Sukarno's career ends as Indonesia seeks new era after coup
The article traces Sukarno's rise from Java native to revolutionary leader who proclaimed independence in 1945 and led until a 1965 coup erased his power. It notes mass deaths, internal strife, and his faded influence as successors inherit a legacy of distrust and division, signaling a shift to a quieter, more stable path.
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Technology Operating in Reverse
A 1940s-era critique notes rail passenger service is shrinking while air travel and bus traffic rise. California Public Utilities Commission questions Southern Pacific plans to withdraw from intercity passenger service, urging effort to preserve routes despite losses. The piece argues progress may be reversing as railways retreat? to shrinking markets while aviation expands.
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Open Forum on Emissions Sparks Local Action Call
A reader urges Long Beach to curb power plant emissions in the Seal Beach area citing Chicago and Pittsburgh cleanup efforts. The letter argues tough regulation, notes media support for Reagan and Yarly, and questions qualifications while calling Downey to respond.
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Seal Beach
Chicago
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Sam Yarly
Are Kennedys Making Johnson an Underdog
Washington report questions if the Kennedy influence tag undermines Johnson and boosts his bid for top status. Max Ascoli of The Reporter decries Kennedy power as a national weapon shaping public opinion and press coverage of the Kennedy family after JFK’s assassination.
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Frederic Collins Frede ric Collins new president
A critical view on Lyndon Johnson’s presidency notes renewed opposition and calls for a new line of succession and legitimacy. It cites Ascoli’s stance on America and Johnson, contrasting with Kennedy excesses and the risk of overexposure to sustain political power.
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Economic policy sparks witchcraft metaphor in Washington
The piece likens Johnson and Congress to witches brewing a dangerous spell as they debate reviving the business investment tax credit. Johnson seeks the restored tax credit suspended last fall to curb inflation, while the House responds by approving about $500 million more for businessmen than the President requested.
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Economic tensions swirl as tax rises and spending cuts loom
The piece traces competing pressures from TOM WICKER and JOHNSON on taxes and surcharges, while the White House releases frozen funds and a Joint Economic Committee proposes a multi-billion dollar spending cut. It highlights lagging industrial production, rising inventories, and weak consumer spending, warning that both tax increases and spending reductions risk deepening a looming recession and larger peacetime deficits.
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Americans should stop self-flagellation over CIA links
In Africa readers compare our reaction to the CIA student subsidy tale with their calm response. The piece argues the United States should acknowledge faults, curb self-criticism, and support Peace Corps and similar programs without moral panic. It notes parallels with other nations and urges direct action.
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Elbie Jay Turns Over an Old Seat
Washington column follows Elbie Jay as he adopts a new gentle persona after elections. Birdie Bird notices the change while discussing public perception, Fulbright remarks, and a baby name reveal. Elbie becomes irate over the name Bobby, insisting on kindness and admitting past faults.
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