Postelection bets on when politicians retreat from promises
Observers note a game among political watchers to time when leaders begin softening campaign vows without repudiation. Nixon signals quick promises while Dirksen urges caution on tax credits, foreshadowing early reassessment before inauguration. In Indiana Arch Moore’s promised teacher pay raise faces scrutiny over tax effects as public awaits a "Moment of Truth."
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Vietnam War Conflicts Persist as Vietnam Halt Rises
In the wartime reflection by Dor Oakley, the halt in bombing is hailed as hopeful but not peace. Ground fighting endures in South Vietnam while losses continue. The piece warns the outcome hinges on North Vietnamese restraint and Paris negotiations, with a looming transition to a new U.S. administration and potential renewed hostilities.
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Hubert Humphrey
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Ho Eyes Cambodia Laos Routes Into South Vietnam War
Reported shift in Ho Chi Minh strategy calls for expanded operations through Cambodia and Laos. The piece notes infiltration of cadres into northwest Cambodia, border clashes, and refugee movements aiding Hanoi. It warns of political and economic subversion with neighboring powers pressured to back Ho.
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Generation gap center of papal encyclical debate
Reaction to Humanae Vitae splits U S Catholic community across age groups and jurisdictions. In Washington Archdiocese Cardinal O'Boyle suspended clergy critics while others applaud or doubt the encyclical. Studies show younger priests more favorable to contraception than older clergy, fueling tensions within Catholic life and authority.
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Los Angeles
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Change In Spain Comes Mainly With Much Pain
Hundreds of Spanish police backed by water cannons occupy the University of Madrid campus to prevent violence. Basque nationalists press for an independent state while reform movements grow among young priests and workers seeking freedom to organize and strike. The regime of General Franco pursues a cautious transition as Spain liberalizes and faces inflation, layoffs, and U.S. investment curbs amid austerity measures.
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FAA Accused Of Discriminating Against Small Planes
New York UPI report says the National Business Aircraft Association plans to sue the FAA over landing restrictions at major airports like Kennedy LaGuardia Newark and O Hare The NBAA argues the FAA failure to relieve congestion harms small private planes and private airport access while editors note airlines push for exclusive airport use potential impact on tax supported facilities middle ground between big jets and small aviators remains unresolved.
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Bug Dust Lets Pull Ourselves About The Election
A satirical column by Johar Richmond examines election polling, campaign tactics, and spoofed candidate dolls. It questions poll accuracy, notes humorous attack lines, and contrasts lighthearted humor with serious debates on Nixon Humphrey and Vietnam issues.
Prayer For Today Prayer for Today
A prayer by Raymond E Balcomb of Portland Ore asks Almighty God to help the bereaved cope with accidents and violence. It calls for courage, forgiveness, and working to leave the world better than found, in Christ's spirit.
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Power Shift Frames Vatican Era as Church Faces Crisis
The article discusses a rapid power shift within the church, highlighting Vatican II challenges, clerical defiance in Rome and San Antonio, and concerns over aging leadership. It notes bishops and priests resisting reforms while lay leaders seek guidance amid broader Latin American and Protestant-Catholic dialogues.
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Los Angeles
Patrick Cardinal O'Boyle
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Robert BR. Lucey
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Beckley Electric official resigns to join Newport News shipyards
A.C. Harvey, superintendent of the Beckley Electric Light and Power Company plant, has resigned and will move with his family to Newport News Virginia to enter government shipyard work. He plans to sell Beckley property once a house is secured. Miss Anna Fhipps returned to work at the coal company's store in Landisburg after visiting her relatives, the Fhipps at Mt Tabor.
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Beckley Electric Light & Power Company
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Bockley
Bio
Anna Fhipps
Landisburg
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