De Gaulle Speaks for France Past and Present
Charles de Gaulle asserts France should be independent from NATO and U.S. bases, dreaming of a self reliant past greatness. He contrasts France pride with history of unity with allies, while Americans question why France seeks autonomy. The piece ponders what modern France answers to the world.
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Charles BE Gaulle
NATO
Germany
France
Dien Bien Phu
Algeria
de Gaulle
Law Protects Box Offices
Law protect pay television case sparks anger as California Supreme Court overruling the amendment suppressing pay TV is argued to clash with freedom of speech and free enterprise. The piece contends theaters risk nationwide shift away from cinema if customers reject pay TV and fail to offer compelling entertainment.
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Supreme Court of California
Open Forum on Agnosticism and Human Reasoning
The letter critiques agnosticism for not testing ideas via human reasoning, arguing reasoning is relative and limited. It contrasts baby instinct with adult logic and notes local club meeting details, education editor critique, and a personal anecdote from Buena Park.
Smear Brushes Editor Criticizes Patriotic Letters
A reader letter at 226 Corona Ave condemns smear writers who question loyalty of prominent groups. The editor accuses such writers of wrapping themselves in the flag and defiling it, urging stronger restraint in patriotic discourse.
Patients Praise Care at VA Hospital Ward
We the women patients of Ward Hel of the Veterans Administration Hospital Long Beach state we are receiving excellent cure treatment and consideration. Names listed include Kathleen R Roberts Xanth ea Papadakis Rera Freeze Hannah Van Reusen Virginia H Dawdy Patricia R Hermansoz.
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Veterans Administration Hospital
Long Beach
Kathleen R. Roberts Xanthea Papadakis Rera L. Freeze Hannah M. van Reusen
Virginia H. Dawdy
Patricia R, Hermansoz
Our Viet Nam Pilots Are New Breed
A Viet Nam air war profile describes modern fighter pilots as a mature, experienced group. Maj. Bernard Fisher’s daring rescue near a Communist landing strip highlights their calm skill and battlefield poise. Experience and professional growth define today’s tiger-witness pilots.
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Viet Nam
Maj
Bernard Fisher
Fisher
Reporter's Notebook on Pilots From WW II to Viet Nam Age
The piece contrasts early World War II pilots with today’s seasoned professionals. It notes WW II crews were recalled for Korea due to experience gaps, while modern fighters receive extensive training. It highlights a professional, weaponized mindset and diverse arsenal from bombs to missiles and cannon fire.
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38Th Parallel
Te Air Force
Air Force Reserve
Korea
Viet Nam
Europe
Yalu River
Air Force
Council of War Notes From a Training Mission
In a tense scene Captain Buck Ace orders a search and destroy mission while Pvt Oliver Drab asks why. The briefing centers on risk and duty as soldiers prepare for action.
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Pvt
Drab
Capt
Ace
Council of War
Buck Ace
Oliver Drab
Saving the People From Communism In A Warfarish Dilemma
An exchange between Captain Ace and Private Drab exposes a soldier’s unease about fighting in Vietnam era politics. Drab questions who counts as saved when all locals appear alike. The corporal quips that indifference to free enterprise worries him more than the enemy.
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Drab
Waikiki
Crab
Ace
Thal
Corporal Partz
Bombastic Criticism Loses Points in Debate
Editorial commentary argues against reckless criticism of government policy. It cites Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon as a rare exception, praising his willingness to challenge U.S. Southeast Asia involvement while noting his criticisms can undermine discourse.
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Viet Nam
Sen
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Southeast Asia
Fulbright and Lippmann Press Viet Nam Containment Debate
The piece contrasts Sen. Fulbright's even temper and thorough Senate hearings with sharp partisan journalism. It argues responsible writers rely on facts and analysis, while politicians and press alike show bias. It portrays Viet Nam as a costly power politics struggle aimed at containing China, amid mixed public clarity.
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Sen
J. W. Fulbright
Arkansas
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Viet Nam
Fulbright
Johnson
Sen. Fulbright
China
Defense
McNamara
Hubert Humphrey
Walter Lippmann
South
Dean Rusk
Soviet Union
Japan
Pakistan
India
Asia
Lippmann
United States
Russia
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Robert Wilcox
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Corona Ave
Stafford W. Myers
Arthur Hoppe
Gugr
John S. Knight
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