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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1966
Page
2
The piece argues the debt limit is rising toward 330 billion and the Viet Nam war may require about one million American troops. It critiques assumptions of victory, notes casualties, questions anti-Communist justifications, and suggests the United States overextended itself and misjudged international commitments.
The piece argues that modern society trains people to expect damages for everyday mishaps and that lawsuits over minor injuries push up insurance costs. It accuses aggressive plaintiffs lawyers of promoting frequent damage claims and warns that society bears the expense through higher premiums and reduced coverage.
On June 16, 1966, historical events include the Alaska Gold Rush start at Bonanza Creek in 1897, the League of Nations first public meeting in 1920, Reichsbank control by Hitler in 1939, the Maginot Line abandoned in 1940, Tojo warning of Allied air raids in 1943, and Belgian Cabinet resignation in 1945. Demitri Shepilov visited Cairo in 1955 seeking Soviet-Arab ties during Nasser’s era.
AP reports Premier Nguyen Cao Ky used calculated concessions and selective force to weaken the Buddhist opposition in South Vietnam. He offered a path to a constitution election and assembly, then deployed troops only when needed, gradually crushing uprisings in Da Nang Hue and Saigon while avoiding a nationwide backlash. Tri Quang remains a focal foe.
In Boyle's Notebook a New York AP column reflects on modern life with humor and critique. It jests about war fantasies, office cushions, cinema trends, desserts, leg of lamb tastes, economics of eggs, work satisfaction, farmers, police, department store elev ators, youth, organ grinders, Madison Avenue, false teeth, gardeners, and foolish fashion choices.
Classified notice text from Okonaaville Oimrs Enterprise issues. Details include republication rights, postal information, address for subscriptions and change of address, and mail subscription rates for Georgia deliveries.
A Christian faced with daily profanity and off color humor at work considers quitting. The guidance urges discernment and witness, balancing whether to stay or leave, seek divine direction, and exhibit inner joy rather than sanctimony while seeking God’s will and daily grace.
John Roderick reflects on a changed American palate and urban growth. He contrasts vintage plain doughnuts with modern donuts and laments obesity, milk trends, and sprawling urban renewal while praising a sought after simple doughnut.
Fredric March, a two time Oscar winner, lingered by the Hombre set with Paul Newman and Martin Balsam. He mused about retirement and family in Italy and Connecticut, noting the long shoot and fatigue while a film crew pressed on in an unusually tough location.
The piece argues Rep H R Gross attacks Lynda Bird Johnson’s Spain trip amid a broader critique of U S foreign spending. Economist N R Danielian promotes a $3.2 billion annual saving plan via SEA reform, aid in kind, tax credits, and tourism shifts, urging presidential action.
VIENTIANE Laos The Laotian air force chief Thao Ma faced removal amid a power clash among Vientiane generals led by Ouane RattisJoun Kouprasith Ahay and Oudorn Sannanikon. US backing bolsters Thao Ma who led daily missions bombing supply routes into South Viet Nam. Souvanna Phouma ordered transfer, then reversed to keep him as air chief, headquarters moved to Vientiane.
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