Military pay debate misses longer term aims
The piece argues Congress should shift from short term pay boosts to studying the military standard of living. It urges addressing medical care housing exchanges and other benefits to attract volunteers, retain servicemembers, and reduce reliance on the draft. It notes service life includes frequent moves separations and risk but offers job security and early retirement compared with civilians.
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Pentagon
Congress
Johnson faces trouble staffing federal jobs with women
The piece criticizes President Johnson for difficulty finding qualified women for federal careers and questions equal pay and status. It suggests consulting Lady Bird Johnson about career vs housewife roles, implying limited appeal of government service to women.
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Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Lady Bird
Secretary of Agriculture
Impartial To America VOA policy sparks debate
The piece argues USIA and Voice of America should promote U S foreign policy even if biased and quotes Fay Kohler and Carl Rowan. It notes reactions about impartiality and praises VOA’s alignment with government aims. The Bronx Zoo gorillas watch TV during bad weather, with Mambo acting out during commercials.
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Voice of America
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Fay Kohler
U.S
Soviet Union
Washington
Kohler
VOA
Dominican Republic
Viet Nam
Voice
Asia
Carl Rowan
United States
New York City
Bronx
Mambo
Writers Protest White House Arts Festival Invitation
A column notes Robert Lowell's rejection of a White House arts festival invitation and reports that 20 writers and artists who were not invited sent a telegram praising Lowell. The message criticizes U S foreign policy as belligerent, urging restraint in Santo Domingo and Saigon while supporting Johnson's anti Communist stance. It questions why writers only speak up when force is used and recalls past U S interventions in Congo.
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Robert Lowell
Johnson
White House
Lowell
Viet Nam
Caribbean
Santo Domingo
Saigon
United States
Reds See Our Books As Typical Americans
Barry Goldwater argues that U S policy in Vietnam is misread by left wing critics and teach-ins. He cites quotes from Dang Quang-minh in Moscow predicting U S withdrawal and urges responsible academics to push back against radicalism to avoid dangerous miscalculations. He condemns Berkeley Lyndh civil disobedience calls and warns of a black eye for universities.
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U.S
Southeast Asia
Viet Nam
University of California
Berkeley
Yale
Staughton Lyndh
Johnson
Retire to Fish or Pension Off the Fish
Senator Soaper muses on retirement age for men and a playful idea of pensioning fish. The piece weaves satire about naming yachts and public concerns, noting social tensions and misaligned attention in modern life.
Dillemma for Schools As Budget Deadlines Loom
In a lengthy special legislative session, state law compels school boards to submit tentative budgets by July 3 and final versions a week later. With uncertain state aid and looming deadlines, boards must act despite a lack of clear guidance, effectively working in the dark.
Wyoming post office post master chance amid office misdeeds
A fragmentary report notes a Wyoming post office seeking a new post master after the original official was driven out of the country for horse stealing and a deputy’s poker incident. The text then shifts to a variety of notices and legislative budget discussions affecting school funding.
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Wyoming
A Lesson In Mount Rainier National Park Caution
A ranger warns visitors in Mount Rainier National Park Washington against feeding wildlife. Deer grow accustomed to handouts, bears expect free food and may become aggressive, and chipmunks and squirrels gather where handouts occur. The piece frames a broader lesson for people and governments.
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Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Fun as damage at rocky point resort a column
Campbell recalls a Mexican resort weekend turned chaotic as college crowds drank heavily damaged property and disturbed locals. He contrasts past wild times with today’s drinking driven “fun” and warns of harm to families and communities.
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Rocky Point
Gulf of California
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