Powell's fall from power ends long era in Harlem politics
Adam Clayton Powell faced a party discipline crisis after misusing congressional funds. A close caucus vote removed him from the chair of the House Education and Labor Committee, with Democrats fearing racial backlash. The step aside was a formal censure after years of controversial conduct.
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Adam Clayton Powell
Congress
Harlem
Powell
Congressional
House Committee On Education and Labor
Committee On Committees
House
Aot
House of Congress
Stans Seeks Deep Spending Cuts to Avoid Large Deficit
Maurice H. Stans, former Eisenhower budget chief, says a $30 billion to $40 billion deficit could be avoided by as much as $10 billion in nondefense cuts now. He would eliminate price supports, end farm subsidies, shut government lending, and reduce foreign aid, aiming for a future tax cut if the economy slows. He argues cuts should focus on Vietnam rather than domestic programs.
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Maurice H. Stans
Eisenhower
U.S News & World Report
Stans
Vietnam
Abuse of Children Needs Stronger Laws and Action
A Journal of the American Medical Association report estimates at least 10 000 American children are severely beaten each year, with a 50 percent risk of further injury without intervention. Washington psychiatrists Dr. Larry B. Silver and Dr. William Barton note the District of Columbia lacks child abuse laws, and many physicians fail to recognize or report suspected abuse. The study finds abuse spans all groups. stronger legal protection for doctors may be needed to prosecute parents who mistreat children.
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Journal of the American Medical Association
Washington
Larry B. Silver
William Barton
Children’s Hospital
Washington, D. C
District of Columbia
Washington Insight on Shifting North Vietnamese Stance
Washington notes a subtle but clear shift in the Vietnamese war stance with increased public signaling from Hanoi and the Viet Cong. The piece reports on new on the record statements, potential concessions, and Washington’s tentative, bellicose reactions while urging careful, reciprocal gestures to advance talks.
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South Vietnam
United States
Harrison Salisbury
New York Times
Hanoi
Mai van Bo
National Liberation Front
Viet Cong
Front
Visit With Castro In Playboy Interview Highlights Castro Faith And Radicalism
William F Buckley Jr outlines Fidel Castro in a Playboy feature noting his shifting radical stance, Marxist Leninist faith, and claims about U S Cuba relations. The piece quotes Castro on revolutions, missiles, and Cuba as an agricultural paradise, while contrasting his rhetoric with broader U S opinions.
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Playboy Magazine
Fidel Castro
Castro
Panama Canal
Cuba
Playboy
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Rusk
Ghana Air Lines
United States
The Next Great Step Forward in Medicine
A report from the American Association for the Advancement of Science suggests a future where metropolitan medicine centers operate as teams around hospital complexes. Specialization, lab and imaging work, and multiple doctors will become standard, potentially reducing direct patient contact and altering the patient doctor relationship as insurance expands access.
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American Association For the Advancement of Science
Athens Bulldogs Defeat Nelsonville in 46-28 Victory
Johnny Finsterwald poured in 20 points as the undefeated Athens Bulldogs defeated Nelsonville 46-28 before a capacity crowd. John L. Lewis urged AFL CIO unity in leadership at the national level. William Jennings Bryan spoke in Columbus at a state dry convention urging both parties to back a dry vote. Ellis and Hibbard's sale ends soon offering solid oak porch swings with chains for 3.
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John L. Lewis
AFL
CIO
Johnny Finsterwald
Athens Bulldogs
Nelsonville
William Jennings Bryan
Columbus
Ellis and Hibbard’s
Letter to the Editor Welcomes Reader Views
The Messenger invites readers to submit brief opinions on topics of current interest. Include signed name, address, and phone number. Publication reserves the right to select and condense letters.
Formed View By Gordon Beard
A reflective Baltimore piece recounts a late night emergency room visit, focusing on the bewildering questions of hospital intake forms. The narrator notes the tedious preliminaries build stress before treatment, while detailing a minor finger injury and the oddities of insurance questions.
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Gordon Beard
Baltimore
Beard
Gordon
1St Street
Greenwood Acres
Campaign chiefs and a gate attraction for 1968
The 36 Republican Senators chose freshman George Murphy of California as campaign chairman to maximize fundraising for 1968. The move recalls the Goldwater era as Murphy aims to drive money and momentum, while 23 Democratic seats are up for grabs. The North Atlantic logged over 5 million crossings last year, underscoring travel volumes. Christopher Columbus started something.
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George Murphy
California
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Thomas H. Kuchel
South
Barry Goldwater
Murphy
North Atlantic
Christopher Columbus
The Athens Messenger Publication Rates and Mailing Information
The Athens Messenger lists pricing for daily and Sunday editions, carrier and mail delivery options, and subscription terms. Rates cover local Ohio and West Virginia delivery, U.S. possessions, and international mail with periods, amounts, and terms. The notice includes post office classification and mailing address in Athens, Ohio.
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Athens Post Office
the Publishing Co
Union St
Athens
Ohio
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