Charity Fund-Raising Cost Draws Criticism
A half dozen major Minnesota charities faced critique for spending 25 to 33 percent of raised funds on campaigns. The Minnesota Community Research Council and St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce note these costs, contrasting with the United Funds model that directs about 5 percent to campaigns and supports 19 organizations. The article argues United Funds offers lower costs and single drives benefiting donors and agencies.
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Minnesota Community Research Council
St. Paul
United Funds
Austin United Funds
Wealth by birth or growth industries fuels fortunes
Fortune Magazine notes that about half of the 66 Americans worth $150 million or more inherited millions. It cites J. Paul Getty and Howard Hughes as examples and argues new fortunes arise from growing industries like communications, drugs, cosmetics, insurance, and tech.
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Fortune Magazine
J. Paul Getty
Howard Hughes
Fortune Magaine
William L. McKnight
St. Paul
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Co
Fortune
Law Day calls for overhaul of courts and law enforcement
A public opinion piece argues law and order need strengthening amid rising crime and civil disobedience. It cites a Christian Science Monitor report detailing Chicago judges’ short sessions, delayed arraignments, and political appointments, urging professional upgrades and broader respect for law.
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U.S. Supreme Court
The
Christian Science Monitor
Chicago
Nature or nurture in crime linked to XYY biology
New York Times notes that genetics may influence criminal behavior with XYY men showing taller stature acne and higher prison mental hospital representation. It cautions against quick judgments of responsibility while suggesting early detection could enable preventive measures though chromosomes are not the sole factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
James H. Doolittle
Tokyo
George Washington
Boston
Quotations on duty and obedience from Titus 3 1 and Francis Lieber
A brief compilation notes Titus 3 1 urging submission to rulers and readiness for honest work and adds Francis Lieber on law and self denial as prerequisites for liberty and greatness.
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Francis Lieber
Turn Back the Clock Celebrations Linked to Northwest Territory Arrival
A Aug 17 town celebration marks the caravan arrival celebrating the Ordinance of 1787 and Northwest Territory creation. Dennis Mealy, 4, found in the street with a red tulip, was returned home after police involvement. Ernest Larson named district extension chair for Spamland Scout District. a new Austin postal route was authorized by Minneapolis regional post office.
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Usin
Northwest Territory
Dennis Michael Mealy
Glenn Nelson
James Mealy
Dennis
Nelson
Ernest Larson
Spamland
Duane Rasmussen
Austin
Minneapolis
Elmer Requa
Pot Pourri Yearly Tax Refunds Rise and Civic Commentary
Tax refunds rise with 32.5 million of 39 million filers receiving returns, up from 27 million. Fortunes listed include William L. McKnight of Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing. Dowtown mall ideas, pedestrian friendly city planning, and a French parish priest using a 25,000-volt foghorn alms box are noted alongside Governor LeVander’s fishing party at Leech Lake opening Minnesota’s fishing season.
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Uncle Sam
World News Service
France
LeVander
Leech Lake
Minnesota
Goldberg and Kennedy seek labor chiefs in camp
Arthur Goldberg resigns as U N ambassador and aligns with Robert Kennedy. The move shifts liberal labor support toward Kennedy, with Goldberg using contacts to rally labor leaders and political figures while Johnson faces internal criticism.
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Goldberg
RFK
Labor Chiefs
New York
Lyndon Johnson
Bob Kennedy
Arthur Goldberg
Kennedy
U.N
Sen. Kennedy
Johnson
Washington
Bob
White House
Hubert
Humphrey
Liberal Party
Party
Jack Kennedy
Vietnam
Ladies Garment Workers
Lou Stulberg
McCarthy
Don Harrington
Messrs
Sen
Arthur
Organized Labor
George Meany
Meany
Robert Kennedy
Johnson, Humphrey and Rusk
Publishers-Hall Syndicate
New Studies of Typical American Woman Attract Attention
A satirical column notes 3 650 studies of the Typical American Woman in progress across press, camera and labs. It mocks U S Public Health Service findings claiming accident prone and accident free types differ in height mood and organization while imagining an ideal woman aided by staff and gadgets.
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Ward Cannel
U.S. Public Health Service
Heads or Tails Settle Contract
A coin toss decided a regional library contract at the Norwalk Civic Center. R. J. Daum Construction Co and W. E. Lyons Co submitted identical bids of 1,033,000 dollars. Lyons won the toss when Lyons called heads.
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Los Angeles
Norwalk Civic Center
R. J. Daum Construction Co
W. E. Lyons Co
Lyons Co
Brownie the dog killed on Austin farm
Mrs James Lastine of Austin Minnesota writes about her beloved dog Brownie shot and killed after he wandered from the farm. She laments the cruelty of killing and urges humane acts while recalling Brownie s loving nature and watchdog duties.
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Brownie
Vietnam
James Lastine
R.R
Austin, Minn
May Day Highlights Across History
May 1 marks notable events from 1893 Penny Post cards on sale 1873 to the 1931 Empire State Building dedication and 1944 Stalin May Day order. Other milestones include the 1945 Hitler death announcement and 1958 review in Moscow honoring Nasser.
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Adm
George Dewey
Manila Bay
U.S. Post Office
Chicago
Empire State Building
New York
Alfred E. Smith
Joseph Stalin
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Gamel Abdel Nasser
Moscow
Red Square
Viet Guerrillas Penetrate VC Held Areas in Laos Report
In Laos vignettes, a journalist joins three 10 man guerrilla teams infiltrating a Viet Cong hamlet cluster for intelligence and psychological warfare. They distribute propaganda, supply aid, and collect local intelligence while a medic provides limited care. The operation aims to weaken the VC and win villagers’ cooperation for future government action.
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Vientiane
Laos
Nea
South Vietnam
Mao Tse-tung
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A. Richard Gross
Thomson Newspapers, Inc
U.S
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A.P.O
F.P.O
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Manhattan
Dean Rusk
Berry Worl
NEA, Inc
Associated Press
Ray Cromley
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