Automation and the battle over machine labor
In a UPI piece from Washington automation sparks debate as machines replace workers. John I. Snyder of U S Industries argues automation creates jobs through retraining while unions fear job losses. The piece notes the AFL C IO meeting and the new American Foundation on Automation and Employment aiming to balance sales with worker protection.
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Washington
UPI
DuPont Co
United States Treasury
New York City
International Business Machines
Richard Rogers
Irving Berlin
Southern Railroad
Rae
Autonem
John I. Snyder
U.S. Industries, Inc
New York
Afl-Cio
Snyder
Detroit
Huntington
W.va
Machinists Union
The
American Foundation On Automation
A. J. Hayes
Hayes
Public Forum Gentlemen and an Old Star Telegram Hand
A reader letter from W. T. Hamlin known for Alley Oop reflects on a six column spread from July 14 and notes ongoing discussions. The piece mentions Hamlin’s visits, and references the Star-Telegram era. Additionally details about The Childress Index newspaper including staff, publishing schedule, and anniversary are included.
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Star-Telegram
W. T. Hamlin
Alley Oop
Poll Tax Vote Mystery: Was It Really a Victory?
Texas poll tax kept despite a small margin 16 775 for and 243 120 against. Lawmakers from across the state cite low turnout weather and political factors as reasons voters chose to retain the tax.
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United Press International
Pickle Wins Congress Seat In Texas Special Election
J J Pickle defeated Republican Jim Dobbs 27 205 to 16 039 in President Johnsons home district after a unified Democratic effort in Texas The 49 year old Pickle succeeds Homer Thornberry and calls himself a moderate The turnaround followed Kennedy assassination era splits and calls for party unity in the 10th district of Texas UPI reports this victory as a vote of confidence in Johnsons administration.
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Austin
Tex
UPI
J.J
Jake) Pickle
Democratic
Texas
Jim Dobbs
President Johnson
Johnson
Pickle
Homer Thornberry
U.S
el Paso
Dobbs
John Connally
Dallas
Kennedy
Harvest Season Reports From Across The State
Moisture levels vary, northern plains stay dry delaying growth while seed disease appears in flax. Overall crops show good stands with oats and flax starting strong. In South Texas, field work and harvests continue for cabbage carrots beets broccoli cauliflower with light frost causing no major damage. Onion transplants active in Laredo as lettuce and spinach begin early production.
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South
Texas
Laredo
Canadiens Capture Stanley Cup for Record Twelfth Time
The Montreal Canadiens have secured the Stanley Cup, marking a record twelfth championship and cementing their supremacy in professional hockey. Dow Jones figures show mixed early gains with utilities slipping slightly and overall indices up. A note mentions a 1 p.m. sales total of 3,566,000 from 1,000,000 at noon.
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United Press International
Montreal
UPI
Montreal Canadiens
Texans Pleased With Legislature In Year End Poll
UPI reports Texans generally pleased with this year’s session. A majority of responding reps said constituents had no substantial complaints, though about 40 percent disagreed. Highlights include acceptance of speed limit raise to 70, support for tax and loan legislation, and concerns over auto insurance increases and redistricting fairness. Some protests targeted the Game and Fish Commission abolition and concerns about spending.
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John Traeger
Seguin
Traeger
Carl A. Parker
Port Arthur
Chet Brooks
Pasadena
Game and Fish Commission
Ed J. Harris
Galveston
Parks Board
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
Gene Hendryx
Alpine
West Texas
Santa Claus evolution over a century in Kansas City
A historical recap traces how Santa Claus transformed from early 1800s disguises to the modern rosy cheeked figure. It notes Clement Moore’s 1823 poem and 1860s illustrator Thomas Nast as pivotal, with Hallmark cards popularizing the contemporary image.
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Kansas City
Santa Claus
Santa
Clement Moore
Moore
St. Nicholas
St. Nick
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