Thought For Today on Containing Influence
The quotation argues that the United States cannot curb Chinese influence in Asia by arming South Vietnam and Thailand any more than China could limit American influence in the Western Hemisphere by arming Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Morgenthau, a historian and government consultant, is cited.
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United States
Asia
Viet Nam
Thailand
China
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Hans J. Morgenthau
Four RAND forecasts that threaten human individuality
The Christian Science Monitor warns from a RAND Corporation report that by 1975 biological agents could destroy will, by 1983 drugs alter personality, by 2020 brain computer links expand intellect, and by 2050 time travel could exist. The piece argues such breakthroughs risk tampering with humanity and urges caution to protect individuality.
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Orwell
Rand Corporation
By The Way Whos Driving United Press International
The piece notes the shift in media attack from Barry Goldwater to President Johnson and Humphrey, contrasting pundit criticism of Goldwater as aggressive on Vietnam with the ensuing American involvement in Asia. It hints at unexpected war leadership soon after their rise.
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United Press International
Johnson
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Viet Nam
Lyndon B. Johnson
Hubert H. Humphrey
Humphrey
United States
Lyle Wilson Says U S Is In A War And Doesn’t Know It
The piece argues LBJ and Humphrey portrayed themselves as defenses against Goldwater and disaster while critics accuse the administration of escalating Vietnam. It notes surprising conservative support for policy, calls for a clearer settlement, and warns the public tense politics mix with wartime actions as the nation becomes involved without full awareness.
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U.S
LBJ
Viet Nam
Goldwater
Southeast Asia
Washington
Lyndon Johnson
Hubert Humphrey
Johnson
United States
You Your Child And School Some Tips For College Bound Grads
High school graduates heading to college should use summer to prepare for greater student responsibility. Colleges expect self-motivated learning and offer orientation, counseling, and advisor help. Visit campus, meet advisers, arrange housing, and preselect books and materials to ease the transition and prevent problems.
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David Nydice
UPI
British Court Regulations Not Easily Exported
John Hodell reviews how British pre trial publicity and courtroom rules differ from the American system. British practice limits references to charges and forbids linking crimes to individuals, with prosecutors often not elected and judges appointed. The piece notes potential benefits in divorce reporting and reflects on a tame rabbit incident in the same column.
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Britain
John Doe
Doe
Bar
Director of Public Prosecutions
Queen's
King’s
Crown
United States
American Bar Association
White House arts festival tests tense US cultural clash
Washington’s White House festival of the arts, backed by First Lady and press secretary, draws praise for demonstrating American achievements while provoking debate over Vietnam and the Dominican Republic. Poet Robert Lowell’s protest is noted, yet attendance signals nuance rather than endorsement or rejection of Maoist rhetoric or US policy. The event shows American letters can separate artistic freedom from government policy and recognize dangers in totalitarian regimes.
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Washington
Eric Goldman
Elizabeth Carpenter
Red China
Cuba
Peing
South Viet Nam
Southeast Asia
Lowell
Peking
White House
U. S
Mao
German film star Christiane Schmidtmer shines in Ship of Fools
Hollywood interview with German actress Christiane Schmidtmer details her rise from German stage to film. She defends her acting credentials, explains family opposition, and discusses current project Boeing Boeing with Jerry Lewis and Tony Curtis. She plans a Munich apartment plus a California home and notes Hollywood gossip.
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Hollywood
NEA
Christiane Schmidtmer
Marlene Dietrich
Miss Dietrich
Miss Schmidtmer
Christiane
Jose Ferrer
Jenny
Munich
Manneheim
Boeing Boeing
Jerry Lewis
Tony Curtis
California
San Francisco
San Diego
Santa Barbara
De Gaulle Finishes Visit To France's 90 Provinces
PHIL NEWSOM reports that Charles de Gaulle completed his pledge to visit all 90 French provinces by touring the Ile de France near Paris. The piece notes stark security, with an estimated 4,000 guards and a mile-long procession, amid remembered plots and past battles over Algeria.
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Phil Newsom
UPI
Charles de Gaulle
Ile de France
Paris
Brussels
Waterloo
de Gaulle
Fontainbleau
Napoleon
Mussolini Declares War in Bold Palazzo Venezia Broadcast
1940 Raleigh Register notes Rome Italy declaring war against France and England with Mussolini’s bombastic balcony speech to cheering fascists. Hulett C. Smith and Joseph Rahall buy J D Lilly Men’s store on Main Street to reopen as Carlsons in mid July.
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Raleigh Register
Rome
Italy
Germany
Mussolini
Palazzo Venezia
France
England
Hulett C. Smith
Joseph Rahall
J.D. Lilly Men’s
Main Street
Carlsons
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Mack
Naleigh
Neaister
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Prince St
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W. Va
Hinton
John Hodel
National
Ward-Griffith Company, Inc
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Atlanta
Boston
Charlotte
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Greenville
Pittsburgh
West Virginia
UPI Reporter
Roger Tatarian
Press Association
Susan Torrico
Pedro Torricos
Mankin Avenue
Susan
Peter
Steven
Riley
Betty Brubeck
Mrs. Brubeck
Potomac
By Robert G. Spivack
Dominican Republic
Howard Taubman
New York Times
John F. Kennedy
Robert Lowell
Taubman
Dwight MacDonald
Dick Kleiner
London
Georges Clemenceau
Gemenceau
Clemenceau
Algiers
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