Christmas Gift Spoils System in Washington DC
In Our Opinion the capital basks in gifts as friend networks shape favors. President Johnson appointed Simon McHugh to a $426,000 yearly Subversive Activities Control Board post, aided LBJ ally Victoria McCammon. Senator Yarborough pushed a Social Security raise for Paul Kilday, then Yarborough’s son Richard received a $26,000 Indian Claims commissioner job.
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Simon McHugh
LBJ
Victoria McCammon
Sen
Ralph Yarborough
D-Tex
Senate
Paul Kilday
Kilday
Yarborough
LRJ
Richard
Washington
Ruling on cigarette ads sparks FCC criticism
Grass Roots Opinion denounces a Federal Communications Commission ruling requiring radio and television stations that accept cigarette advertising to allocate substantial time to cigarette opponents. The author calls the ruling dangerous, bureaucratic overreach, and warns of further government control if the policy stands.
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Scotland Neck
N.C
Commonwealth
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Pennsylvania faces another round of tax hikes in 1968
Harrisburg reports point to a looming $300 million tax package for 1968 as Pennsylvania lawmakers face pressure to fund a previous $300 million levy. Officials warn the state may need up to $900 million more for the 1968-69 period, with a standby income tax proposed to kick in when appropriations reach $1.9 billion. The political climate and 1969 election year add to the difficulty of enacting new taxes.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Shafer
Imeted Soar Rear Subscription Notice
A brief notice offers a yearly subscription rate of 18.08 by mail in advance. The publication date appears in the header, indicating the periodical’s renewal option for readers.
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Ams
Political contests and the issue of war endgame
A political commentary contrasts incumbents and challengers. It frames the president as defensive against relentless rivals while urging voters to demand clear positions on war strategy. It cites Truman’s buck stops here as a reminder to stay constructive and decisive.
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Truman
Christmas Book List Pokes Fun With Celebrity Reads
Hal Boyle suggests last minute gifts by buying books. A light hearted catalog of playful titles ties celebrities to humorous reading choices. The piece lists "Incredible Victory" for the Rams and "The Last Best Hope" for Bob Hope among others.
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Los Angeles Rams
Robert S. McNamara
Lyndon Johnson
Nelson A. Rockefeller
George Romney
Richard Reagan
Richard M. Nixon
John V. Lindsay
Fun City
Zsa Zsa Gabor
Eugene J. McCarthy
Gallivanting Governors Drew Pearson
Washington reports the two most traveled governors, Florida’s Claude Kirk and Alabama’s George Wallace with wife Lurleen, are under fire for lavish travel and political promotion. Kirk’s honeymoon flight funded by Florida groups and staged publicity stunts draw criticism as Florida faces budget cuts and aid losses. Alabama officials also face scrutiny as George and Lurleen Wallace ship many staff to California to push George’s national ambitions, while Alabama residents bear costs.
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Florida
Chiildren
Oldsters
University of Florida
Kirk
Kirk-for
Davidoff Studios
Palm Beach
Oneymoon
Florida Development Commission
Alabama
George
California
Lurleen Wallace
On This Day In History December 21, 1967
Highlights include the Mayflower landing at Plymouth in 1620, Franklin reaching Paris in 1776, Stalin’s birth in 1879, radium discovery in 1898, and notable events from 1919, 1940s, 1957, 1965, 1954, and 1966. Includes 1967 roundup of disarmament, Bahamas meeting invite, FCC approval of the ABC and ITT merger.
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Plymouth
Mass
Benjamin Franklin
Paris
U.S
Joseph Stalin
Pierre and
Marie Curie
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