Federal housing programs scare Washington Township councils
An editorial warns that new federal housing and urban renewal funds demand citywide plans and home inspections, threatening privacy as officials push for code enforcement in Fremont Newark and Union City. It argues private homes may be searched to qualify for aid, urging councils to scrutinize the implications now.
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Delay in Hong Kong flu vaccine spurs creative theories
A quirky debate emerges linking rooster shortages to vaccine delay and a tailor cites a study claiming female terms reveal national traits. The piece questions the reliability of such figures and wonders if the researcher can back up his claims with data.
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NATO Reassurance Failing Amid Rising Nuclear Pressures
A prescient critique notes reduced NATO ground strength via rotation and borrowing, risking higher nuclear reliance. It argues the U.S. Army’s two weeks of readiness and divided European holdings jeopardize alliance stability, while Nixon faces strong opposition at home and abroad to any rapid rearmament program.
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Voice Of The People Objects To Handling Of S F State Story
Reader letters criticize the newspaper for front page photos and coverage of a San Francisco State College incident. The writer accuses editors of siding with agitators, urges against mediation with protesters, and urges focusing on the injured officer and fires before discussing causes.
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Press Bias and the Call to Question What Readers Should Do
Theodore White warns that press coverage is becoming involved in political struggles. US News & World Report notes rising partisanship and TV influence at Chicago conventions. The piece urges readers to critically assess questions, quotes, and visuals rather than accept statements at face value.
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Don MacLean Proposes Poverty Credit Card Concept
Washington columnist Don MacLean suggests a single government backed poverty credit card to replace many aid programs. He argues it would deliver direct funds, reduce admin costs, and preserve dignity by letting the poor shop like others, with penalties for overspending and rewards for responsible use.
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Handwriting study analyzes Humphrey political drives
Russell Kirk reviews Hubert Humphrey's handwriting, based on sample analysis by Odell. He portrays Humphrey as a volatile yet capable figure with strong emotions, rapid but sometimes vague thinking, and a desire for change. Kirk notes potential future roles and hints at a 1970 Minnesota Senate bid against McCarthy, with party shifts possible if Labor or Liberal affiliates run.
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Mississippi Joins Union as Twentieth State
A historical note recalls Mississippi’s admission to the United States in 1817 as the 20th state. Other items mark Spain signing the Treaty of Paris in 1838 ending the Spanish American War and ceding territories to the U.S., Nobel prizes beginning in 1901, and Japanese landings in the Philippines in 1941. A Dickinson quote closes.
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