Farm subsidy row reveals political vote swap in Congress
A long standing farm subsidy debate portrays a 1968 program directing only a fraction of 3.5 billion to 785,242 farmers. Poage defends high cotton subsidies while critiquing welfare funding. Nixon seeks aid expansion and critics warn of government waste and delayed responses.
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Congress
May
Congressional
House Agriculture Committees
W. Jt
Bob) Poage
Nixon
Tep
Paui Findley
R. IL
Poage
Uncle Sam
Congressman Poage
Texas
Senator Ervin Defends Rights Against Detention Plan
Nation's press notes Senator Sam J. Ervin of North Carolina as a guardian of constitutional rights. He criticized Nixon administration's preventive detention proposal allowing 60 days of detention without trial for those charged with tribal crimes, arguing bail release cases show delays and further crimes before trial. The senator urged opposition to the plan.
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Sam J. Ervin
DNC
Nixon
Brylh
Lawmaker proposes 60 day deadline for federal trials
Tie introduces a bill to start federal criminal trials within 60 days of indictment. He argues the constitutional right to a speedy trial is being deprived and claims improved procedures and court staffing can reduce backlogs. He seeks Congress and Nebraska delegation support.
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Tie
Congress
Nebraska
Death of a Thousand Woes in Vietnam Debate
Jim Bishop argues power must be restrained, warning that U.S. and allied efforts in Korea and Vietnam strain the nation. He cites French and Vietnamese fighting in jungles, U.S. costs, and Soviet China influence, urging cautious policy to avoid deep entrenchment.
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John F. Kennedy
U.S
Robert 5
Boyd
Knight Newspapers
Hanoi
Vietnam
United States
Soviet Union
China
Korea
South Vietnam
Moscow
Communist Party Central Committee
Europe
Tatin America American Society
Paris
Pull out now and let Asia decide its fate
A sharp antiwar column argues the United States cannot win in Asia moral or militarily. It warns small nations are fragile, calls for ending American intervention, and questions thermonuclear risks and world opinion. The piece cites Viet Nam, Laos, Cambodia, and criticizes U.S. overreach.
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Vietnam
Aron
U.S
Laos
Asia
Russia
China
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Barbs by Phil Pastoret on wisdom and wit
A short witty column contrasts smart versus wise, noting the value of restraint. It playfully imagines travel inducements and an IRS office as a first stop, then veers into a quirky, abstract line about contemplating a kite at the Goody Siache Shoppe.
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IRS
Government interference and free enterprise clash in critique
A critic argues the save of freedom is hindered by government control and tariffs on immigration. The piece claims government projects are politicized, private firms underperform due to state interference, and unions exploit exemptions from anti trust laws. It calls for uniform rules for all individuals and groups.
Freedom as a Gift and Self Rule in a Moral Press
A brief editorial urging readers to promote and protect liberty as a God given gift. It argues freedom is moral self direction, not government license or anarchy, aligning with the commandments, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence.
Doctor's Mailbag Tetanus Boosters and Incontinence Advice
Doctor Wayne Brandstadt answers reader questions on tetanus booster timing and allergy concerns, tetanus immune globulin in emergencies, stress incontinence after multiple births with pelvic muscle exercises, and non tropical sprue handled by gluten free diet. The letter format notes no cure for sprue but control via diet and warns about gluten sources in foods.
Alice in Wonderland Across 25 Beverage Theme
Fragmented crossword style list shows clues and partial answers across and down. It references Alice in Wonderland, characters like the Cheshire Cat, and various wordplay items including rivers, deities, generals, and crafts.
Irrigation boosts berry crop and flood recovery stories
A. W. Sharp promotes pump irrigation on a West Thirteenth Street strawberry patch, using a 10 gallon centrifugal pump to overcome subsoil dryness and aiming for at least 1000 quarts. Nearby reports recount South Africa to Wyoming travels of the McFarlands, a European study tour by Bill Christensen, and local flood repairs including corn replanting and railroad washouts across Platte County communities.
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A. W. Sharp
West Thirteenth Street
Mr. Sharp
New York Harbor
Harry F. McFarland
Columbus
South Africa
Wyoming
McFarland
Iolland
McFarlands
R. Q. Berger
John Kluever
George McFarland
South America
Bill Christensen
Emiel Christensen
Midland College
Fremont
Europe
American Association of International Relations Clubs
Christensen
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
Lyons
Neb
Stanley Shumway
Shumways
Quebec
Canada
Samaria
Tor
Carnegie Emlowment
Paris
States
Bill
New York
Jack Johnson
Salon
Walker Township
Platte Coty
Hoge
Lile
Platte Center
Lindsay
Tarney
Creston
Comes
Buckley Bid Sparks NY Conservative Senate Run
The New York Conservative Party backs James Buckley for the U.S. Senate, arguing he can win in a three way race as Republican Charles Goodell trails liberals. Buckley’s past votes and travel record, along with support from John Marchi and several GOP Congressmen, frame a clear conservative bid with potential to influence the Nixon era Senate balance.
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New York
New York City
Bill Buckley
John Marchi
John Vliet Lindsay
Republic
Lindsay
James L. Buckley
U.S. Senate
Charles Goodell
Jacob Javits
Jim Buckley
Goodell
Sorensen
Paul O'Dwyer
Ota
Javits
Buckley
Far East
Israel
Bill
Upstate
Manhattan
Nixon
Charles. Goodell
House of Representatives
Hamilton Fish
Millbrook
Qs and As on science and youth club flags
Qs and As present a quiz style exchange. Question one asks which federal building is named on the U S flag. Answer states the White House. Question two ponders how long until people notice the sun stopped shining. Answer: eight minutes for sunlight to reach Earth. Question three asks what the Four H Club flag letters stand for. Answer: head heart hands health.
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U. S
White House
Earth
Arity
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