Welfare and policy overhaul urged in Our Opinion
The piece argues New York City’s welfare strain shows national failure. It calls for a Washington overview of welfare, housing, payouts, and the rollout of a guaranteed income concept. It notes Pentagon housing efforts and urges consolidating programs across agencies to avoid duplication.
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Editorial Thought For Today on democracy and taxation
The piece argues democracy must live in America again through active political involvement and government awareness. It stresses participation in elections and public service while warning taxation abuses can ruin nations beyond federal taxes, noting state and city levies affect daily life.
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Slang Defined by Lexicographer Flexner in 1960s Era
New York AP reports Stuart Flexner, editor and slang expert, explains how slang enters informal speech from cultural subgroups and how words move between slang and standard usage. He notes modern sources for new terms include space exploration, Vietnam, politics, sports, music, science, culture and fashion, with up to 50 new words yearly.
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Nixon Plans House Vote Appeal After Election Deadlock
Washington column outlines Nixon strategy to urge House delegations to vote by state popular choice if no candidate gains a majority. It notes possible Democratic control of the House could boost Humphrey, while Thurmond and Agnew tensions are described as minimal. The piece also covers Sen. Ellender’s travel and questions about Senate Recording Studio costs and operations.
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Pension fund for Corry policemen to be adopted on final reading
The 1948 Corry council decided the pension ordinance for city police will be adopted at the November 1 regular session on third and final reading. Henry T. Wheeler, secretary of the board, disclosed the plan. Also noted were activities at local schools and clubs including the Kiddies Klub meeting at First Baptist Church, and Junior High School inaugural ceremonies with new student council president Olive Hixson.
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Breaks and Bursts at Tow nson State Hearing by Gov Agnew
Randy Agnew, a Seabee and son of Gov Spiro Agnew, attended a campaign speech at Towson State College in Baltimore. About 4,000 listened as 300 hecklers shouted obscene slogans. Agnew answered with calm, sarcasm, and remonstrance, urging respect for free speech while noting the hypocrisy of protests against Vietnam. The piece contrasts U S reactions to governments changing hands in Latin America with the Vietnam conflict, urging more workable policy and criticizing disruptors and "professional disruptors" who fuel unrest.
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City leaves pickup schedule update and fence rules
City workers will catch up on missed leaf pickups starting next week and then resume the original schedule. Fence rules limit back and side yard heights to seven feet and front yards to five feet with no solid fences in front. Officials say pavement plans for next year are not yet decided pending the new budget.
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Streets Department
Anon
Today In History highlights and notable events
Today is October 26 1968 a Saturday with 66 days left in the year. Notable items include the 1825 Erie Canal opening linking Lake Erie to the Hudson, the 1774 Continental Congress adjournment, Sweden recognizing Norway in 1905 and Brazil declaring war in 1917.
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