A Tale Of Two Parties Struggles Split Congress Power
After the first week of the new 90th Congress, Democrats show disarray in both houses while Republicans unite to curb Democratic leadership. Powell loses chairmanship amid ethics inquiry. 21 day rule on Admin bills dies. In the Senate Muskie fades, Byrd and Clark vie for secretary role as Mansfield era nears. Republicans maintain unity through compromise, Democrats fracture under pressure.
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Democratic Party
Adam Clayton Powell
Rules Committee
Senate
Edmund E. Muskie
Ing
Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Sen
Joseph
Clark
Pennsylvania
Muskie
Byrd
Russell B. Long
Louisiana
Mike Mansfield
Montana
George Murphy
California
Senate Republican Campaign Committee
Hugh Scott
Scott
Senate House
Mayor Lindsay Eyes Tax Plan to Ease Returns
No tax return plan would exempt New York wage earners under 6000 dollars from city income tax filing. The city estimates $1.3 million saved by skipping checks on minor differences and urges federal adoption to spare millions from extra paperwork and headaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John V. Lindsay
New York
Action Without Heroics in Middle Age Fitness Program
Dr. Thomas K. Cureton led a pilot gym program titled action but not heroics to combat sedentary lifestyles among middle aged men. Starting in Chicago and expanding to New York, the routine features 45 minutes of walking, jogging, sprinting, stretching, and deep breathing, three times weekly, with no competition. Participants exercise for personal health, not to beat others, aiming for movement, better heart health, lower blood pressure, improved sleep, and greater productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas K. Cureton
University of Illinois
Chicago
New York
Lic Gymnasium
China Turmoil Could Shift Vietnam War Dynamics
Joseph Alsop analyzes how upheaval in communist China threatens Hanoi's war effort. Rail stoppages and provincial resistance risk cutting China's aid to North Vietnam, including rice and Chinese weapons, potentially altering the Viet Nam war's trajectory. The Chinese power struggle worries Hanoi, whose leaders stay notably silent.
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China
Mao
North Vietnam
Nanning
Pingchow
Hanoi
Harrison Salisbury
Salisbury
NVA
Mao Tse-tung
Lin Piao
Electoral College reform debate from a conservative view
The piece critiques the American Bar Association's call for direct nationwide popular voting for president. It warns such change undermines federalism, notes the flaws of winner take all, and presents district or proportional plans as preserving state citizenship. It cites historical votes and urges preservation of the constitutional system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Burckhardt
Tocqueville
Burke
American Bar Association
Commission
Indiana
Birch Bayh
Judiciary
ABA Commission
New York
Johnson
California
Goldwater
ABA
United States
Congress
Senate
Sen. Bayh
House of Our Fathers
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Commendation for Sheltering Arms Hospital Fire Response
A community letter lauds Sheltering Arms Hospital staff for averting a major catastrophe during a Saturday night fire. Virginia Kim and Lurene Thom are singled out for actions turning off oxygen, removing tanks, and smothering flames. Fire Chief Charles Dalton and firefighters are praised for rapid response and training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Virginia Kim
Lurene Thomas Merit
Charles Dalton
James Anastas
Richard Shedd
Dalton
John Wesley Seay
D.D
First Methodist Church
Athens
City seeks parks to use surplus for playgrounds
The writer asks how a city can end a year with a budget surplus yet lack attractive parks. They urge creating small playgrounds with sand boxes benches and swings to improve Athens for residents of all ages.
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the Messenger
Athens
Wages Rise for Millions as Federal Minimum Goes Up
Congress enacted new minimum wage scales that boost pay for almost 30 million workers. The initial raise from 1.25 to 1.40 per hour takes effect February 1, with additional steps to 1.60 by 1971. The plan expands coverage, faces some business adjustment concerns, and aims to curb inflation over the long run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Athens airport to stay open under 24 hour guard ruling
The Messenger cites Gordon K. Bush saying Athens airport is among 14 in Southeastern Ohio to remain open under CAA guard rules. County engineer Harry Dust announces a $520,274 WPA road and bridge project for Athens County. Mrs. Ethel Byrne draws 30 days on Blackwell's Island over ties to New York birth control clinic. Alanis calls his loss to Thor Olson the best man he ever met and predicts future championship.
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Athens
Ohio
CAA
Gordon K. Bush
Area Ten
State Board of Aeronautics
Harry Dust
Athens County
Ethel Byrne
Blackwell's Island
Margaret Sanger
New York City
Alanis
Turk
Thor Olson
Athens Opera House
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Electoral College Reform
Herbert Hoover
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