U S Must Find Best Use of Its Power
In the Vietnam era the United States faces new crises worldwide as commitments grow. Jean-Jacques Servan-Schreiber cautions against overreach and urges distributing American involvement more sparingly. The piece argues power has limits and must be used for internal renewal and careful international action.
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U.S
Vietnam
Near East
Congress
Johnson
United States
Jean-Jacques Servan-Schrieber
America
Nixon Critics Show Divided View Of Incoming President
The piece argues critics from the East already denounce Nixon before he takes office. It cites Arthur Schlesinger predicting a bad presidency and notes double standards if Nixon copies Johnsons vanity projects. It concludes Americans gave Nixon broad support and deserve fair evaluation rather than pre judgment.
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Richard Nixon
Nixon
White House
Arthur Schlesinger
Kennedy
Schlesinger
Johnson
Dewey attacks Fifth Amendment as relic hindering justice
In a critique of restricting self incrimination, Thomas E. Dewey argues for mandatory questioning by government bodies and warns that replacing protections would resemble witch hunts. He calls for penal reform, faster fair prosecution, and improved police and courts to rehabilitate rather than merely incarcerate.
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Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
New York City
Supreme Court
Quotations from Bible and writers in today’s page
A collection of famous quotes appears including a Bible verse from 1 Corinthians 3 13 and sayings by Miguel Cervantes and Kahlil Gibran about effort truth and parental influence. The lines offer moral guidance and reflections on work and parenting.
Subscription rates for Austin area newspapers updated
The notice lists home delivery and mail subscription rates for Thomson Newspapers in Austin Minnesota. Rates cover weekly and monthly options for local delivery within 56 miles and rural areas, plus all US armed forces addresses via AP or FPO.
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Richard Gross
Minn
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Arene
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F.P.O
Turn Back the Clock at Hayfield Village Election
Incumbents won in Hayfield with very light turnout of 54 ballots. A $32,000 swimming pool bond was sold by the City Council at 2 percent, to be built in Austin State Park on land leased by Minnesota.
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Austin State Park
State of
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Fat farm handouts draw public ire and aid to wealthy owners
Government funds poured into farming drew criticism as five operators received over a million dollars and thousands more between fifty thousand and a million. The South and Southwest produced 90 percent of large checks while Mississippi shows high per farm payouts and a son of a prominent senator benefited from retirement land payments. Congress debated limits, but Senate conferees blocked a 20 thousand cap. Tax strategies drew attention as wealthy individuals shift into cattle ventures for deductions and capital gains treatment.
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Mississippi
James Eastland
House
Senate
Congress
Internal Revenue Service
Labor Political Chiefs Assure HHH He Is Still Dems Leader
Labor chiefs meeting at Sea farers International Union center pledge Hubert Humphrey remains Democratic leader. They praise his ties to labor and plan to block Nixon in 1970 elections, citing labor as the party’s inner backbone and ready to reshape the party apparatus.
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Maryland
Chesapeake
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Nixon
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Utah
Ted Kennedy
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West Virginia
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Democratic Party
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Detroit
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Walter Reuther
New Democratic Coalition
George McGovern
Ed Muskie
Labor’s pivotal role in 1968 election and Humphrey path
Labor support falls from 24 percent to 10-12 percent across areas, signaling labor votes as decisive in the upcoming election. Republicans must target this bloc. Piney Point leaders indicate the movement backs Hubert Humphrey as counterattack leader, while labor chiefs doubt Nixon’s honeymoon and await Humphrey’s announced base in two weeks. AFL-CIO President Meany travels with Humphrey ally. Hong Kong flu named as China flu dispute prompts criticism from Hong Kong official Huang Mong Hua.
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Piney Point
Hubert Humphrey
Dick Nixon
White House
Humphrey
Washington
Afl-Cio
Meany
Publishers Hall Syndicate
Family Lawyer Bill Collector Treads Legal Line
An ABA public service piece by Will Bernard notes debt collection methods walk a fine line between lawful prompts and unlawful harassment. It cites cases where threats or labeling debts as bad carried liability for collectors but accepts lawful reminders and reasonable calls within limits.
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American Bar Association Public Service
Will Bernard
Self-Discipline Key to Curb Hatred Say Critics
Bruce Biossat argues hatred thrives when exposed but real progress comes from suppressing and blunting hostility. He cites the 1968 campaign and New York teachers strike, urging accommodation across races and beliefs to sustain a free, secure society.
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Washington
NEA
New York
Humphrey
Richard Nixon
George Wallace
Community weighs site for new Voc Tech near Junior College
A letter to the Herald argues for locating Austin's proposed Vocational Technical School near the State Junior College property along IS-90. The writer notes state officials and planning input favor this site, cites the Junior College’s 90 acres and district land price, and urges cost reduction in the 1969 school budget while supporting strong local schools.
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the Herald
Austin City Planning Commission
Helland
State Junior College System
Voc- Tech
Austin
Today in History highlights from 1968 and earlier events
On this date milestones include the 1898 treaty ending the Spanish American War and cession of territories to the United States. Mississippi statehood in 1817 and Nobel prize milestones mark the period, with MLK Jr receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 and other notable events through 1969.
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Associated Press
Paris
Philippine Islands
Puerto Rico
Guam
United States
Mississippi
Alfred Nobel
Martin Luther King Jr
Taft: First and Only U.S. Chief Justice
William Howard Taft became the first and only person to serve as both president of the United States and Chief Justice. He was appointed Chief Justice in 1921 by President Warren G. Harding and served on the Supreme Court thereafter.
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United States
William Howard Taft
Warren Harding
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