War's True Cost Beyond Dollars and Death
President Johnson seeks 13 billion dollars for Vietnam, adding to prior sums, to propose funding that could rebuild Vietnam and aid its citizens. The piece argues war costs exceed money, measuring human suffering and spiritual degradation, comparing historic wars and warning the real price lies in lost souls rather than figures.
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Mars
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War Outlook Darkens as Congress Opens Second Session
United Press International report by Lyle Wilson portrays a grim view of U S foreign policy under President Johnson. The piece argues the Great Society era failed to secure consensus or outcomes, noting worsening Southeast Asia tensions and a drift toward renewed war and economic strain while unemployment falls and production rises at home.
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United Press International
Washington, D.C
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Southeast Asia
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al Smith
United States
Lyndon Johnson
Let Us Not Question Our Brand Of Success
John Hodell argues that consumerism governs American life, promoting constant motion, distraction, and excess. He questions patriotism, war, and national virtue, warning against blind pursuit of consumption while inequality and waste thrive, and notes elected leaders rarely serve openly. The piece ends with a call to challenge accepted ideals.
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Prayer For Today by James Ross McCain
A devotional blessing expresses gratitude for God’s creation and asks for divine guidance. The speaker, James Ross McCain of Decatur Georgia, president emeritus of Agnes Scott College, seeks to dedicate tithes talents and lives to God through Jesus name.
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James Ross McCain
Decatur, Ga
Agnes Scott College
Television deal signals NFL's rising popularity and CBS watch rights
The NFL CBS two year pact pays 37.6 million through 1967 up from 28.2 million. It expands to 15 clubs next year with Atlanta joining 1966 and a 16th in 1967. CBS gains three prime time games, eight double headers, and a relaxed blackout, while clubs benefit yet complicate family dinner planning.
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Wall Street Journal
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American Football League
Smith Expects Smooth WV Legislature Despite 46-Item Call
Gov. Hulett C. Smith says West Virginia lawmakers will not be bogged down by controversy as they begin a 30 day budget session. Major issues include a statewide birth control proposal, stronger anti gambling laws, and a drunk driving measure. Details cover department leadership, mental health funding, and per diem costs at state institutions.
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Fanny Seiler
Charleston
UPI
Hulett C. Smith
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Clarksburg
del. J. E
Ned) Watson
Fairmont
Mental Health Department
Mildred) Bateman
Bateman
Dallas
West Virginia University Medical School
Weston State Hospital
African revolts expose instability in new nations
Three coups between December 22 and this week topple governments in Dahomey the Central African Republic and Upper Volta signaling persistent upheaval in recent African independence and a setback for Red China's influence as Gen Christophe's military rule weakens further.
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Phil Newsom
UPI
Red China
Dahomey
Central African Republic
Upper Voltanes
Hb Eee
Christophe
Kenya
Niger
Malawi
Burundi
School fundraiser and regional politics mix in 1916 Raleigh file
A Raleigh Register item recalls a 1916 school fundraising event with a box supper guess cake and fishing contest at East Gulf Works. It also notes a Christmas visit by J C Buck and ongoing Moose Lodge work, amid broader coverage of Red China’s global influence and African reactions including Burundi Congo and Tanzania developments.
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Raleigh Register
East Gulf
Peagren
Otwai Miller
East Gulf Company
Fred L. Lilly
Johnson aims to shift Viet War stalemate to diplomacy
Washington reports President Johnson believes a military stalemate in South Vietnam will endure and desires a shift to political diplomacy at the earliest moment. He worries a broader war would escalate casualties and insists Saigon should not fall to the Reds, while remaining skeptical of the peace offensive’s reception and its aim to mobilize world opinion against Hanoi and Peking.
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Nea
Johnson
United States
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South Viet Nam
U. S
Saigon
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Hanoi
Peking
Viet Nam
Lyndon Johnson
Retirement plan talk for Raleigh County teachers held at luncheon
A Raleigh County teachers retirement income plan discussed at a luncheon of county elementary principals led by J B Deck of Sophia. Rev Demetrius Cassius, Greek Orthodox priest, spoke in Roanoke and campaign work for Greek war relief was noted. Ground broken for Beckley telephone building near Woodlawn and Beckley Place as Hitler’s speech to munitions workers sparked renewed defiance. Mrs George W Bright, Red Cross executive, reported donations within $500 of 1939 totals.
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Sophia
Demetrius Cassius
Roanoke
Beckley Telephone
Woodlawn Avenue
Beckley Place
George W. Bright
Red Cross
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