Realism fading for Lyndon Johnson in the era of the Great Society
In a 1986 King Features column, the author argues that Lyndon B. Johnson’s presidency is losing realism. It contrasts Johnson’s past Senate mastery and War on Poverty zeal with a present focus on sweeping promises. The piece notes shifts in Vietnam and social policy and references Jerome Holland and Operation Head Start.
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Lyndon Johnson
U.S. Senate
Wayne Morse
Wild Man
Oregon
Dick Russell
Georgia
Tommy Corcoran
New Deal Days
Lyndon
Southeast Asia
South Viet Nam
Hudson River
Lady Bird
Wirtz
King Features Syndicate, Inc
United Fund Gains in San Antonio by 60 Percent
The United Fund of Bexar County reports a 60 percent rise in allocations to 60 health welfare and character building agencies, with nearly 2 million dollars to be shared this year. Since 1956 allocations grew from under 1.2 million to a near 2 million goal, reflecting staff, volunteers and 150000 subscribers. The overhead was 5.73 percent last year, below the 7 percent budget, boosting the reserve fund and covering unpaid pledges.
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Bexar County
United Fund
Urban Renewal Aims to Rebuild Blighted City Areas
The piece notes high level warnings about slums harming national well being and cites President Johnsons proposal of a 2.3 billion six year federal aid plan to rebuild blighted urban areas. It emphasizes housing and vital projects and urges swift adoption by city administrations.
Soviet Official Seeks Missile Parts via UN Agency
A Soviet official at the United Nations Children’s Fund reportedly sought to buy missile components from American firms on the U.S. classified list. Vadim Tsakov allegedly offered 333000 as a down payment and then departed for Moscow after his resignation was placed on UN agency desks. He called the episode a dirty provocative trick.
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Hearst
O Service
Leslie Whitten
United Nations
U.N. Agency
Mr. Isakov
Children's Fund
Cystic fibrosis explained and its evolving treatment
The article describes cystic fibrosis as a hereditary disease affecting mucus glands and organs like the lungs and pancreas. It notes salty tears as an early sign, mucus thickening, and various digestive and respiratory symptoms. Tests include sweat salt measurement and pancreatic enzyme analysis, with evolving treatments extending life even without a cure.
Readers Debate King Bond Stand in Georgia Legislature
Readers condemn Dr. King’s support of Julian Bond and urge expulsion from the Georgia House. Atlanta NAACP leader Charles E. Price calls Bond’s position un-American and unbecoming. Chattanooga ministers resign from SCLC in protest. R. H. Murray notes contrasting Washington action and cites Yale professor Staughton’s Hanoi links.
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Dr. Luther King
Julian Bond
Georgia
Atlanta Naacp
Charles E. Price
Rep
House of Representatives
Bond
Chattanooga
Tenn
SCLC
King
J. Lloyd Edwards
Washington
Prof. Staughton
Yale
Hanoi
G.P
Soldiers Reflections on War From a Timeworn Column
A reader quotes Henry J. Taylor on war truth under fire and Byron’s lines about sailors lost at sea. The reminiscence recalls the First World War and notes how commanders and soldiers reveal war's core while public concern fades.
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Henry J. Taylor
Lord Byron
Reading and Math Series Praised by School Official
A letter from A. W. Norton, Assistant Superintendent of the San Antonio Independent School District, thanks the Sun for the Reading and Math series published in the San Antonio Light, noting they will aid teachers and students.
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San Antonio
A. W. Norton
S.A. Ind
Bible Verse for the Day Ecclesiastes 3:1
A brief daily scripture noting there is a season for every purpose under heaven and reminding readers of Joseph Ecclesiastes 3:1. The line frames time and change as natural of life.
McNamara Critic argues for his resignation over Vietnam errors
A United Feature Syndicate column condemns Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara for misjudgments in Vietnam and the ship supply strategy. It cites 1962 assurances, delayed ship reactivation, and cargo delays harming troops, urging McNamara to resign.
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Nother
Defense
Robert S. McNamare
Viet Nam
McNamara
Congress
Edward A. Garmatz
D-Md
House
Merchant Marine Committee
Defense Department
New York
New Orleans
Oakland
Norfolk
Baltimore
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John Chamberlain
Jerome Holland
Hampton Institute
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Dow Chemical
DuPont
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Chamberlain
The
Robert S. Hemmick
Wallis Paul
Casey Golightly
Johnson
Vadim
United States
Vadim Tsakov
U.N. Children’s Fund
Moscow
R. Lester Coleman
R. H. Murray
Post Office
Immigration Office
Hawaii
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
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