Conscience Cowardice and America in Boston and New York
The piece notes six conscientious objectors in Boston burning draft cards while mobs attack them, and 31 people in New York arrested on bribery and falsifying draft records. It argues such acts reflect anarchy beneath Viet Nam War controversy, defends Selective Service, and condemns both mob violence and bribery as cowardly under a representative government.
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Boston
New York
Federal Bureau of Investigation
America
Nations
The
United States
Congress
Viet Nam
Mc-Namara
Letters and notices address pay TV and public service
A mixed-page letter set includes debate on pay TV Proposition 15, views on selective service, church and school prayer, Viet Nam war critique, poverty and education, theater criticism, and council salary raise proposals. Individuals named include Roger Fassett, Mrs Joan Maltas, J Linden Aqat, Robert G Campbell, John Stephen Schrader, and Dan R Dinolds en.
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M. Loftus
Robert Brackenbury
California
Watts Friction Fears Sparked by Black Nationalism
In Watts a quiet anger hides beneath fragile calm as black nationalists gain influence. Westminster Association warns riot shocks damaged trust with leaders and risks a fresh explosion unless federal aid and real poverty relief arrive. Neighbors fear token actions mask deeper disenfranchisement and paternalism.
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Watts
Malcolm X
Westminster Neighborhood Association
Westminster
Archie Hardwick
Leutenants
Thhey
Hardwick
George Jones
City Hall
Dem Convention Sold To Highest Bidder On TV
Wayne Phillips of the Democratic National Committee proposes selling 1968 convention coverage to the network offering the highest bid. He argues this could fund party activities though critics warn it risks turning conventions into entertainment and eroding democratic process.
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Wayne Phillips
Democratic National Committee
Phillips
John J. Williams
R-Del
Senate
Williams
Bobby Baker
Willis
William
Ing
CBS
Yankees
Sam Rayburn
Private Drab Troubled by War Cost
In a terse exchange, Captain Buck Are asks Private Drab to spray a clump of bushes as darkness prompts a patrol. Drab, 78-18-4454, nervously fires a long burst while questioning the military purpose, yet admits the mounting costs and sums.
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Mr. Phillips
Capt
Buck Are
Pyl
Oliver Drab
The Viet Cong cost and patriotism in wartime satire
A humorous wartime exchange shows Captain Ace and private Drab debating the cost of killing Viet Cong and saving civilians. Drab suggests absurdly expensive tax write offs and $325,000 prices, while others joke about lighting money or arms to convert enemies, underscoring cynical views of sacrifice and capitalism amid combat.
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Drab
Captain Ace
Priavie Drab
Private Drab
Private Crab
Corporal Partz
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Harvard
Open Forum
el Dorado Drive
Roger Fassett
SATS
Lewis Ave
Joan Maltas
Osgoodie
J. McLinden
Aqat Keever Ave
Los Angeles
Robert G. Campbell Wish
Lands Reviewer
Samuel Boyea
Michael Sheridan Nolan
Madame D'Arblay
Boyea
John Stephen Schrader Sr
Anhony Boys’ High Senant
Long Beach
Dan R. Dinoldsen
Charles Sutton Stall
Cai
Khie
Palt
Tardwick
Washington Star
Frank
Arthur Hoppe
Olive
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