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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1966
Page
10
City leaders hail approval of the final agreement to build the Pacific Coast Freeway in Long Beach. The decision, though controversial, aims at the greater good amid ongoing debates on shortline development, civic projects, and major city improvements including streets, the airport, library, stadium, and mass transit.
Kaiser Wilhelm jokes about a six million man army during a Swiss visit. The piece notes U S forces in Vietnam firing over a billion rounds annually against roughly 230,000 enemy soldiers, equating casualties to a costly imbalance. It reflects on morale and the futility of heavy weaponry against the Viet Cong.
The letter discusses a boastful claim of sending U S wheat to India amid famine and a tale of shiploads diverted to Russia. It also argues for stronger service support, praising the Armed Services YMCA in Long Beach and urging USO expansion for servicemen.
Walter Lord seeks Battle of Midway participants for his book. He requests letters at 25 BE 28th Street New York NY 10016 and provides his New York address 25 E 38th St. He urges veterans readers to assist with firsthand accounts.
The Washington Star reports a push by President Johnson for a four year term for representatives starting Jan 3, 1973, sparking deep analysis of constitutional, census, and parliamentary consequences. Critics warn of complex logistics and uncertain approvals while experts note past attempts and the likelihood of opposition in both houses.
A collection of aphorisms on judgment and measured action. Includes lines about weighing judgment, offering light and heat, and warning against indulgent passions. Attributed quotes reference Woodbay Wilson and Alphonse de Lamartine, framing thoughtful restraint.
Reed Press International reports Kerala, the literate and densely populated Indian state, as a troubled region with a Communist government. The piece notes its high literacy, small size, and unique political choice, alongside its rice production woes and timing around late January.
The article notes Kerala’s 1957 to 1959 Communist rule and riots sparked by a rice shortage, with mass arrests and police crackdowns. It calls out Prime Minister Nehru’s horror at murders, central government rule, and E M S Namboodiripad’s role while profiling broader Indian famine pressures and wheat imports.
A proposed US strategy uses Asian powers to contain China without direct American military presence. Proponents, led by Joseph C. Harsch, cite Soviet and regional dynamics, advocating cooperation with India and Japan and a phased Viet Nam withdrawal to reduce global risk.
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