Costly riot commission plan unlikely to pass Congress
The piece argues the Presidents riot commission proposals could cost about 32 billion dollars annually, rivaling Vietnam War outlays, and predicts no congressional approval. It notes partial solutions through anti crime tech like foam pumps mace sleep darts and slippery substances may ease enforcement without excessive violence if police preparedness improves.
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Mothers on the Move Push Peace Drive in Campaign
Another Mother for Peace broadens effort against Vietnam war funding. The group reports 300000 peace cards sent to lawmakers during Christmas and over 500000 in eight months, with a dollar-a-month Invest In Peace account to aid antiwar incumbents and potential allies.
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Charles Mosher
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Henry Reuss
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Think About It Letter to the Editor on Imperialism
A reader responds to a February 4 1968 Think About It piece arguing imperialism is not dead and defending U S aid to Southeast Asia. He cites America as a leader of democracy and defends intervention in Viet Nam and foreign aid as necessary to stop communist aggression.
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Nixon’s Withdrawal Redraws 1968 Presidential Race
The 1968 GOP contest pivots as Romney exits on Feb 28, Nixon sees no rivals, Rockefeller refuses to run, Reagan declares not, and Nixon wins Oregon before bowing out May. Johnson then backs Humphrey as RFK remains a distant possibility in a turbulent White House setting.
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View from Honolulu outlines Pacific war push plans
In Honolulu military observers say the Pacific Command under Admiral Sharp seeks more troops and broader bombing in Vietnam. Haiphong port and Soviet ships are identified as targets as U S forces plan to seize initiative while preparing for larger air campaigns and ongoing refugee and supply disruptions.
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Romania Takes Aim at Moscow as Budapest Confab Falls Short
The piece argues that Romania exposes Moscow's failing drive for unified world communism at the Budapest Congress. It notes Tito’s split from Moscow, Albania and Yugoslavia absent, and China pressuring Moscow while Romania presses for territorial aims and independence.
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