Editorial: Massive budget proves hard to cut in 1967 plan
The State of the Union preview outlines a 186.1 billion dollar unified budget for FY beginning July 1. It adds 47 billion to the ending program and faces a likely 10 percent surtax, with deficits near 20 billion without it. Vietnam costs dominate, with disputes over true costs and defense vs welfare spending.
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Johnson
Congress
Vietnam
United States
Melvin Land
Wisconsin
Department of Health Education and Welfare
Defense Department
Shriver eyed for ambassador post amid Kennedy ties
A 1960s political brief weighs Sargent Shriver for a diplomatic posting in a major capital possibly Paris. President Johnson may back the idea while Otto Kerner seeks a third term. Shriver’s path could include Senate run against Everett Dirksen or a Washington embassy role to sidestep a year of elections.
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Sargent Shriver
Democratic Party
Illinois
U.S
Paris
Lyndon Johnson
Otto Kerner
Shriver
Sen
Everett Dirksen
Johnson
Senate
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Robert
New York
Edward
Massachusetts
Washington
Peace Corps
Office of Economic Opportunity
Chicago
White House
Sargeant Shriver
the Southern Illinoisan
Viewers rate TV commercials in a New York survey
A New York advertising agency released survey results based on 10 000 questionnaires from 50 cities asking viewers to rate ten commercials in four categories Irritating Enjoyed Informative and Uninformative The most enjoyable ads included Alka Seltzer Ban Bayer Aspirin Benson Hedges Clark Teaberry Gum Dodge Hamm s Pepsi Cola Schlitz and Volkswagen The most liked trait was humor with honesty music information and imagination following The most annoying traits were loudness repetition exaggeration of claims and unbelievable events
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New York
Alka-Seltzer
Ban
Bayer Aspirin
Benson & Hedges
Clark
Dodge
Hamm’s
Pepsi-Cola
Schlitz
Volkswagen
Ajax
Crest
Folgers
Lark
Right Guard
Scope
Secret
Ultrabright
Call for Ken Gray to seek re election in Southern Illinois
Jeannette Steele Gulley of Carbondale urges followers to flood Congressman Kenneth Gray with requests to run again for re election in Southern Illinois. The letter highlights his past good works and calls for organized support.
Pete Bucher Never Quits, Loyal Navy Leader Remembered
The POW case of Cmdr Lloyd M. Bucher draws praise from Ronquil crew and Boys Town mentors. He grew up at Boys Town Nebraska, joined the Navy in 1945, and rose to command the USS Pueblo. His colleagues say he would never give in under pressure.
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New York Times
Cmdr
Lloyd M. Bucher
North Korea
San Diego
Calif
U.S.S. Ronquil
Bucher
Bucher, According To Lt. Cmdr
Alan Hemphill
Hemphill
Lloyd Marvin Bucher
Boo-Ker
Navy
Boys Town
Nebraska
Msgr
Nicholas H. Wegner
Pete
St. Joseph’s Children’s
Cul-De-Sac
Idaho
D.” Bucher
Pocatello
Boise
St. Joseph’s
U. of Nebraska
University of Nebraska
Rose Delores Rohling
University of Missouri
Mark
Michael
Glenview
Yokosuka
Japan
U.S.S. Pueblo
Pueblo
Colo
Msgr. Wegner
U. S
Lloyd Bucher
Eee
Community workers aid calls for clearer relief listings
A reader from Carbondale notes JWCAA neighbors and Community Neighborhood Center staff are already locating aid for needy residents and guiding them to agencies. The letter urges the paper to publicize these services and support up to date listings with hours, eligibility, and contact information.
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The
Southern Illnoisan
JWCAA
Carbondale
Jackson
Williamson County
Clara McClure
Workers' idea Britons show enthusiastic patriotism
London reports a rising pro British campaign led by five typists and expanding to clergy, retailers, and boardrooms. Prices are pledged to hold firm as workers back exports, with directors offering voluntary salary cuts or extra hours. The movement fuels optimism amid economic strain.
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Harold Wilson
Britain
England
Everyoe
Back Britain campaign drew varied support in early New Deal era
The piece notes politicians backing the Blue Eagle sign of cooperation with Roosevelt and the NRA while unions resist the push to higher productivity. It cites the Amalgamated Engineering Union’s overtime ban, the Mineworkers union’s opposition, and Ford Dagenham workers’ thumbs down. It mentions odd supporters like Rev David Platt offering cut-rate weddings and schoolchildren funding Olympic expenses.
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Roosevelt
Amalgamated Engineering Union
Britain
Ford
Dagenham
Wilson
David Platt
St. Katherine’s
London
Students gain civic insight from city council meetings
A letter from Terry Schumaker praises Carbondale City Council meetings for educational value teaching students how local government works and how to participate as future voters and leaders. The writer envisions lifelong involvement in city affairs and informed voting.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
City Council of
Carbondale
Terry Schumaker
Letters from readers urge courage and civic duty
A 13 year old writer argues against apathy and defends fighting for beliefs while warning against world conflicts. A Southern Illinoisan editorials praise county zoning laws, citing Crab Orchard Lake spillway as an example. A reader notes a misprint incident at the Playboy Club involving karat spellings.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
North Korea
Johnson
America
Russia
Southern Illnoisan
Crab Orchard Lake Spillway
Richard Maulding
Carbondale
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