Johnson Declares He Will Not Seek Reelection
President Lyndon Baines Johnson shocks nation by announcing he will not run again. He cites serving the country above partisan politics amid turmoil as speculation swirls over motives and potential peace negotiations impact on McCarthy Kennedy Humphrey Wallace and the Democratic race.
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Lyndon Baines Johnson
LBJ
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Eugene McCarthy
Robert Kennedy
Hubert Humphrey
Johnson
George Wallace
Senate approves ethics code amid dissent from Len Aiken
The Senate backed a new ethics code for its members but only one vote against came from Len Aiken of Vermont who warned it would mislead the public. The code is criticized as weak insufficiently exposing income sources and private slush funds while failing to curb campaign influence and related scandals.
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Len
Aiken
Vermont
Congress
Bobby Baker
Seattle
Idlewild
New York
Pacific era dawns with U S role in Asia and Vietnam lessons
A speaker argues the peace of the world hinges on Asia rather than Europe. He highlights growing assets for the free world in Southeast Asia, Japan as a key industrial power, and rising economic development in nations like Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The U S should lead with regional allies, share economic burdens, and avoid unilateral guarantees while maintaining a strategic Pacific presence.
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Europe
Drummond
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Vietnam
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Japan
Pakistan
Southeast Asia
Pacific
America
Western Pacific
South Korea
Taiwan
Thailand
Singapore
Malaysia
Laos
Traffic concerns at Granite Reef and Navajo School area
A local couple warns of speeding on Granite Reef Road near Navajo School despite a traffic light. They cite three children traveling to Navajo School and describe the light as both an improvement and a hindrance when vehicles accelerate during green signals.
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Granite Reef Rd
Navajo School
Granite Reef
Letters Call for Traffic Warnings Near Scottsdale School
Scottsdale Daily Progress prints reader Mrs. Danny Parks letter urging 15 mph signs and near school warnings on Granite Reef Road. She notes many children walk or bike to school and risks from fast drivers, requesting visible alerts and slower speeds to protect youngsters.
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Granite Reef Road
The SST and Sonic Boom Debate in Aviation History
Bob Considine recalls noise and disruption from rail and air travel, arguing the SST represents a major aviation advance despite protests. He notes sonic booms could blanket long stretches of the nation, while engineers pursue dampening solutions and safety tests at Edwards Air Force Base.
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U.S
Air Force
Oklahoma City
Edwards Air Force Base
Cal
Mini skirts spark debate on youth fashion and morality
A reader blasts women’s dress while praising college-age style and energy. The writer argues mini-skirts show maturity and truth in youth, noting attitudes shift from preaching to action and questioning adult standards amid economic and social pressures.
Fragmented city notices on costs and repairs
The excerpt cites varying price figures in different papers for a London god temple, rest rooms costs around four thousand dollars, and a fire place to heat a 225 seat venue. Modies are described as scattered for nearly one hundred feet in the New York Daily News report.
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Modies
New York Daily News
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Dec" Wright
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