Beard on isolationism and the shift after World War II
The article recalls Charles A Beard's critique of isolationism and tracks a shift in the postwar era. It notes how proponents of disengagement in 1939 40 echoed Beard while later supporting containment against the Soviets and Reds, and laments the abandonment of Washingtons warnings amid new technological realities. The piece argues that allies wavered and disengagement ideas resurfaced, risking a repeat of past failures.
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Ington
Charles A. Beard
Heywood Broun
Charlie
Beard
America
Rome
George Wash
Europe
George Washington
U.S
Pearl Harbor
Britain
Hiroshima
Washington
Anes
Dow
Dominican Republic
Cuba
Soviet Russia
Red China
Africa
Southeast Asia
Japan
Manchuria
Indochina
Brown
Lipoma vs carcinoma bening confusion resolved
A reader asks how to distinguish benign lipoma from malignant cancer. The doctor explains tumors are benign or malignant, lipoma is safe, and cancer invades tissue and may metastasize. He advises not to compare cases and to ask questions to doctors. The column invites health questions for future issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Vv
Washington and Johnson cited on national unity and Viet Nam
The piece argues dissensions within threaten the nation more than external foes and defends continued engagement in Viet Nam. It lauds George Washington and President Johnson, urging resolve under the flag of stars and stripes amid pressure from antiwar voices and internal critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Johnson
Connally presses for expanded Texas exhibit at HemisFair
Time to act. Gov. Connally urges a special session to authorize extra funds for a large Texas exhibit at HemisFair. He argues for 10 to 12 million more now and potentially 18 to 20 acres after the fair, stressing heritage and cultural value for visitors and Texas youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connally
Texas
HemisFair
The
Alamo
Gov. Connally
Morris Kallison Developer of San Antonio Property
Morris Kallison, a prominent San Antonio landlord and head of Kallison Enterprises, built a real estate empire with holdings in many millions. He owned office space, employed tenants from federal to city agencies, and valued accessible leadership and prudent government. He died at 70, leaving a lasting epitaph of boosting the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Kallison
San Antonio
Kallison Enterprises
Ship Elizabeth Sykes Delayed by Marine Union Dispute
The automated SS Elizabeth Sykes at Avondale yards faced a stalled loading due to MEBA demands for a sixth engineer. The ship was set to carry 1812 tons of essential military cargo including rice and pipe to Viet Nam, while officials debated crew requirements and wartime needs.
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Victor Riesel
Ashington
U.S
Viet Nam
Military Sea Transportation Service
MSTS
Avondale Yards
Louisiana
Elizabeth Sykes
New Orleans
Lake Charles
Pentagon
Wirtz
Agency For International Development
AID
Lykes Company
Marine Ruwingeys Beneficial Assn
MEBA
National Maritime Union
NMU
Labor Dept
Jesse Calhoon
ATC
Union
Manila
South Korea
Far East
MEPBA
Johnson
Willard Wirtz
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Readers respond with wartime views and diplomacy questions
Letters discuss Washington era wisdom, U S military independence, and domestic policy contrasts. Readers evaluate alliances, Vietnam costs, and UNICEF actions, urging decisive force against enemies and clarifying UN aid roles in Indonesia.
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Lester Coleman
Mauscle
Dr. Coleman
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Willy Nilly
Hanoi
Kallison
Federal
State
Kailison
P. O
Delaware
U.N
Sullivan
New York State
Great Society
Louis J. Casten
U.S.A
Russia
Hitler
China
Sam Hastings
Unicef
Chester Deiter
Indonesia
United Nations
Children's Fund
World Health Organization
Victor DE Keyserling
G. S. Committee For
Medicare
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