Our longest war ends? long Vietnam conflict and casualties
The piece notes that by tomorrow the Vietnam conflict will be the nation’s longest war, surpassing the Revolutionary War in duration. It cites 177,716 combat casualties as of June 8, with 24,744 killed and 80,541 seriously wounded, and warns the toll could exceed Korea’s if trends continue.
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Lexington
Yorktown
Washington
Paris
Terrible arithmetic of attrition mounts
Washington and Saigon brace for the Vietnam War as the Vietnamese resist the siege of Saigon and U S military losses rise. The piece notes the city’s endurance, Westmoreland’s framing of the campaign as a headlines hunt, and compares enemy fatalities January through June to the full year of 1967 with 109,599 killed versus about 88,000 in 1967.
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Washington
Saigon
Churchill
London
Pentagon
Westmoreland
Test for Fun and War Commentary Reflections
A collection of observations on prosperity attitudes and a long analysis of Vietnam War strategy. It discusses money as a measure of success, youth attitudes, and the era’s bombing pause in North Vietnam. It notes casualty figures, aircraft losses, and discusses political risk in the Paris peace negotiations. The piece reflects on limited war outcomes and potential future scenarios.
Guns fueling mob violence across unions and ports
Victor Riesel argues the Cosa Nostra hoards thousands of guns in megapolis and rural hideouts, funded by labor union ties, guns stolen from JFK shipments and linked to labor consultants. He criticizes the violence commission for a philosophical approach and urges concrete action to prevent armed crime across cities and industries.
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Washington
Cosa Nostra
Johnson
Commission On Violence
Violence Commission
John F. Kennedy
Consignee
Manhattan
Joe Saccomanno
Yonkers
N.Y
New York Crime Commission
New Commission
America
Laborers’ International Union
New York
Chicago
Miami
Florida
Philadelphia
Detroit
Boston
White House
Columbia SDS secret plan to seize university power revealed
The document outlines a five phase strategy by Students for a Democratic Society to disrupt Columbia University. It details militant actions from November through April, including dorm canvassing, protests, and a mass strike to force university capitulation over war and ROTC. The plan aimed to mobilize a majority of students and coordinated with other campuses.
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Students For A Democratic Society
Columbia University
National Student Association
New Left
University of Maryland
SDS
College Park
Mark Rudd
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Columbia
University
IDA Institute For Defense Analysis
ROTC
CIA
General Assembly
IDA
Nyc
CUSC
Columbia University Student Council
Law Library
The Chapman Origin of Chap as a Term
Explains how chapman from Anglo-Saxon ceap man evolved to mean merchant customer and finally fellow. Traces shift from trader dialogue to general address used for men.
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State of science and the coming career world
The Baltimore Sun notes the momentum in science both pure and applied promises a future with challenges and bright solutions. It foresees a difficult career landscape due to expanding knowledge and expertise, but also potential prestige, security, and rewards for those in the field.
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Baltimore Sun
Postnasal drip and humidity effects explained by Dr Mother
Dear Dr Mother answers explain that nasal moisture keeps surfaces healthy and clears dust, but humidity can widen turbinates and worsen post nasal drip by diverting drainage to the throat. Colder air may tighten membranes and reduce drip, while very dry indoor air irritates nasal passages.
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