Democracy at Odds and Global Terrors Echoed in Senate Cuts
The essay contrasts democracy with monarchy and cites Viet Nam era tensions, noting cynics threaten democracy and praising patient, informed citizenry. It discusses Senate spending trends including 142 million for a supersonic transport and raises doubts about SST necessity. It ends with the 1916 Rasputin assassination and its link to looming revolution in Russia.
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Fisher Ames
Viet Nam
Congress
Republic
U.S. Senate
House
Johnson
Senate
Wilbur Mills
Ways and Means Committee
Appropriations Committee
White House
Stalin Warns Japs Against Back-Stab In War News
The Star Files reports the Russian defense at Stalingrad and the Caucasus as unbroken, noting Japanese temptations toward Oriental Russia. Taylor L. Barr begins service with the Army Signal Corps. Charles Affleck and sister Madge Affleck join U S service. Afflecks linked to Norfolk customs and Washington licensing board. Hack property piers required sinking oak piles to stabilize quicksand for the Winchester and Western Railroad.
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Stalin
Stalingrad
Caucasus
Oriental Russia
Taylor L. Barr
Army Signal Corps
Charles Affleck
Madge Affleck
United States Service
Mr. Affleck
Custom House
Norfolk
Miss Affleck
Washington
Hack
Winchester
Winchester and Western Railroad
Peter the Fisherman Turned World Figure by Jesus
The meditation reflects on Peter’s transformation from a humble Sea of Galilee fisherman to a pivotal Christian leader. It notes his initial dismissal by contemporaries, his martyrdom, and the belief that Christ elevates humble followers to high purpose if they trust and follow Him.
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Simon Peter
Sea of Galilee
Peter
Jesus
Christ
Johnson frames Vietnam war as defense of U S security
President Johnson in his national address framed the war as essential to American security, arguing that stopping communism in Vietnam is crucial to the United States. Senate debate followed, with Dirksen defending and Fulbright questioning the objective and impact on U S stability. Senate discussions on bombing, timing, and restraint dominated the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vietnam
Johnson
United States
Dwight D. Eisenhower
South Vietnam
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Asia
Pacific
Sen
J. W. Fulbright
Arkansas
Fulbright
Securi
Dirksen
Stuart Symington
D-Mo
North Vietnam
Symington
Hanoi
Thomas H. Kuchel
California
Republicans
Kuchel
Henry M. Jackson
Warren G. Magnuson
Washington and Sons
George Murphy
America
Southeast Asia
Free Asia
Missouri
U.S
United State
Goals and daydream plans keep life from rusting away
HAL BOYLE argues goals prevent stagnation and boredom. He contrasts real goals with daydream aims and lists whimsical fantasies, from hypnotizing a rhino ceros to dining in Buckingham Palace, illustrating how daydreams enrich life even as they remain unattainable.
Barbs by Phil Pastoret in Domestic Humor
A collection of light satirical quips about household life. The piece mocks holiday fireworks, coffee shortages, and bathroom routines, noting how children choosing bath times can be a playful preventive measure.
Senate leaders urge nonpartisan approach to Vietnam war
Senators Kuchel and Dirksen urge that domestic politics not shape Southeast Asia policy. They advocate a firm but sincere peace effort, warning that appeasement signals could empower North Vietnam. The drift toward bipartisan handling aims to deter prolonged conflict until the 1968 vote.
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Washington
Senate
Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Thomas H. Kuchel
California
America
Dirksen
Kuchel
Mike Mansfield
Montana
North
South
United States
Change Within Before Altering Nature
Quotation reflects on human and animal change, noting that people overlook self transformation while pondering broad shifts. It cites Jeremiah 13 23 and Tolstoy to underscore the futility of seeking external change without personal reform.
Coronary Care Units Save Lives Across Hospitals
Coronary care units now in over 300 U.S. hospitals are praised as the decade’s key life-saving measure. They continuously monitor heart attack patients, detect trouble early, and use drugs or a pacemaker to restore rhythm, with trained nurses central to success.
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United States
Ccus
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