Editorial urges Johnson to oppose Dirksen reapportionment plan
The piece lauds Sen. Dirksen for aiding civil rights but urges President Johnson to break silence on Dirksen's constitutional amendment aimed at overturning the one man one vote rule. It warns Johnson against aiding conservatives who want malapportioned legislatures and discredit the Supreme Court. The editorial calls for Johnson to publicly oppose the amendment promptly.
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State plans for nuclear disaster preparedness noted
West Virginia joins national efforts led by the U S Office of Emergency Planning to prepare for a nuclear attack. A regional director says state officials are measuring up by organizing resources across 13 categories to sustain government and civilian needs. Citizens involved in this work deserve commendation for facing an unimaginable threat.
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United States
U. S. Office
Gore criticizes tax cut as cause of deficits and poverty
Viewpoint quotes Senator Albert Gore arguing that last year’s tax reduction bill created a deficit and worsened needs. He claims revenue cuts harmed health, education, infrastructure, and environmental quality, leaving the nation unable to fund improvements.
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Car Safety Idea Might Do Trick
Sen. Abraham Ribicoff proposes tying the final four points of the auto excise tax cut to manufacturers adding safety features. He cites Detroit’s focus on styling and speed over safety and urges seat belts, padded dashboards, safety door latches, exhaust controls, impact absorbing wheels, roll bars, and better tires to reduce highway accidents.
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Abraham A. Ribicoff
D-Conn
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Detroit
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Readers Forum on APW costs and Catholic taxes
Welch mayor W B Swope criticizes Accelerated Public Works as wasteful and costly, claiming bids far exceed value and that federal grants raise debts. He argues cities will go bankrupt matching aid programs and praises self funded projects. Andrew Hotwan defends Catholics saving taxpayer money through charity and church schools.
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State leaders discuss crops and offices in West Virginia
U S Health Education and Welfare Secretary Anthony J Celebrezze announced a federal anti poverty grant to West Virginia of 11 848 000 and received a crate of strawberries The State Office Building Commission will acquire land behind the capitol east wing to ease outside rental pressure and use nearby homes for offices Secretary Celebrezze told a Jefferson Jackson Day dinner that education gains are supported by recent federal action WVU Pitt rivalry noted as Pitt first to award Sen Randolph an honorary degree and Gov Smith on honorary circuit Several political figures and events across the state are cited including a Cumberland theater and the straw berry market dominance by West Virginia farmers
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Senate Committee On Education
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Monroe
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Roanoke
Raleigh
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Heidelberg Reflections on Germany and the Hitler Youth
A reporter recalls conversations with a German interpreter in Heidelberg about growing up under Hitler. The discussion covers childhood memories of Nazi rallies, the lure of regime security, personal fear during Allied bombing, and questions about postwar youth and Europe’s political future. The piece links German and Soviet youth trends to fears about future American influence and German unity.
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de Gaulle
U.S
Patman and Scheuer Push Jobs Amid Fed and Great Society Debate
Texas congressman Patman attacks the Federal Reserve for rising interest costs that drain money from schools transit and veterans aid while James Scheuer urges a larger public works push. Scheuer cites unemployment among teens and Negro youths and calls for billions to fund schools hospitals highways and parks to create new jobs under the Great Society.
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Scheuer
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D- Minn
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Intercepted Message from 1966 Declares Political Focus
A dated note from June 9, 1966 discusses politics prevailing over public welfare and culture. The letter ends with a sign off Dear Don and Your’s. The fragment hints at concern over political priorities in public life.
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Don
Robertson as Attorney General Named for City Post
C Donald Robertson is identified as Attorney General for the city in a Page 1 story. The brief notes his candidacy and official title, signaling a key local government appointment.
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C. Donald Robertson
Potomac Fever and Snorkel Swaps in Papers Name
Jack Wilson notes Potomac Fever and Lady Bird adopt snorkel swimming as a quirky joke about two college-aged kids. Ike dines at the White House with good food but wine not reaching prime vintages. Javestia mocks Khrushchev era nylons as shapeless. A doctor claims life extension is possible. Republicans push voting rights reform amid fears of political plots.
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