Congress not inactive as Johnson supporters claim
The piece argues the current Congress has enacted substantial bills despite clashes with President Johnson. It notes civil rights and consumer measures, truth in lending, auto insurance investigation, school lunch programs, fire safety, gold removal from the dollar, export bank extensions, savings and loan regulation, and equal employment for older workers, with upcoming housing and tax bills eyed.
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Johnson
Congress
Double Standard in World View of Vietnam War
Opinion argues that global reaction to Viet Cong terror in Saigon is biased against the United States and North Vietnam. It asserts Western countries condemn U S retaliation but excuse Viet Cong violence, urging fair judgment to press for peace in Paris negotiations. Ambassador Harriman warns that U S patience has limits and calls for balanced world views to advance negotiations.
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United States
North Vietnam
Saigon
Hanoi
Paris
Harriman
Commerce Clearing House
Repor
Illinois
Minnesota
Humphrey Stands Firm On War Support Despite McCarthy Pressure
Vice President Hubert Humphrey reiterates full backing of Johnson's Vietnam war policy amid McCarthy urging doubts. A spokesman rejects Moyers claim of private disagreement, insisting the vice president does not speak privately what he won't in public. The conflict centers on the war stance ahead of the Democratic convention.
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Hubert Humphrey
Johnson
Bill Moyers
Humphrey
Sen
Eugene McCarthy
McCarthy
McCarthy-Humphrey
Red Wing debate on conservatism and growth prospects
In Red Wing, staff views label the city as too conservative while urging Open doors for industry and downtown redevelopment. The piece notes upcoming school bond debates and calls for progress in education, charter modernization, and waterfront recreation. Also quotes Leviticus and Kempis, with campus notes from Massachusetts on a three dollar per student tutoring fund for Black students.
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Red Wing
Chamber of Commerce
Industrial Development Corporation
Red Wing-Burnside Union
YMCA
Cooperative not liable for metallicizing lines by power coop
Nobles County district court rules that a rural electric association bears no cost for metallicizing telephone lines running parallel to its electric right of way. The decision impacts rural electrification projects in Mower and nearby Minnesota counties.
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Mower
Minnesota
Nobles County District Court
Cooperative Electric Association
Early elm disease screening and city hiring plans
The Park and Recreation Board has received 125 requests for elm inspections this year and expects more in 1968 as public awareness grows. They may hire a part time inspector to handle high demand, arguing early detection fights Dutch Elm disease cost effectively.
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Park and Recreation Board
Myers
Rev. Myers
Frank W. Gery
St. Olaf College
Guns fueling mob violence fly under study by commission
Column argues the President Johnson commission on violence ignores Mafia gun networks. It cites hijackings of 100 pistols, trafficking through unions, and Mafia influence across New York, Chicago, and Boston, claiming violence costs public funds and endangers cities. The piece urges immediate, concrete action over philosophical talk.
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Victor Reese
Washington
D.C
Cosa Nostra
Johnson
Commission On Violence
Violence Commission
New York City
John F. Kennedy
Manhattan
Joe Saccomanno
Yonkes
N. Y
New York State Investigation Commission
New York Crime Commission
America
Laborers’ International Union
New York
Chicago
Miami
Florida
Philadelphia
Detroit
George Romney
Bob Kennedy
MCB
Boston
Violence and Crime Tied to Mob Control Across Ghettos
A 1968 syndicated column argues the mob finances gambling loansharking and unions, enabling control over minority workers and local vice. It criticizes a white house commission plan for sociological sit ins and calls for universal violence prevention without sacred cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Public concerns raise questions on Austin ambulance service
Letters to the editor question the denial of a second Austin ambulance license after a 22 minute response to a June 4 incident. They reference unused American Legion ambulances and call for on call health officer coverage during vacations.
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the Herald
Austin
Northwest Diamond
American Legion
Ironic forces stifle cries for new leadership in U S
Washington analysis notes the 1968 ferment for change centers on Kennedy and McCarthy but both lack broad party backing. It argues militants’ uglier tone alienates voters, reducing odds for a unified reform leader while McCarthy’s calm image appeals to moderates and conservatives.
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U. S
Washington
NEA
Sen
Robert F. Kennedy
New York
California
Democratic Party
Eugene McCarthy
Kennedy
U.S
Today in History June 20 1968 highlights
Key events listed include the 1789 start of the French Revolution and Western history milestones. Notable items cover Maryland land grant to Lord Baltimore in 1632, Victoria’s accession in 1837, West Virginia statehood in 1863, Alaska purchase treaty in 1867, Guam seizure in 1898, Taft nomination in 1908, and Cold War era diplomatic steps and Middle East peace proposals from recent years.
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Maryland
Lord Baltimore
England
William IV
Victoria
West Virginia
Andrew Johnson
United States
Alaska
Russia
Guam
Chicago
William Howard Taft
Ohio
Tunisia
Morocco
National Front
Tunis
Algeria
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Thomas A. Kempis
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Vik Udite
Campus That
University of Massachusetts
Martin Luther King Jr
University At
Amherst
Columbia University
Providence Journal
R. T. Dahilly
Secetary
Mower County
Hormel
Hormel Co
Richard Arney
Eastwood Road
Michigan State University
Lansing
Austin Swim Club
Ulm Journal
Rhoda Lunda
Edina
Nancy Braatas
Rochester
Edina High School
Lunda
Canadian Agricultural Department
Publishers-Hall Syndicate
NEA, Inc
Austin and
Ciy Council
Shirle O'Shaughnessy
17Th St
F. W. Briges
Summerset I
Miss Thompson
ASJC
Gerry
Bruce Biossat
Vietnam
THE
Associated Press
Soviet Union
Moscow
Middle East
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