Simpson Rebutts Berlin Drive Claim in Elbe Stoppage Debate
Gen. Simpson argues his Sixth Army could have seized Berlin earlier if not halted at the Elbe on April 15, 1945. He cites intelligence, logistics, and the views of two corps commanders, contending Brig. Gen. Marshall’s review omits key context and a 5th Army perspective.
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Berlin
S. L. A. Marshall
New York Times
William H. Simpson
Elbe
Eisenhower
Sth
Marshall
5Th Army
West Point captain earns Medal of Honor for Viet Nam action
Capt. William S. Carpenter Jr. led a doomed assault to save his men in Viet Nam and survived. He called down a napalm strike to break a North Vietnamese entanglement, remaining faithful to the soldier’s mission. His action echoes WWI valor and places him among brave servicemen cited for extraordinary courage.
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Viet Nam
William S. Carpenter Jr
West Point
Truth in Packaging Bill Moves Through Senate
A 72 to 9 Senate vote backs a truth in packaging bill aimed at helping housewives compare prices. It would allow FTC and FDA to curb varied package sizes if voluntary action fails, with 60 days to form a standards committee and 18 months to reach a consensus before mandatory standards could be set. House action remains.
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Senate
Secretary of Commerce
Turbulent Campaign Echoes in Texas Letters and Plans
Readers note a tower project near the Tower of the Americas raising biblical Babel references as Kurt Hartmann hints at sacred meaning. Schematic drawings and a one bid contract assignment involve a director and officer. George M. Green writes on local business. Mrs. Warren, Al Smith’s daughter, backs a fusion ticket with Warren for Vice President, while Thomas McClusbkey in Victoria comments on party alignment despite labels.
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Warren
al Smith
Smith
Thomas McClusbkey
Victoria
Reagan’s California Rise and Smith Tradition in Play
The piece analyzes California politics with Nixon Knowland and Knight faction alignment aiding Reagan as Pat Brown wanes. It muses whether Reagan’s victory signals a Washington run, notes the Al Smith legacy across generations, and warns potential GOP splits over Lodge or Taft alliances impacting his national bid.
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Nixon
Knowland
Reagan
Lodge
Taft
New Jersey
South
Eisenhower
Smith
Reazan
Fluoridation Debate Over Pure Spring Water
Frances and Leslie Stutheit of Los Angeles urge residents to resist fluoridation of the public water supply citing their experience with bottled water. They argue the spring water is pure and healthy as provided, warning of cost and inconvenience of added chemicals.
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Los Angeles
Frances
Leslie Stutheit
Meany backs Johnson as labor rally to aid liberal coalition
The White House hosted George Meany on June 2 amid talks of Soviet ties, airline strikes, and a stronger push for a Democratic liberal labor alliance. Labor unions plan a $1.5 million registration drive to boost turnout and support for a Democratic Congress and Kennedy allied forces in New York.
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Lyndon Johnson
George Meany
White House
Meany
Johnson
Congress
Sen. Dirksen
National Labor Committee On Political Education
COPE
Boondocks
National Labor Chiefs
Washington
Nelson Rockefeller
New York
Labor Liberal Alliance
New York State
Rockefeler
Rockefeller
Hilton
Laborite
Liberal Party
Robert Kennedy
Health Talk on Hernias by Dr Coleman Advises Early Attention
Dr Lester Coleman explains hernias are muscle defects with groin, abdominal, umbilical and other forms. Neglect risks intestinal obstruction and more complex surgery, trusses offer limited help and are not cures. Early discussion and medical evaluation are urged to avoid dangerous complications.
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Lester Coleman
Reagan Favored Over Brown In California Governor Stakes
The piece argues Reagan will win California in the next governor race, praising his conservative moderation and decried campaign mudslinging. It contrasts Reagan’s steadiness with Goldwater’s perceived recklessness and notes Brown faces opposition from leftist student tensions and rising costs.
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Brown
California
Reagan
Barry Goldwater
Europe
George Murphy
Hubert Humphrey
Barry
Ronald Reagan
Edmund
Pat
Goldwater
Johnson
Sam Yorty
George Christopher
Pat Brown
Berkeley
Reagan Faces Campaign Test Amid Rising Prices and Extremes
The piece notes Ronald Reagan’s steady campaign despite attacks from Birchers and liberal critics. It questions liberal Republican support from Sen. Tom Kuchel while contrasting Kuchel’s Rockefeller and Christopher backing with George Murphy’s 1964 win without Kuchel.
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Birchers
Berkeley
Watts
Simon Casady
California Democratic Council
Peaceniks
Brown
Reagan
Tom Kuchel
Kuchel
Rockefeller
Christopher
California
George Murphy
King Peatures Syndicate, Inc
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Babel
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Ultra Conservatism
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