Hatch Act reshapes government workers political bans
A 1939 Hatch Act restricted federal and federally funded workers from partisan political activity. Named after sponsor Sen Carl A Hatch, the act drew on Civil Service recommendations. A recent revision last October loosened limits for state and local employees, allowing broad political activity except running for partisan office.
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Congress
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Carl A. Hatch
D-N.m
Civil Service Commission
Go It Along Fathers Society Faces Shifts In Custody And Rights
A Census Bureau figure estimates 846000 children live with bachelor, widower, or divorce fathers, challenging the notion that mothers alone rear children. Experts note changing attitudes and court rulings expanding paternal rights, including Social Security aid reforms and widower custody recognition. Federal Hatch Act debates persist amid concerns over political restrictions and patronage history as lawmakers consider repeal arguments.
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Lee
New York Hospital
Cornell Medical Center
Salk
de. Salic
Supreme Court
New Jersey
Will Rogers Quotes on War and Nation Defense
Will Rogers offers dated aphorisms criticizing diplomacy and wartime illusions. He notes wars persist after treaties, defense costs blind public memory, and few grasp true purposes of conflicts. He cites January 1935 remarks and earlier quips on honor, power, and preparedness, edited by Bryan Sterling for the Will Rogers Memorial.
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Bryan Sterling
Will Rogers
Black leader Jesse Jackson calls for black self discipline
Washington reflects on Jesse Jackson urging blacks to return to old fashioned virtues as a path to improvement. He advocates abstinence from alcohol and nicotine, emphasizes self discipline, and argues personal responsibility over root causes and white blame. The piece contrasts reactions from Vernon Jordan and Roy Wilkins, noting mixed reception among black leaders.
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Travew Telly
Washington
Jesse Jackson
Jackson
Hiss
Roy Wilkins
Abne Guiltree
Howard University
Gullattee
D.C
Vietnam turmoil sparks fear in Japan on communism
A senior Japanese Foreign Office diplomat describes Hanoi taking over the National Bank of Vietnam and Hanoi officials failing to grasp capitalism. He notes South Vietnamese bank directors must teach the North, while Japan fears spread of communism in Southeast Asia and its impact on shipping routes and regional security.
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Japan
Hanoi
Saigon
National Bank of Vietnam
Tokyo
Cambodia
South Vietnam
Thailand
Singapore
Malaysia
Indonesia
Phillippines
Motueeu Straits
Khmer Rouge
Khieu Simphan
Phnom Penh
Jeng-Sary
Foreign Office
Russia
Ching
Asia
Kuriles
Sakhalin
Korea
America
South Korea
Continental
Americas
Kim 9 Sung
North Korea
Sth
Park Chung Hee
T Ve
Mainichi
Sten
Hatch Act Debate Hovering As Congress Weighs Reform
Representative Gladys Spellman asks federal workers in the Washington area to vote on a Hatch Act change via post cards. Of 271 replies, 231 favored amending the act while 40 opposed. Most responses were preprinted ecards, with just 68 originals, 28 in favor and 40 against. unions back reform though some federal employees fear increased political pressure. Congress has yet to vote on any amendment.
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William Clay
D.ma
Clay
House Post Office and Civil Service Committee
California
Denver
Colo
Washington
Congress
Gladys N. Spellman
Maryland Democrat
Washington Area
House
Spellman
Federal
Independent
National Federation of Federal Employes Union
Military hangs tough on world affairs amid budget fights
Holmes Alexander reviews a World Future Society convention in Washington and critiques American militarism and investment in the defense complex. He notes Kennedy era Pugwash ties, the Senate’s $25 billion weapons bill, and the Pentagon’s RDT&E program as central to U.S. policy and imperial reach. The piece argues the military establishment preserves independence but risks a Marxist-Leninist outcome if restraint falters.
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Washington
World Future Society
Washington Hilton
Warren Wagar
New York University
One World
Amelia
Russia
Onder
Professor Wagar
Kennedy
Wingat
West
Chase Manhattan Bank
Ario
Standaside
Eisenhower
Ike
Kremlin
U.S. Senate
Senate
Ottrick
Villifeing
Military Industria
Defense Department
Soviet
TON
VT McNaught Syndicate. Inc
Where To Write Your Legislators
A compact directory listing contact addresses for senior U S senators and representatives in Washington and Indiana state lawmakers. It names Hartke Hagh Hillis Sharp Edwards Jessup Teague Blevins Campbell Dellinger and others with office locations in the Old Senate Building Longworth House Office Building and the Indiana State House.
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Congress
Sen. R. Vance Hartke
Senate
Washington, D.C
Sen
Birely E. Hagh Jr
General Assembly
Martin K. Edwards
Indiana State Senate
State House
Indianapolis
Ind
Roger L. Jessup
Indiana
State Senate
Tom Teague
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Sonday
Cervier
Dallaber
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Eye Si Am
Washington Post
SAACR
Hayakawa
United States
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Americ
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Alexander
Rep
Elwood MH. Hillis
Ind. Ltd Dist
Longworth
Phillip Sharp
40Th Dist
Craig Campbell
House of Representatives
Richard M. Dellinger
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