Viet Nam Tension Tests Khanh Government
Editorial warns of violent student and religious unrest in South Vietnam as General Khanh faces pressure after taking power. Buddhist Catholic tensions, possible infiltration by Viet Cong, and U S support for Khanh shape a delicate policy dilemma with risk of a new coup undermining U S positions.
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Viet Nam
Nguyen Xhanh
Khanh
U. S. State Department
United States
Viet Cong
U.S
Wego Dinh Diem
South
U. S
Bull Connor Gains Negative Spotlight At Convention
At the Democratic National Convention, Alabama committeeman Bull Connor led a sit in and refused a royalty oath, pushing to seats and resisting officials. Known for Birmingham civil rights clashes in 1963, Connor’s actions echo his controversial past and risk shaping national opinion on unpledged Alabama delegates. The report also notes local reactions in Glen Cove and Atlantic City.
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Eugene
Bull) Connor
Alabama
Credentials Committee
Connor
Birmingham
Martin Luther King
Hig Way
King
Birm
Ingham
John F. Kennedy
Rev. King
Bull Connor
Abraham Lincoln
Mr. Connor
Protest Must Be Peaceful Protest Must Be Peaceful
National Farmers Organization protests against current meat prices have lasted about a week and may affect consumer costs. While some praise the action, vandalism and threats of violence have occurred with trucks halted and tires shot.
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National Farmers Organization
NFO
NFC
Protecting Our Water Protecting Our Water
The Illinois State Sanitary Water Board reports 13 recent actions all related to sewer and industrial pollution of creeks and rivers. Seven new pollution cases and six reviews show past orders to remove wastes from milk plants, a nitrogen plant, phosphate plant, and rendering works. Continuous monitoring and corrective measures are essential to keep water usable for industry and drinking, as pollution threatens downstream viability and public health.
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Illinois
Illinois State Sanitary Water Board
Ruling Not a Blow to Religion in School Prayer Testimony
In testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, major religious groups opposed a constitutional school prayer amendment while the NEA supported the Supreme Court rulings against compulsory prayer. The NEA argues the Court protects individual rights without denying private prayer and emphasizes church state separation. The decision aims to protect freedom of religion, not attack faith.
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House Judiciary Committee
United Presbyterians
Lutheran Church
National Catholic Welfare Conference
National Education Association
Supreme Court
NEA
U. S. Supreme Court
Editors View: Consensus Among Economists on Growth and Tax Cuts
Washington Post notes a rare agreement among Chair man Heller and four former CEA chiefs and the current president on two points. The economy is strong and the near term outlook is bright. They foresee fiscal surpluses from rising federal revenues and favor tax cuts grants to states or expanding programs to neutralize inflation risk. The group spans Truman and Eisenhower era advisers, showing unity amid controversy on policy specifics.
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Washington Post
Heller
Council of Economic Advisers
Johnson
Council
Edwin G. Nourse
Leon H. Keyserling
Truman
Arthur F. Burns
Raymond J. Saulnier
Eisenhower
United States
Convention LBJ Wants Lively Party Without Breaking Heads
Arthur Krack analyzes the 1964 Democratic National Convention scene and Lyndon B Johnson’s role in keeping party factions under control. He recalls 1908 and 1956 conventions, notes shifts in Southern influence, and contrasts past theatrics with Johnson’s modern leadership style to avert open clashes.
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LBJ
Arthur Krack
New York Times
Atlantic City
Mulvaney
Ortheris
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Garner
Lyndon Baines Johnson
Fleming Defended Britain by James Bond Analysis
Charles Poore reviews You Only Live Twice noting Ian Fleming’s focus on Britain’s defense through Bond’s exploits. The piece mocks Bond’s invincible image, highlights a Tokyo subway summit with the dragon motif, and humorously credits Bond with mastering chopsticks while facing Spectre and a perilous mission to restore Britain’s prewar standing.
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Charles Poore
New York Times
Ian Fleming
Britain
James Bond
Her Majesty
Secret Service
Bond
Hush-And-I- Mweanit-Hush
Nelson
South
Japan
Powers That Be
Subway
Tokyo Subway
Bond Cosa Nostra
Spectre
Che
Responsibility Humphrey Earned Vice President Spot
Ralph McGill argues Hubert Humphrey has matured beyond 1948 roles and earned strong support for the vice presidency. He notes Humphrey’s farm policy work with Talmadge and Russell, opposition to Powell amendments, and broad Southern credibility. The piece lauds his fairness and broad political vision.
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Humphrey
Ralph McGill
Atlantic City
Hubert Humphrey
Senate
Herman Talmadge
Georgia
Russell
Midwest
Senator Goldwater
Goldwater
Adam Clayton Powell
John F. Kennedy
Readers praise Carbondale planning volunteers
A Carbondale reader commends the Plan Commission and Zoning Committee for their time energy and unpaid work on neighborhood zoning matters. She thanks the volunteers Mrs William Westberg 706 W Cherry St Carbondale.
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Southern Illino
Carbondale Plan Commission
William Westberg
Cherry St
Carbondale
Victory In Viet Nam Mains Out Of Bullets And Returns
A pithy saying notes that victory in Viet Nam meant the opposing side ran out of ammunition and had to retreat to regroup, implying the conflict’s practical limits and the strains on both sides. It frames victory as a supply-driven outcome rather than a decisive battlefield collapse.
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Britain
Jan Fleming
United States
Bond
All Rosa
Fleming
Viet Nam
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Bobby Baker
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