The Road To Bankruptcy Disarmament And Defeat
An opinion piece argues that Soviet pressure pushes the United States toward unilateral disarmament and bankruptcy. It cites Kennedy era policies, canceled bombers, missile reliance, and massive foreign aid while warning of Russia’s strategic advantage and the need for proven deterrence.
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United States
U.S
Russia
Kennedy-Johnson
America
Citizens Foreign Aid Committee
Lyman Lemnitzer
NATO
Congress
Truman Turns 80 Still Brisk Politician Of Old School
Former President Harry S Truman marks his eightieth birthday still brisk and outspoken though mellowed, maintaining his hard line while reaching out to Republicans. He recently shared a reconciliation with Eisenhower and Nixon at a Gridiron Club dinner, reflecting on a life of decisive action and enduring impact on American history.
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White House
Harry S. Truman
Truman
Eisenhower
Washington
Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Harry Truman
America
Arizona hawk not for target practice column urges gun safety
A Tucson column lamented juvenile target practice on wildlife and urged training and tests for hunting licenses. It noted public complacency on game laws and promoted education by conservation groups and firearm clubs led by Mrs. Bruce Peterson, Tom Gregory, Richard W. Scott, and the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum associate director Lewia Wayne Walker to prevent wildlife killings and protect people.
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Europe
Bruce Peterson
Tucson Rifle Club
Tom Gregory
Tucson Rod and Gun Club
Richard W. Scott
National Rifle Association
Prague May Day riot shows Czech regime in crisis
Roscoe Drummond reports that about 3,000 Prague students clashed with police on May Day, exposing the depths of Czechoslovakia’s Communist regime. He cites World Opinion pieces and Reporter magazine findings noting sixteen years of failed planning, collapsing economy, and food shortages as authorities try to downplay the unrest.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Mars
Charles University
Freedom
Gestapo
Mr. Bailey
Reporter
Europe
Labor probes grow as DOJ uncovers labor union graft cases
Victor Riesel reports that the Justice Department’s Criminal Division now faces 1,870 to 2,000 plus investigations into Taft Hartley and Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act violations across the nation. He cites a high profile New York plumbers union case detailing bids padded by nearly $779,000, with $116,000 to be shared by Local 2, Local 371, and Local 1 officials. The piece urges AFL-CIO self policing to curb a return to past rackets. Copyright 1964.
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Afl-Cio
Herbert Miller
Justice Department
Miller
Bureau of Labor-Management
Jack Cohen
Local 2
Benjamin Schubert
Joseph Slafkiss
Local 1
New York City
This Is Not For Someone Else By Sydney Harris 1944
Sydney Harris argues that blaming others starts with oneself and often manifests as paranoid projection across family and public life. The piece cites a hospital study by Prof. Argyri s of Yale showing nurses projecting limitations onto administrators. It concludes with a warning against sharing such pieces with others who need them more.
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Chris Argyris
Yale
Cellist Ace of War Turns Fighter Pilot Hero
Gene Brooks profiles Col Robert J Rankin a former symphony cellist turned World War II ace and later a key air force commander. He earned five kills in 1944 over Europe and later added more against Messerschmitts while leading the 15th and 13th Fighter Squadrons. Rankin recounts a dramatic dogfight from 1944 and discusses his life balancing music and military duty in Tucson with his wife Louise and two sons.
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Davis-Monthan Afb
Army Air Corps
Squid Shortage Impacts Whaling and Fashion Markets
In Newfoundland a squid shortage disrupts pothead whales and the mink market. Whalers suffer as squid supply dwindles from thousands to hundreds, affecting the fur industry and fashion markets in Chicago and New York.
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Chicago Daily News
Newfoundland
Milady
New York
Chicago
Johnson Overdoing Pace In Campaign Push
The piece argues Lyndon B. Johnson overextends himself during the 1964 campaign trail. It notes a 4 000 strong Democratic women’s gathering at the Sheraton Park and describes the intense security and adulation around his appearances. It warns backing his nomination risks party confusion if incapacitated. It questions Nixon’s motives in seeking the Republican nomination and reflects on Johnson’s demanding schedule and sleep habits.
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Johnson
Cecil B. de Mille
Mr. Johnson
Democratic Party
Democratic National Committee
Freedom, faith, and fellowship in democracy
A daily devotion reflecting Proverbs 25 18 28 on safeguarding freedom through fellowship and faith. It warns that freedom without faith or fellowship leads toward anarchy and loss, urging prayer for divine blessing in collective duty and partnership in a shared mission. Courtesy Tucson Council of Churches.
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God
Jesus
Tucson
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