weighs De Gaulle’s contradictions from noble leadership to nationalist boldness. It cites his two eras, wartime resilience, Free French resolve, and the 1958 return with expanded powers. It notes his withdrawal from Algeria, pursuit of an independent France, and eventual resignation amid 1968 unrest, leaving a lasting Franco-American legacy.
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91st Congress Resumes Lame Duck Session With Uncertain Pace
The 91st Congress opens a lame duck session amid little chance for major legislation. Eight appropriations bills must pass before July 1. A trade bill could signal protectionist trends while Social Security benefits may rise. SST approval is unlikely, SST debates persist, and overall activity lags as lawmakers seek a quick end before Christmas.
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Things That Make Life Worth Living Says Boyle
HAL Boyle lists paydays sunrises rainbows and small joys from childhood to parenting. He notes first loves, summer jobs, adventures and simple pleasures like ice cream and caviar, ending with a reflection that love and contentment redeem life.
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Cuba's New Left Draws Youth To Action And Faith
The Cuban revolution shapes U S young radicals seeking noncompetitive life and communal aims. Analysts say Fidel Castro and Che Guevara inspire a shift from old left theory to action oriented to collective work and moral purpose.
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First US president under water voyage in a captured U-boat
The quiz item recalls President Harry S Truman as the first to travel underwater in a modern submarine off Key West Florida aboard the captured German submarine U 2513 on November 21, 1946. It notes bee pollen carried in a pollen basket under the hind leg and cites October as the two-holiday month under 1971 law. Sirius is the brightest star visible excluding the sun.
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S. Viets Set to Hit Foe in Laos
Washington reports the war in Southeast Asia will shift to Laos with South Vietnamese ground raids to interdict Ho Chi Minh trails and destroy supply hubs. US aid will be covert and limited, focusing on keeping Hanoi off balance and cutting arms deliveries.
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New Paths Augur Well for Religion
A Yearbook of American Churches notes rising public doubt about religion’s influence in US life while church growth continues in construction spending. It cites four causes: youth disinterest, competing influences, crime and material distractions, and perceived misalignment with modern times.
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