Burnham eyes aid as Guyana nears independence
The article analyzes Guyana's path to independence on May 26 under Forbes Burnham. It notes Burnham's stance of balancing powers similar to Nasser, seeking aid from Britain, the United States, the UN, and even non aligned states while avoiding Communist ties. It cautions about Marxist threats from Dr. Jagan and calls for stability to prevent ethnic strife and terrorism in Georgetown.
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Cuba
S. Fidel Castro
Egypt
Nasser
Fidel
Castro
U.S
British Guiana
Cheddi Jagan
Guyana
Jagan
Forbes Burnham
Peter d'Aguiar
Bix
Fidel Castro
Mother Britain
United States
Soviet Russia
Red China
Britain
United Nations
Dr. Jagan
Peter d’Aguiar
Lincoln Educational Foundation
New York City
North American
Georgetown
Parama Canal
Hip fracture risk in elderly urged prevention at home
Health column warns hip fractures in seniors are often preventable through safer home design and planning. It notes hazards in baths, stairs, and floors, advocating clear walkways, secured rugs, good lighting, night lights, inner rails, and rubber tipped canes. Advice extends to visitors adjusting to unfamiliar rooms and frequent movement to boost circulation.
Israel Signs U S Deal for Light Bombers
The Israeli government said it has signed a pact with the United States to purchase lightweight attack bombers, the first time Washington has agreed to sell offensive weapons to Israel. Critics say secrecy by the State Department risks provoking Arab nations while the deal mirrors broader regional arms shipments and alliances.
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United States
Washington
Israel
State Department
Bravo Encore Noble Experiment Sparks San Antonio Radio Fight
Editorial applauds KMFM for two years of diverse classical and modern music from North Star Mall. It notes weekly lectures by Rev. John Wilson Price and Friday operas, warns the station may switch to rock if thousands do not write in. Calls for letter campaigns or subsidies, but mocks daydreams of funding.
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San Antonio
KMEFM
KMFM
North Star Mall
Mr. Price
San Antonians
Utopia’s drink debate sparks Moscow outrage over cafes
The Moscow press decries cafes and restaurants for promoting drunkenness to boost profits. It blames vodka consumption for most hooliganism and notes hosts’ greed leads patrons to become speechless. The piece frames freedom of speech as a paradox in a land opposing speechlessness.
Blunderbuss views on nuclear war and Vietnam politics
MAX MENDLOVITZ argues that nuclear weapons are a two way risk and that the West misreads China and Vietnam. He notes Chinese history, criticizes U.S. Viet Nam policy, cites Ponton on bombs, mentions Dominican Republic stability, Ky’s forces, and Buddhist perseverance under communism.
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Mr. Densford
West
China
Weakness of stance and support for Viet regimes
The writer criticizes U.S. foreign policy under President Johnson, citing eight regimes since Diem and internal Vietnamese strife. They warn civil war could spread, urge bidding farewell to Vietnam, and condemn secrecy in actions like arms sales to Israel and Jordan, arguing truth is manipulated and policies are vacillating.
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State Department
Johnson
Korea
Cuba
Israel
Jordan
Discourtesy and Wrong Number Calls Prompt Complaint
Mrs E R Montgomery laments rude garbled phone calls from a boy asking for Arthur. She questions how parents should raise children to speak to others with respect, noting the caller hung up after a brief insult.
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Arthur
Montgomery Rest
E. R. Montgomery
West Coast Dock Strike Threatens Viet Nam Supply Line
A looming ILWU-Pacific Maritime Assn contract showdown longshore union protests threaten steady flow of U S military and construction cargo to Viet Nam. Bridges seeks pay hikes up to 22 50 weekly for 40 hours plus early retirement automation pay and new fringes. Firms warn of port shutdowns endangering high speed dam and airport projects across Da Nang and eight other sites.
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Ashington
RMK
U.S. Pacific
Viet Nam
Harry Bridges
Caliph
California
International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union
ILWU
Navy
Bureau of Yards and Docks
State Department
Bridges
Sanguineness
Dean Rusk
Gulf and Atlantic
Ilwu-Pacific Maritime Assn
U.S
Phil” Delaney
Rusk
Harry
Defense
State Departments
Tortured da Nang
RMK drive ramps up Vietnam buildup and costs
The RMK Raymond Morris Knudsen Brown Root unit is spending about 20 million dollars a month on Vietnam operations. About 40,000 Vietnamese workers are hired weekly, building Da Nang runway facilities, tank farms, piers, and secure areas. Additional projects include Cam Ranh Bay port, Chu Lai, Qui Nhon, Nha Trang, Bien Hoa, Can Tho, and Pieiku with plans for cantonments and depots.
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RMK
Raymond Morris Knudsen
Brown Root Jones
da Nang
Tourane River
Marble Mountain
Cam Ranh Bay
Cam Ranh
Chu Lai
Qui Nhon
Nha Trang
Bien Hoa
Can Tho
Pieiku
Pentagon
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King Features Syndicate
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Saudi Arabia
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Bravo
Encore
Noble
John Wilson Price
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Ivan Barleycorn
Dominican Republic
Max Mendlovitz
Jesus
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