Editorial Page In Our Opinion The Middle Class
The middle class is the nation’s strength though strained by rising medical costs and doctor fees. Writers argue public funding for Medicare and legal aid helps the poor, but expanding such programs raises questions of who pays. They propose naming it social equality insurance and note someone must pay the bill.
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Warren H. Lehman
Dallin H. Oaks
Washington University
University of Chicago
Paul Harvey Blasts Riots Rhetoric and Poverty Solutions
Paul Harvey denounces the Johnson era Kerner Commission and its focus on white racism, arguing that poverty and discrimination are long-standing. He criticizes federal policies, media, and politicians, urging personal responsibility with the maxim to “Work, baby, work.”
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Kerner Commission
Wall Street Journal
Columbia University
Amitai Etzioni
Carson McCullers Life Of Pain And Perseverance
A critical obituary notes Carson McCullers endured multiple strokes before 29, later faced increasing pain, and saw her husband die by suicide. She returned to writing with a steady page a day, carrying on amid faith, ironies, and hope while fashion trends from past years resurface in costly garments.
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Carson McCullers
Kennedy pressure in New York reshapes Democratic leadership
Kennedy operatives press New York leaders including Stanley Steingut Henry McDonough and Frank Rossetti to switch allegiance as Bobby Kennedy pushes for heavy delegate gains around New York City. The drive risks reshaping the state party while Johnson faces volatile presidential mail and security concerns. A separate Senate debate over power company regulation poses further political friction.
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Moe Weinstein
California
Jesse Unruh
Edward M. Kennedy
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Massachusetts
McCarthy
South Dakota
Indiana
Wisconsin
Oregon
Pay more to get less by Don Maclean
A column fragment recounts George Trees seeking a medium-priced car with a stick shift, facing dealer pressure for an automatic option and a lengthy wait, illustrating rising costs and selective customization. The essay also humorously contrasts tailor-made shirts with no pockets and comments on taxes, inflation, and global affairs.
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Don Maclean Washington
George Trees
George
Heegan
Trees
CIA
Pueblo
Kennedy Justin to lead Kennedy drive in Michigan fight
Washington liberals back Kennedy as a path to the 1968 nomination, hoping he can win Michigan’s 96 delegates by August. McCarthy backers still push March 22 fund dinner, while Kennedy says the antiwar movement belongs to no one and will move in his own way.
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NEA
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McCarthy
Kennedy
Johnson
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Carthy
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British college students bite the feeding hand
Russell Kirk argues that British universities face disruptive student protests similar to those in the United States. He notes actions at Manchester, Oxford, Leicester, and the London School of Economics against ministers and American policy. He cites the NUS as conservative, warns of activist chaos, and contrasts aid recipients with anti govt sentiment.
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Patrick Gordon Walker
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Leicester
London School of Economics
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United States
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