Investigating Riots Stirs Public Debate on Communism
Congressman Richard L. Roudebush notes preliminary findings by the House Un American Activities Committee on 70 disturbances from 1964 to 1966, with 80 percent riot classifications and 10 percent linked to communism. He cites organized youth recruitment and Molotov cocktail training, urging hearings to determine communist involvement and root causes while anticipating debates and propaganda.
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Richard L. Rouderbush
Noblesville
Indianapolis
Chicago
America
House UN- American Activities Committee
Roudebush
Congress
Labor Board ruling taints union recognition delay concerns
In a National Labor Relations Board decision a case questions whether delaying union recognition after a plant election is penalized. The examiner ruled the company acted in good faith yet should compensate the employer for wage and benefit increases it might have achieved with prompt bargaining, raising questions about reasonableness and guilt.
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National Labor Relations Board
NLRB
The
Wall Street Journal
Can't Legislate Perfection In Electric Power Systems
A June blackout affected 13 million people across Delaware eastern Pennsylvania most of New Jersey and part of Maryland highlighting limits of foolproof power. Demand for electric power doubles every decade with growth outlays near $80 billion by 1970 as industry and government push toward highly interconnected systems.
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Delaware
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Maryland
United States
Switching Certainteed for American Home Products in 1960s investing
A reader asks if he should switch from Certainteed Products after a 22 percent gain to a stock with better long term growth. The column notes CertainTeed’s four year earnings decline and suggests American Home Products as a steadier choice, while explaining short against the box as a hedge strategy. Tax questions are deferred to professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lougdterin
Spcar
fGen Fea. Corp
A License to Steal in Detroit Riots Provokes Debate
Paul Harvey condemns looting during Detroit’s July riots, linking vandalism to welfare rhetoric and government handouts. He argues jobs exist, cites Black Power essays, and warns of a culture of guaranteed income fueling crime, while stressing the poor deserve aid without violence.
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Detroit
Johnson
Harvey
Jay
Fas
Black Power
Newark
N.J
SNCC
H. Rap Brown
America
Geo
Fea. Corp
Public health letters urge cautious clinic visits and dental care
A reader criticizes overreliance on hospital checkups and clinics, praising year‑known doctors for personalized advice. The letter promotes dental health, referencing Save Your Teeth and linking tooth loss to reduced life expectancy, while warning about disease risk and urging readers to consult familiar physicians and follow postal submission rules.
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Bio
Pocket Cyclopedia of Health
Overpopulation Debate and India’s Birth Control Push
A sociologist questions private reproductive choice versus societal cost as a growing public issue. India's government promotes birth control and sterilization amid a population surge of about 300 million, with proposals to tax single men, cap exemptions for families beyond three children, reward two-child limits, raise early marriage ages, and legalize abortion.
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America
India
Ministry For
Sripati Thandrasekhar
América
The Worry Clinic Dr Kay learns about Hypochondriacs
Dr Kay, a GP, cites six British patients with Manehausen Syndrome costing over 100000 pounds and 500 hospital admissions plus 15 operations. He warns about hypochondriacs who feign illness to avoid duties, and notes how parents and spouses fuel worries.
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Kay
Crane
England
Folklore selections reflect times via quotations
A compiled set of quotations from diverse authors and sources shows social observations on news, responsibility, city life, gender roles, and cultural commentary. Notable voices include Paul Harvey, Roger Tatarian, G. Ky Chesterton, and an Associated Press dispatch from Caracas.
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Paul Harvey
Roger Tatarian
United Press, International
The Price of Revolution and Its Aftermath
A condensed critique of revolutionary movements arguing that violence and disorder erode liberal gains. Cites D W Brogan's book and Ralph Ellison while warning that fearless advocacy for civil disobedience leads to widespread harm. Points to Detroit and other cities showing how “freedom” can resemble lawless upheaval.
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Ralph Ellison
Autho
Ellson
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Toledo
Waukegan
Lima
Rochester
Gen
Fea. Corp
Around the World Ship Records and Advertising Ideas
James B. Martin notes modern ships lack an around the world record tour and recalls historical world cruising feats. He cites Magellan and Drake era ships, later vessels like Constitution and James Baines, and argues current lines have not broken a true global sailing record.
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Martin
Magellan
Victory
Drake
Golden Hind
Gray
Columbia
Wilkes
Vincemse
Percival
Constitution
McDowell
James Baines
Howettt
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Raymond A. Reed
Eanident
Treasueer
Closs Paisogy
Roteni
Medivon
Advanc
Meaditon
Indiana
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Brady
Ly Dy
William Brady
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California
Worry Clinic
George W. Crone
Kay Co Plains
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A. C. Dvy
Ivy
William Wade
Wade
Broadway
God
G. Ky Chesterton
Raul Valera
Federal District
Caracas
Venezuela
al- Tos
D. W. Brogan
Stokely Carmichael
Floyd McKissick
Bee
Dr. Marlin Luther King
King
James Win
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Adam Clay
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