Rockefeller Anomaly Tests School Aid Split
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller signed a measure to supply textbooks from public funds to private and parochial pupils, then vetoed two vocational training proposals, arguing state aid to religiously affiliated schooling violates the constitution. The episode highlights a split in aid philosophy and the broader trend toward directing services to children rather than to schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Johnson
Rockerfeller
Rockefeller
Growth Projections Put 225 Million Population by 1975
Chase Manhattan Bank combines government and labor data predicting a 17 percent rise nationwide with the South at 19 percent and the West at 28 percent. The postwar generation will raise education levels, with 34 percent college graduates and 58 percent high school graduates, shaping future labor needs and economic potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase Manhattan Bank of New York
South
West
Northeast
Protein Rich Corn Could Ease Global Protein Deficit
A new lysine rich corn strain observed at Purdue could aid diets in kwashiorkor areas. Initial diet tests will occur in Guatemala, with broader impact if similar mutations appear in other grains.
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South America
Guatemala
Kwashiorkor
Purdue University
Lafayette
Ind
Doylestown Model Embraces Local Renewal Over Federal Aid
The town rejects a $500,000 federal offer to revitalize its downtown, launching Operation 64 led by Frank X. Shelley Jr. and Joseph R. Kenny. They document storefronts with watercolors, inspiring rapid remodeling funded largely by local effort and low interest loans, signaling a shift toward self-sufficiency and caution against federal dependency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Barber Conable
R.-N.y
Doylestown
Bucks County
Pennsylvania
Frank X. Shelley Jr
Joseph R. Kenny
Ooen
Fountain House
Shelley
Kenny
Lyndon Johnson
Johnson
Lynda Bird
Washington
Robert Weaver
Philadelphia
Washington, D. C
White House
Inside Report on Whiskey Lobby Seeks One Quart Limit
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak reveal how the whiskey lobby pushed through a one quart per tourist limit as an amendment to a broader tourist spending bill. They note the role of John Watts and Thruston Morton, Tommy Corcoran’s behind the scenes lobbying, and Treasury opposition overridden by House and Senate action amid balance of payments fears. The move targets duty free purchases and may hurt Caribbean economies dependent on cheap whiskey sales.
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Congress
Caribbean
John Watts
Thruston Morton
Washington
Thomas G
Tommy the Cork
Corcoran
White House
Sen
George Smathers
Florida
State Department
Treasury
Johnson Aides Boost Jacobsen In White House Lobby Role
Marvin Watson cautions that Jake Jacobsen may become chief congressional lobbyist as Lawrenc F. O'Brien departs. Jacobsen, a New Jersey born Texan, rose from odd jobs to O'Brien staff and will oversee East Coast and Texas lawmakers. Collins may fill a Commerce post if Smathers withdraws, while loyalty questions swirl amid Florida voters.
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Marvin Watson
Johnson
White House
Jake Jacobsen
Texas White House
Kennedy
Lawrenc F. O’brien
Jacobsen
O’brien
Texas
Commerce
John Connor
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr
Collins
Florida
Federal
Racial Conciliation Service
Sen
George Smathers
Smathers
Spessard Holland
Smat
Fourth Branch: Regulatory Agencies Shape Daily Life
The piece argues the federal regulatory agencies form a powerful fourth branch above the three traditional branches. It cites seven core agencies—FTC FCC ICC CAB FAA SEC FPC—overseeing pricing, communications, railroads, airlines, securities, and energy. Madison would be surprised by this omnipresent governance.
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James Madison
Madison
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Interstate Commission
ICC
Grandaddy Ferce Commission
Grandaddy
Civil Aeronautics, Board—Cab
Federal Aviation Agency
FAA
Ployes
State Department
Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC
Federal Power Commission
FPC
Samuel Eliot Morison
Foiled Again A Town Rethinks Agency Efficacy
The report suggests that despite agency efforts and public skepticism, Madison’s critique gains traction as critics question effectiveness and call for reevaluation of official responses. Local officials weigh reforms amid renewed concern over outcomes.
Seagoing monsters aid Army in central Vietnam base
Huge amphibious craft called Larc and Barc arrive offshore to support a hasty U S buildup near Qui Nhon in Bing Dinh province. Capt Thomas O Donovan says Larc carries six tons and Barc up to 100 tons able to land a full company or a tank. Lt Col Alvin Bowles notes the logistics aim is to support Vietnamese war effort amid guerrilla threats.
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U.S
Thomas O’donovan
Boston
Mass
Army Transportation Company
O'Donovan
Bing Dinh
Qui Nhon
Long
Mother In Law Keeps Old Girlfriends Photo On Display
Dear Abby answers a reader who resents a mother in law’s keeping a former girlfriend’s picture in a prominent frame. Abby says the mother in law is playing a game and advises the couple to limit contact and protect their marriage. A second reader asks how to avoid wedding day kissing, and Abby suggests gentle boundaries. The third letter defends affectionate fathers with sons, arguing that affection does not diminish masculinity.
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Abby
Dad
Confidential note on apology in response to demand
A confidential remark to R. G. states that an apology offered in reply to a demand carries little weight as it is described as a collection of meaningless words.
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R. G
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Rowland Evans and
Robert Novak
Inside Report
Whiskey Lobby
Leroy Collins
Commerce Department
Hers
Ray Bliss
National Committee
Oxford
England
Atlantic Union
Bliss
Tom van Sickle
National
Len Nadasdy
van Sickle
J. Albert House
North Carolina
House
Jules Loh
Tre
Algiers
Hal Boyle
Army Namee
Dear Abby
Hubby
Ohio
W Va
Enterea
Athens
Secord
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