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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1965
Page
8
Secretary of State Dean Rusk sharply rebukes critics of U S policy in Vietnam calling them gullible and focused on an empty “image” while praising those who defend a principle. He condemns beatniks and liberal rhetoric as corroding learning and national resolve.
The article criticizes USIA efforts to distribute the Kennedy era documentary Years of Lightning Days of Drums in the United States. It argues the agency is a propaganda arm accountable to the president and domestic release risks turning public broadcasting into administration praise and political expediency.
The editorial argues the Supreme Court tax ruling prompts renewed talk of split citizenship. It suggests Indians be allowed to vote for federal and tribal offices but not state or county governments, noting current voting rights and potential unfairness.
A commentator notes how famous names become brands for goods from Chateaubriand steak to Ben Wade cigars and Tom Moore cigarettes. He cites examples of immortality through commerce and imagines future names like Powell stogies and Frost galoshes, reflecting on archaism and vanity.
Senate Appropriations Committee findings show U S aid to Egypt totaling about 890.5 million since 1953 is largely unknown to Egyptians. Nasser publicizes Soviet aid while suppressing U S food shipments and economic assistance. A rider may mandate publicity or end aid affecting a 500 million food request.
The February 15 announcement from the Department of Agriculture outlined a Food-For-Peace agreement with Kenya, pledging 3.7 million dollars worth of corn shipments. On the same day a mob marched on the U S embassy in Nairobi carrying banners aimed at Americans.
Arizona legislators weigh a bonding authority to finance state and university construction, including a proposed 20 story capitol area high rise. Critics question total costs and debt limits while proponents note possible quicker building with long term interest.
A Phoenix item reports burros as the culprits behind missing shade trees at the East End school house, noting one animal with a palm tree in its mouth and several trees scattered in the grass. Tempe-Mesa boys win a Patton's Park ball game, inspiring local resolve to improve. The piece also discusses the railroad bill’s fate in Washington and a Maricopa County petition to support it.
John Chamberlain reports President Johnson faces stiff House resistance to repealing Section 14b of the Taft-Hartley Act. With 20 of 23 Texas lawmakers opposed, Johnson may need heavy arm twisting to win 218 votes, while public polls favor keeping 14b. Griffin amendments threaten union finances and racial rules, risking broad political backlash.
Paul Harvey argues Medicare may pass but will not fix all health costs. He warns against overreliance on government care, notes inflation erodes value of dollars and government insurance, and predicts possible future curtailment of federal programs. He urges individuals to secure private protection.
A columnist quotes Senator Soaper urging readers to balance joy of spring with kindness to insects. He notes an elderly acquaintance blames tech, automation, and television for retirement and current discomfort.
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