Progress Editorial: land war in Asia and a new approach
The piece argues against a land war in Asia citing Eisenhower and MacArthur warnings. It compares Vietnam to China under Chang Kai-shek and Mao, blaming land inequality and corruption. It calls for shifting focus from total victory to military holding action plus economic and political reforms.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Douglas MacArthur
Asia
North Vietnam
Mekong Delta
Vietnam
China
Chang Kai-shek
Mao Tse-tung
Saigon
Mao
South Vietnam
Prom costs raise questions on fair access
A high school prom study finds the base cost around 25 dollars for a young man to escort a partner, while the total expense for gowns and accessories can be astronomical. The piece questions impact on poorer students and suggests simpler attire could be more wholesome and enjoyable.
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New London
Senate censure of Dodd highlights need for reform
Roscoe Drummond argues the Senate bears guilt alongside Thomas Dodd for unethical fundraising. He urges clear standards, stronger campaign finance laws, annual income disclosures, and tighter conflict of interest rules to restore public trust, warning voters view the gesture as insufficient.
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Sen. Drummond” Dodd
Senate
Sen. Dodd
Dodd
Tom Dodd
Bobby Baker
Hig Trust
Dodd Ip
Readers urge Vietnam policy reappraisal in Letter to Editor
The Valley letters discuss growing national concern over Vietnam. Citing figures from a 1966 Republican report, the writer notes rising U S casualties and expanding commitment. A Phoenix Committee on Vietnam offers Schoenbrun’s article and requests readers contact P O Box 3066 Scottsdale.
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Matthew Ridgeway
James. Gavin
United States Marine Corps
David Shoup
Vietnam
Pamphrets
Republican Conference Committee On
House of Representatives
House Committee of Republicans
U.S
South Vietnam
Johnson
America
Phoenix Committee On
David Schoenbrun
Columbia University Forum
Schoenbrun
P.O. Box
Scottsdale, Ariz
McGill Analysis Credits Marshall Appointment Shifts South Tone
Ralph McGill notes a shift in the South’s reaction to Thurgood Marshall’s Supreme Court appointment. He cites muted opposition from old segregationists and White Citizens Councils, acknowledging Marshall’s qualifications while urging continued progress on housing, jobs, education, and civil rights enforcement. He says civil rights gains endure and that “Black Power” rhetoric stems from neglect and failure to improve conditions.
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Thurgood Marshall
Supreme Court of the United States
South
Citizen Council
Izen
Civilife
Johnson faces Senate clash over Ex-Im Bank credit to USSR
The Johnson administration fights to pass a Export-Import Bank loan of 50 million for Soviet machine tools, amid a Republican amendment to block credits with a loophole allowing presidential override. Senate leaders pressed for quick action as State Department and White House debate strategy.
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Washington
State Department
Congress
U.S
Soviet Union
Iexport-Import
Fiat
Russia
Senate Banking Committee
Tower of Texas
Senate
House
Im Bank
Harold F. Linder
White House
Banking Committee
Hickenlooper and Tower
Rules Committee
William B. Macomber
Hickenlooper- Tower
Europe
Presidant
Johnson
Charles Percy
Mlinois
New York
Percy
East
Presidential Commission On Urban Rehabilitation
Edgar Kalser
Kalser
Fighting communism at the parade ground in basic training
Private Drab and Corp Partz debate life in the Army as they claim basic training invades freedom. They describe censorship, compulsory uniformity, barracks living, government stores, and indoctrination measures while a lieutenant and Captain Buck Ace enforce orders.
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Oliver Drah
Gald
I Frien Orp
Bartz
Alicia Ag
Corp. Partz
Crab
Capt
Buck Ace
Prab
Drab
Cara
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Thomas J. Dodd
Connecticut
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Scottsdale Daily Progress
Ralph McGill
Marshall
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LBJ
Red
Rourke Hickenlooper
Town
Jolin
Hoppe
Buck Private
Arthur Hoppe
Agaen
Zapp
Dre
Oliver
Scottsdale
Jonathan Marshall
W. B
Dec Wright Aalstant
Jerry MaElfresh
Scottsdale Publishing Company
Ball Park Plaza
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