Our Opinion In And Out Of Politics
A debate unfolds on Hatch Act limits as Civil Service Commission and unions pressure for broader political involvement by federal workers. Proposals to relax rules spark concern that government employees and families could sway elections, with calls to curb use of official positions for political fundraising. Congress weighs redrafting Hatch Act while preserving voting rights and preventing a federal political machine.
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Civil Service Commission
Anothey
Johnson
Jaticians
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Apl-Cio
Cowell
Jostess
Congress
World War II Pacific push and European fronts update
A 20 years ago entry reports Allied offensives nearing Japan and Soviet German battles for Pskov. London notes German bombing causing casualties, amid rising illnesses in the city. Additional items mention defense district bounties, local sports scores, air base assignments, and a Spartansbourg game with Corruitus players leading scoring.
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London
Dro
Baltic
Pskov
Heise
Liston and Clay Clash Over Religion and Race
Newspaper profile contrasts Cassius Clay and Sonny Liston as they prepare for Derby Day. Clay defends Muslim faith and racial fault lines while Liston supports youth programs and community work. Interviews touch on politics, mentorship, and how public figures address urban delinquency.
Velvet Evening at Chandler's in a Gordon Dinner Mystery
Lou Rubin, headwaiter at Chandler's on East 49th Street, receives a call from Jules Gordon asking for a table near the party. Federal agents reveal Gordon will dine with the Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, and Rubin hosts the dinner, noting the Texas Gordon’s arrival.
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Lou Rubin
Chandler's
East 49Th Street
New York
Jules Gordon
Texas
Lyndon B. Johnson
Mr. Rubin
Steak dinner with Johnson foreshadows future presidency
A vivid encounter on October 26, 1963, shows Vice President Lyndon Johnson dining with Lou Rubin. Johnson admires a presidential crystal display while Rubin hosts, asks for Rubin’s name, and hints at a future political rise as Johnson declares, It will never happen.
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Lou Rubin
Johnson
Rubin
Mr. Johnson
Jules Gordon
Lyndon Johnson
Bench Jumping Skating Feature At Mead Park
A Mead Park ice skating display drew a large crowd as Larry Wilkinson and John Hulings amazed youngsters with bench jumping on the blades. Howard Sheen and Clifford Long directed races for a second week with top finishers in each division led by Jim Potocki, Cary Laxman, Ron Hanks, Chuck Jackson in the Boys Unlimited. Ed Thacker, Lanny Fitch, Doug Knapp, Pat Catallu in Boys 5 to 10. Sharon Skales, Wilma Hopkins, Janice Geneo, Pamela Keith in Girls Unlimited.
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Mead Park
Larry Wilkinson
John Hulings
Howard Sheen
Clifford Long
Jim Potocki
Cary Laxman
Ron Hanks
Chuck Jackson
Ed Thacker
Lanny Fitch
Doug Knapp
Pat Catallu
Divi Sitg
Lion
Sharon Skales
Wilma
Heavy Hopkins
Janice Geneo
Pamela
Keith
Americana insights from Hal Boyle on culture and roles
Hal Boyle notes a national cultural surge with nine million young instrumentalists and a rising shoe size among women. He cites candy bar milestones since 1914, a wave of new retail startups, and contrasts affluence with widespread low income. The piece surveys women in work, public assistance, aging, and ingenuity across history.
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New York
America
Muhammad
Law on spousal move out and child support duties
A husband remains responsible for child support even if his wife moves out with furniture and children. Courts reject keeping children from suffering due to parental actions. A husband may be relieved of supporting his wife only if he proves he is legally entitled to divorce on her fault.
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U.S
New York City
Michelangelo
Benjamin Franklin
George Berard Shaw
Stolen Car Crash Leaves 16-Year-Old Injured
A 16-year-old youth, driving a stolen car owned by Ruth W. Anderson of Evie, crashed into a tree near nine p.m. and flipped, suffering a head injury and facial fractures. He was taken to Hamel Hospital by a passing motorist. Police expect juvenile division handling. witness Frank DeLuca described excessive speed and rapid escape from the wrecked vehicle.
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Erie
Isre
Hamel Hospital
Frank DeLuca
Ruth W. Anderson
Evie
Ray Lapenz
Set
Lapenz
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