Federal help explored for Newark riots by President Johnson
President Johnson spoke with Governor Hughes about possible federal aid to quell Newark racial riots. The White House did not specify the form of help, but troops were a likely option. Governor Hughes chose to manage without federal intervention, yet Friday’s disorders remained the worst since Newark became a focal point of unrest. The piece notes that rioting spreads and calls for leaders of racial justice groups to urge nonviolence while urging communities to prevent future outbreaks.
Value Of Trade Schools In Weirton Trade And Industrial School Commencement
The Weirton Trade and Industrial School graduated 331 adults this year, part of 8,100+ who have completed since 1942. The Weirton Steel Employees Bulletin notes the county's strong public schools link to economic life and urges consideration of specialized training like Rochester's Mayo Clinic program to boost local employment opportunities.
Push for uniform Monday holidays gains support nationwide
A growing movement favors moving federal holidays to Mondays including Washington’s Birthday to Presidents’ Day and Independence Day to a Monday. A 180,061 ballot response backed the idea, while 10,094 opposed. The U S Chamber of Commerce supports legislation in Congress aiming to standardize holiday dates across states.
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George Smathers
Dfla
Washington
Talks Seek More Koreans For Vietnam
President Johnson and top advisers contemplate sending additional U.S. divisions to Vietnam with a Korean contingent. A second division would be drawn from South Korea to backfill front-line troops, leveraging Korea’s 47,000-strong force to free American and South Vietnamese troops for combat. Budgetary and political pressures mount as talks with Korea proceed.
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Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Publishers Hall Syndicate
Washington
Johnson
William Westmoreland
South Vietnam
U.S
Vietnam
South Korea
Westmoreland
U. S
Mr. Johnson
War costs burden social programs in U S says McNamara
The piece argues that defense and Vietnam costs barely cut the overall GNP, yet the political effect hinders Great Society funding. It notes deficits rising toward 15 to 22 billion, with higher war costs likely to squeeze nondefense spending and delay social reform.
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Washington
Vietnam
Defense McNamara
McNamara
Johnson
Congress
Newark
Nigeria
Rhodesia
Congo
Middle East
Southeast Asia
Africa
Westmoreland
Child Recounts Prayer With Three Bears Twist
A Granite Cutters Journal item recounts a mother asking her daughter if she prayed last night. The child replies she said prayers sort of, explaining she began on her knees then crawled back into bed to tell God the story of the Three Bears.
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Frank C. Hughes
Granite Cutters Journal
Perpetual talker defends speaking before thought
A neighbor asks a talkative woman if she plans her words. She replies she cannot know what she thinks until she has heard herself say it, defending her habit as natural and unavoidable.
Words Wit and Wisdom Quiz by William Morris
A quick guide shows how to sharpen adjective use with ten matchings from giddy to glutinous. Readers test pairs such as giddy with light headed and gleeful with merry, then review the supplied answer key.
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William Morris
Merry
Gary J
Dilemma of the Age Amid Global Disorder
Washington grapples with priority conflicts as Vietnam war costs clash with urban poverty and global upheaval. The piece argues Johnson overfinanced cities while not cutting Vietnam, creating a divided stance between prioritizing war, poverty, and underdeveloped nations.
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Vietnam
Washington
Glassboro
Middle East
Soviet Union
United States
Moscow
Kosygin
Hawks
Doves
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