Pentagon Furnishings Beat: Air Force Accused of Waste
Comptroller General reports Air Force bought 323000 dollars of desks chairs bookcases and tables with excess unused funds 1200 desks 33000 chairs 108 bookcases 72 tables. Similar waste cited across federal agencies including nuts bolts screws inventories and unnecessary aircraft modification costs. President Johnson urged reduced spending and government officials urged frugal budgeting.
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Editor debate over Oswald label as assassin or accused
The piece questions whether newspapers should call Lee Harvey Oswald an assassin before trial. It cites editors and the ACLU noting he was tried by media, not a court, and asks if future headlines should reflect innocence until proven guilty or label him an assassin.
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Ghost Writers and Presidents In American Speech Making
President Lyndon B. Johnson relied on Theodore Sorensen to craft his first address to Congress. The piece notes ghost writing has a long history including Alexander Hamilton assisting George Washington with the farewell address.
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Ghosts aid presidents in polishing speeches and prose
A Christmas era piece notes how politicians and business leaders rely on assistants to craft messages. Sorensen helped with Kennedy's Profiles of Courage while Goldwater drafted Why Not Victory. The article stresses that good writing requires more than style and that assistants and reference books shape spoken words.
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A Christmas Tree Lesson in Belief From Georgia Woods
In a winter of holiday fatigue the narrator and Terry cut two cedars near Stone Mountain for Christmas. Tim and Mark race to find the best trees while the family searches for meaning. A bird’s nest tucked inside one tree anchors the homeward spirit as Christmas finally returns.
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Coexistence with Russia Aimed By US Policy Call
The piece argues for cautious coexistence with the Soviet Union amid NATO dynamics and tension with China. It questions aiding Russia against China and warns that supporting a major enemy risks prolonging conflict and inviting Soviet aggression.
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Sanat Rusia
Russia
China
Warning Seen In Manns Job By John Chamberlain
Article notes President Johnson may appoint Thomas Mann to lead U S relations with Latin America and Cuba policy. Mann, a hard liner on Castro, has a history with Inter-American affairs and Mexico diplomacy. The piece questions assistants and how Mann will shape the Alliance for Progress and Latin American policy.
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Ranking Versus Qualities in Admissions and Hiring
The Brunswick News argues that rankings offer incentive but are not precise measures of merit. It questions whether the 25th in a rank and the 26th differ meaningfully and notes that schools and employers rely on more than grades when selecting students and applicants.
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Notout
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Bold Creed Needed to Revive Christianity’s Boldness
C E M Joad urged ministers to demand a bold authoritative creed to rekindle Christian courage. He argued Christianity has lost its boldness and requires Christ to be first in life, not tucked away, to restore faith, joy, and purpose. The message linked bold faith to renewed influence amid rising other movements.
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Jobi
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Pisey
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Lita Christ
Today in History highlights key events on December 23
The column lists events: 1823 Clement Moore’s A Visit from St. Nicholas first published in Troy Sentinel, anonymously. 1873 Washington resigns as commander from Annapolis. 1921 Harding famine relief bill. 1948 Tojo hanged. ten years ago Beria firing squad executions. five years ago John XXIII Christmas message. one year ago Cuban prisoners released to Miami.
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Miami
Last Minute Shopping Rush Ahead for Santa Visit
One more day to shop before Santa arrives. The piece notes many delay until the last minute, hoping for better selections 30 to 60 days earlier. It urges a New Year resolution to avoid last minute buying.
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