Front Row Seatings for California Parties in Turmoil
Former state senator Thomas M. Rees mocks the California Democratic scene as factions collide before the 1968 presidential nominating convention. The California Democratic Council plans a September convention for a peace platform, while former Gov. Brown warns of resignation. Republicans meet in Long Beach but show less disunity, still, the political split dominates the season.
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Thomas M. Rees
California
George Wallace
Rees
Washington
California Democratic Council
Vgeemns
Johnson
CDC High Command
Edmund G. Brown
California Republican Assembly
United Republicans of California
Long Beach
United States
CDC
A New Age of Technical Education
A project plan titled Project Plan or Program for Learning in Accordance with Needs links 12 school districts across five states to create a computer based system. From Palo Alto a computer will store data on Eschi students in grades 1 5 and 9 and later suggest teaching units while processing results, with continuous testing and evaluation.
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Palo Alto
Eschi
Open Forum Editor Denounces Kuchel Treason Charge
The piece notes Senator Kuchel and 21 Republicans were branded traitors by the U R C over the Soviet Consulate Treaty vote 22 to 14. It argues minority party positions reflect democracy and warns against aggressive actions toward China and Vietnam to avoid internal splits and dangerous escalation.
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Kuchel
U.R.C
Tongremman
Bebo
World Federalists Call for a World Police Force
The United World Federalists argue that the Vietnam era shows a lawless world and lack of enforceable world law. They criticize the World Court and the UN for lacking power and deterrence and urge creation of a permanent global police force.
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United World Federalists
Vietnam
World Court
United Nations
United Nations Reform Debate in World Peace Quest
The article weighs strengthening the United Nations and World Court through reforms like abolishing the veto and enforcing disarmament. It contrasts Federalist hopes for a world law system with realities from Korea Suez and Vietnam, noting U N reforms may offer hope but need real power to act. It argues the UN is better than nothing yet requires stronger mechanisms to act as a genuine world police.
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World Court
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U.N
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Brussels
Russia
Red China
Nasser
Fidel Castro
Ho Chi Minh
Ani
Korea
Suez
Kashmir
Congo
U Thant
Vietnam
United World Federatists
United States and allies face growing Vietnam war pressure
The article analyzes troop levels across Vietnam and nearby regions, noting U.S. forces total about 514000 with more abroad. It cites North Vietnamese strength around 521000, Viet Cong 234000, and South Vietnamese forces about 350000 plus paramilitaries. It outlines Westmoreland's request for more American troops and describes enemy moves near the DMZ, aiming to pin down larger U.S. and South Vietnamese forces while Viet Cong operations continue elsewhere. The analysis links these dynamics to pacification challenges and Ho Chi Minh's possible strategic responses.
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United States
Vietnam
Thailand
Asia
Japan
South Korea
Okinawa
Philippines
Taiwan
Guam
Seventh Fleet
Joint Chiefs
U.S
Dmz
Westmoreland
Nouth
Frangi
Ho Chi Minh
Saigon
Integration of U S Officers in South Vietnam War Effort
James Reston analyzes proposals to deepen American control by integrating U S officers with South Vietnamese units. He notes demonstrated gains in night operations, political risks in Saigon, and potential effects on Johnson’s presidency as the military and political sides clash over widespread Americanization.
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U.S
Korea
Saigon
Asia
Washington
Johnson
States Rights Battle Cited Against School Equality Push
The piece argues that states cannot override federal law or the Constitution. It cites Michigan Governor Romney denouncing Southern governors seeking delay in educational equality. It quotes Article VI and stresses that all judges and public officers are bound by the Constitution and oaths, with no religious tests allowed for office.
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Michigan
George Romney
United States
States Rights Sovereignty Tied To National Union History
Ralph McGill argues that no U S state is sovereign, tracing the nation from 1789 constitutional supremacy through the failed Articles of Confederation. He notes delays in ratification, mutual quarrels among states, tariff barriers, river border hostilities, and talks of Britain, all showing state sovereignty undermined by a stronger union.
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Eitch
United States
Rutherford B. Hayes
Continental Congress
Maryland
Confederation
Georges Washington
New Jersey
Great Britain
Italy Becomes Modern Industrial State
Rome reports Italy has transformed into a modern industrial state over the past decade. The economy shifts from agriculture to industry with half the workforce now outside farming. Expressways, plants, housing rise. urban life and social activity expand as Rome’s slums recede.
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Italy
Italy shifts from bikes to cars amid traffic rise
Italy becomes a nation of cars with growing traffic and parking problems while public transport improves versus the United States. The train system gains confidence as the public senses a brighter future and rising prosperity, replacing older rivalries with a new national spirit.
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Aro
Italy
United States
Bettie Mameers
Franch Teem
Garum
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