Graft and Political Corruption cloud Johnsons War on Poverty
The piece condemns graft and vote buying linked to Harlem politics surrounding Adam Clayton Powell and Bobby Kennedy. It argues Johnson must tighten control, reduce distractions, and strengthen his grip on administration amid rising spending and corruption concerns. It cites Kennedys stance and warns of moral decay at the top.
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Johnson
New York
Harlem
Washington - Harlem
Kenneth B. Clark
Adam Clayton Powell
Scaramouch
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Senate
New York State
Washington
President Johnson
Bobby Kennedy
White House
Bobby Baker
Mr. Johnson
Freedom versus Politics in Congressional Record Quotation
The passage cites a 1949 Johnson speech opposing cloture and defending debate rights, contrasted with later shifts cited by Senator Tower. It notes the quotation’s inclusion in the Congressional Record and references Goldwater, Johnson, and Texas figures in the debate over freedom and limits on minority speech.
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Senate
Barry Goldwater
Johnson
Texas
John Tower
Congressional
United States
Scranton and allies push last ditch stand to save two party system
The piece argues that William Scranton and supporters aim to preserve a two party system by defeating Barry Goldwater in San Francisco. It contends that two parties with identical platforms offer no real choice and reduces politics to a popularity contest, undermining genuine debate and principles.
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William Scranton
Rockefeller
Romney
U.S
Barry Goldwater
San Francisco
Scranton
Phantoms You Can See and the Federal Government
President Johnson declared that expanding federal power poses phantom fears and cited health research school lunches and air safety as examples of government at its best. He warned against overregulation heavy taxation public debt and price manipulation in agriculture. He urged the next President to reduce federal power while preserving individual freedom.
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Johnson
Sen. Goldwater
General Eisenhower
America
LBJ
Goldwater
Moompitchers
Texas
Madison Avenue
Babe Ruth
Lyndon Johnson
Jack Kennedy
Mets
Debating Johnson Goldwater Appeals and TV Influence
Article argues Lyndon Johnson would outlast Barry Goldwater in televised debates, noting Johnson's experience and calm, Goldwater's vigor and rapid speech, while TV audiences prefer charisma over substance. It covers political strategy, media impact, and the author’s converted Republican view.
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Barry
Johnson
Notable returnees and major drug seizure reported
D G Lilly returned to Bluefield from a tour of northern cities. Captain A D French arrived home in Bluefield after visiting his son Guy French in Cincinnati. Drugs valued at more than 2 million dollars were seized at a Hoboken New Jersey pier. Two suspects were arrested in the murder of professional boxer Bill Brennan at his New York bar.
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D. G. Lilly
Bluefield
A. D. French
Guy French
Cincinnati
Hoboken, N. J
Bill Brennan
New York
Waltham C. Given Plans Resignation as State Banking Commissioner
Waltham C. Given of Bluefield announces resignation from the Virginia State Banking Commissioner post to accept a banking position in Cleveland. West Virginia marks the birthday of the NRA and the state in a public observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham C. Given
Bluefield
Cleveland
West Virginia
NRA
Berlin Blasted in Sudden Allied Aerial Shift
The report notes a sudden Allied air offensive against Berlin as Allied forces press operations against Axis troops in Italy with continuous pursuit and bombardment.
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Berlin
Italy
McCarthy Pledges Reds Hunt Amid Army Probe
Senator Joe McCarthy vowed to press the anti communist investigation with or without military leaders' cooperation. The City Parking Facilities Commission will begin official operations July 1 with E. G. Otey named chairman.
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Joe McCarthy
City Parking Facilities Commission
E. G. Otey
King Constantine Presses Cyprus Peace Plan Ideas
In Athens the 24 year old Greek king outlines Cyprus solutions aiming to stop bloodshed, bolster UN authority, and protect Turkish Cypriots while seeking independence for Cyprus under majority rule. He discusses his engagement to Princess Anne Marie of Denmark and summarizes his role in Greece as a non political sovereign balancing government and stability. Greece backs NATO and the UN and highlights its NATO troop commitment and higher military spend per revenue.
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Athens
Cyprus
Greece
Turkey
U.N
U. N
Makarios
Constantine
NATO
Anne Marie
Denmark
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Elena
Montenegro
de Gaulle
Cypus
United Nations
Mediterranean
Useless But Interesting Nuggets From A Widely Varied Note
A Welsh phrase explains dreamland as Fry Mreuddwyd. A 1870 Paris Voisin menu lists kangaroo stew fried gud geon and wolf leg. Uchi plans a reference work with 2000 miles of thread to span Amarillo Texas to Boston Massachusetts for Encyclopaedia Americana.
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Voisin
Paris
H. J. Uchi
Restaurateur
Re Cc
Amarillo
Tex
Boston
Mass
Sincerity versus deception in public life and fiction
The columnist argues sincerity is overrated and often harmful, preferring polished deceit over a sincere boor. He cites Hitler Stalin and Robespierre as examples while praising cheerful roguery and polite deception. He distrustes unflinching sincerity in real people and fiction, noting Shaw's view of sincerity and hoping for discreet masquerades.
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Hitler
Europe
Stalin
Siberian
Liberty
Don Juan
Oswald
Kennedy
Robespierre
Dowdick
Dundee
John Chester
Barnaby Rudge
Sir John Chester
George Bernard Shaw
St. Peter
Scranton Goldwater Open Convention Debate Analyzed
The article weighs Governor Scranton’s Baltimore address against Goldwater’s stance, arguing the Republican open convention idea may aid a stronger nominee. It highlights Dirksen Morton and other senators as possible presidential or vice presidential candidates and notes past election dynamics.
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Senator Goldwater
Republican Party
Scranton
America
Mr. Scranton
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Eisenhower
Congress
Goldwater
California
Lyndon Johnson
Senate
White House
Everett Dirksen
United States
Five-Second Hug Diet Fad Draws Weight Loss Jokes
A humorous column cites a college physical education director and medical journal claims urging a five-second daily hug to aid weight loss. It mocks the idea, notes rival rules for a ten-second hug, and jokes about marital strain and public safety in playful fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artemus Gregg
Mushrooms flowers and a road in June poetry
A poem by David Cornel DeJong paints a sunlit road between a pond and a small waving house. The speaker recalls cattle on a hill, ponders days and sadness, and faces bends and bridges with a free, nonchalant mind.
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David Cornel DeJong
Senator Soaper Comment on Civic Will and Shortstop Hesitation
A senator laments public reluctance to engage in unpleasant tasks. The remark ties to baseball as a modern shortstop hesitates to handle a sharply hit grounder. The analogy links civic duty with on field hesitation.
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Hugh Shott
Richard Wesley
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Robert Ruark
Dick Nixon
Bary Goldwater
Teddy Roosevelt
Lyndon
Ike
Stevenson
Adlai
Nixon
Yankees
Ben Cota
Dr. Kildares
Bernard Baruch
Daily Telegraph
The
Chicago Tribune
Farris
Drew Pearson
Dreamland
Russell Kirk
David Lawrence
William
Republi
Dirksen
Thruston Morton
Kentucky
Republican National Committee
H. S. Phillips
Father
C.O.D
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