We'll Dig a New Sea Level Canal in Central America
The piece argues for a U S built sea level canal at Panama’s tip, citing security and commerce needs. It favors four survey sites, considers underground nuclear blasting, and urges strong U S control and funding. Hearst Newspapers champion the idea as a Christmas present for Americans.
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Central America
Colombia
Prema Johnson
Panama Canal
United States
Hearst
William Randolph Hearst
Two Estates Highlight Freeman Will Bequests
Clarence Freeman’s will disperses over 1500000 among 16 local health religious and charitable groups in Bexar County. The largest legacies of 180000 each go to the San Antonio Heart Association the Jewish Home for the Aged and Temple Beth II. Emilie Bihl’s estate contributes 180000 from a 160 acre Helotes ranch to the Bexar County Hospital District for child care at Robert B Green Hospital. The district will net at least 180000 from the sale.
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Bexar County
Clarence S. Freeman
Harold
Joe Freeman
Freeman
San Antonio Heart Assu
Robert B. Green
Bibl
Salvation Arm
Anda
Heerand Seale
New Jersey Adopts Hospital Or Jail Choice For Addicts
New Jersey passes a narcotics reform offering addicts a free choice between treatment in a hospital or confinement in jail, aligning with a trend toward treating addiction as a sickness rather than crime. The New York model last year had more restrictions, but New Jersey removes those barriers, encouraging broader adoption by other states.
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New Jersey
State of
New York
Johnson Faces Steel Labor Battle Over Seniority and Contracts
A Washington analysis outlines the looming steel labor crisis under President Johnson. It notes tentative clashes between the United Steelworkers Union and industry leaders over management prerogatives, seniority rules, and job access. The piece warns of possible long strikes and the high costs of any such settlement.
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Ashington
U.S
Townson
Wilson
Britain
Johnson
United Steelworkers Union
Dave McDonald
J. W. Abel
McDorcatd
Paris
Mergement
Readers Respond On Arms Law And Medical Control
Letters criticize Arms Check editorial arguing for stricter gun laws and lament the erosion of rights. They question drug regulation, medical care bills, and the pace of helicopter technology while urging safety over deregulated markets.
Freedom for All The People of World at Home
A reader argues for more domestic liberty while supporting global freedom from dictatorship and fear. The letter critiques police program proposals in Lincoln Nebraska and urges serious study of permissive reforms with cautious law enforcement oversight.
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United States
Bor
Lincoln
Neb
Wealth Walk and Ostomy Awareness Drive Highlight Health Support
A broad audience supports the United Ostomy Association educating on ostomies as life-saving openings. Medical leaders like Os tomy Surgery founder Albert B Lynns stress psychological care for patients. Diabetes awareness campaigns emphasize lifelong detection and management through diet, insulin, and meds, with guidance from doctors.
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United Ostomy Association
Albert
Lynns
Mount Sinai Hospital
New York City
Dev, Lyons
American Diabetes Association
Afro-Asian Bloc Criticizes U S Mining in Southwest Africa
The piece reports a Soviet drafted subcommittee report accusing American Metal Climax, Newmont Mining, Samely Corp, Etosha Petroleum, Artuel Exploration, and Marine Diamond of supporting apartheid in Southwest Africa. It argues these firms labor practices harm African workers and shield South Africa’s regime, while noting U.S. policy shifts under President Johnson could influence foreign policy toward Africa and apartheid.
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John Chamberlain
U.N
Lyndon Johnson
United States
Special Committee
Africa
Committee On
Republic of South Africa
Southwest Africa
Soviet Union
Angola
Americom
American Metal Clinix Co
Newiount Mining Corp
Anglo-American Corp
Oppenheimer
South Africa
Mus D.s.avied American Metal Climax Ca
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