A Wider War on Crime Editorials
The editorial argues federal powers are limited in crime control, stressing three main paths for federal action: mail order gun restrictions, drug and narcotics regulation with rehab aims, and intensified federal pursuit of organized racketeering. It supports Johnson’s proposals and urges continued social reforms to curb the rising crime rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Goldwater
Washington
Johnson
Congress
Justice Department
Walter Lippmann
United States
New York State
England
Sweden
Jengland
National Rifle Association
NRA
Switzerland
Republic
Vermont
Plice
Harvey H. Hawver
Philmont, N.Y
A Big Proposal From Ted Kennedy
Senator Edward Kennedy urges a federally funded New England regional commission modeled after Appalachia to pool resources. He cites regionalism in Massachusetts education and nationwide business in tourism, power, higher education, and health. Johnson's approval underpins moving enabling legislation soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Edward M. Kennedy
New England
Appalachia
Kennedy
Conte
Washington
Johnson
GE plans 1.3 million expansion and church project aids civil rights
The article notes a 1.3 million expansion by General Electric's power transformer department bushing products unit, highlighting GE's diversification. It also covers a Berkshire county church restoration with 25 residents aiding southern Negroes, and discusses anti poverty proposals and union politics in Pittsfield with local 255 candidates avoiding Carey’s IUE linkage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric
Power Transformer Department
Berkshire
Pittsfield
Walter Reuther
United Automobile Workers
James B. Carey
International Union of Electrical Workers
Carey
IUE
Postal cars may switch from blue to sky blue hue
A design study for the Post Office Department suggests repainting postal vehicles from red white and blue to sky blue. The move aims at refreshing decor while costs mount, with the color consultant's $60,000 fee drawing mockery as deficits grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street Journal
Post Office
De-icer Carguard Aims to Save Cars This Winter
Salt rust worries spark publicity on Cargill Carguard de-icer promising up to 87 percent rust protection. Four-year tests claim insoluble oxide buildup heals pits, protecting metal surfaces. Summer sales planned. countywide use urged to save drivers millions in damage. Also notes on luxury gambling aboard France, ad spend by industry, odd stamp requests, and Sahara’s etymology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cargill, Inc
Cargill
Carguard
Berkshires
Sandisfield Notes and City Budget Highlights
Sandisfield correspondent reports a new baby for Mr and Mrs Daniel Gage. Mayor Faulkner presents a budget totaling 1138896 dollars with category totals including education 263733, general government 48464, health and sanitation 56551, highways and bridges 179521, public charities 28200, protection of life and property 107835, library 11000, recreation 12100, public indebtedness 258900, and interest payments 122434. Marjorie Edwards, noted Pittsfield violinist, performed with Mendelssohn Club at Chancellor's Hall Albany. Harry C Tooley of Lenox Road becomes 4-H Club agent for southern Minnesota counties. A solid gold wedding ring lost in a postal box is available for pickup at the Post Office. Joseph A Guarda elected president of England Brothers Social Club succeeding Walter J Kudla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandisfield
Daniel Gage
Faulkner
Marjorie Edwards
Pittsfield
Mendelssohn Club
Chancellor's Hall
Albany
Harry C. Tooley
Harry R. Tooley
Lenox Road
Minnesota
Joseph A. Guarda
England Brothers Social Club
Guarda
Walter J. Kudla
Letters to the Editor Glued to War Voices and Water Queries
Readers defend U S action in Viet Nam while challenging antiwar calls. Letters critique negotiation outlook, warn against surrender, and cite defenses by Levy and Benson. Other letters question city water sourcing, detergen t impacts, and lampoon gun control, free speech, and equal-time rights with references to Sullivan Law and Socialist Labor party debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Viet Nam
United States
America
Fischer
Alexander Groves
William Levy
Richard Benson
Groves
Ellenville
The
Eagle
Boston Globe
Socialist Labor Party
Supreme Court
Arthur Goldberg
Leo Brenman
People
South Viet Nam
Gl Cliff St
New York City
Nathan Pressman
Catherine &J
N.Y
Right Peking propagandists scorn Iwo-Chinas idea on U N admission
A historical column argues Red China demands a single UN seat with Chiang Kai-shek ousted, denouncing the two-Chinas concept and U.S. imperialism. It cites People’s Daily editorials and the Hsinhua Agency to portray Beijing’s stance against Taiwan’s separation and UN eviction of Chiang. The piece notes the tone of Western liberals and a bus-side quip in Somerset, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
China
United Nations
Jonathan Bingham
New York
Charles Buckley
House of Representatives
Yale Political Union
Rep. Bingham
Chiang Kai-shek
Formosa
Committee of One Million
U.N
Red China
Hsinhua
United States
George Orwell
Cuba
Caribbean
Security Council
U.S
Adlai Stevenson
People’s Daily of Peking
Taiwan
Chiang Kai-shek Gang
Misplaced Confidence in Volpe Power Shake
In Massachusetts Governor Volpe uses expanded power to replace respected public servants in education prison administration consumer protection and other key posts. Victoria Schuck George McGrath and Father Robert J McEwen lose influential roles as the Governor bolts the Governor's Council, sparking fears of unchecked executive power and calls to restore council authority and elect capable councillors. CARL J. CHIARETTO Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Volpe
Mount Holyoke
Victoria Schuck
University of Massachusetts
George McGrath
Gavin
Walpole
Robert J. McEwen
Father McEwen
State Consumer's Council
Gov. Peabody
Little Consumers
Boston
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Eagle Publishing Company
Eagle Street
Ted Kennedy
France
Post Office Department
Sahara
Levy
Benson
Marie Gasbarrone
Elmhurst Ave
Old Berkshire
John McManama
New Hampshire Ave
the Eagle
William F. Buckley, Jr
Somerset
Mass
Spectator
Carl J. Chiaretto
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