Editorial calls for Mafia to join United Nations
Guest writer Jim Donati advocates admitting the Mafia to the United Nations arguing they promote social justice and would bring order, proposing Mafia representation on a university board and campus lectures while asserting moral balance with Communist actions and Red China. The piece likens the Mafia to a minority and questions double standards.
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Red China
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Rebecca Felton first woman in U S Senate historic milestone
In 1922 Rebecca Felton, a Crargin Democrat, became the first woman to serve in the U S Senate. In 1935 Mussolini’s government invaded Ethiopia. Khrushchev at Paris warned Eisenhower over U S spy flights. Eisenhower reflected on tempestuous beginnings of nations.
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Rebecca Felton
Crargin
Holmes Alexander and the Johnson coattail clash
Spokane columnist notes how Lyndon Johnson’s agenda and the Kennedy aura shaped 1965 first-term Democrats, highlighting Rep Tor Foley’s race against Dorothy Bowers. It contrasts Foley’s voting record with the president’s policies and surveys how party dynamics, Kennedy loyalty, and emerging Kennedy-era factions influence the Spokane district race.
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Foley
Dorothy Bowers
Spokane Spokesman-Review
Postmaster General O'Brien Moves to Coalition Talks
Countdown notes Postmaster General O'Brien continues politicking for LBJ. He has secured stamps and now aims to influence the GOP. Johnson borrows Henry Ford's top speechwriter amid critics who urge more practical horse sense in his orations.
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LBJ
Johnson
Henry Ford
De Gaulle Gold Drain Threatens U.S. Economy
Sen. Hartke urges action to curb gold outflow tied to De Gaulle policy and Viet Nam costs. He argues France profits by cashing U.S. outlays in Viet Nam for gold, threatening the dollar, and calls for restricti ons on gold convertibility and a stop to the Viet Nam gold siphon. The piece warns the crisis mirrors a broader monetary jeopardy and demands decisive policy change.
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People Speak Pickets At Reagan Campaign HQ
Editor notes AFL-CIO picketing Reagan in San Leandro with orderly but obstructive lines. The writer condemns “Red Guard” tactics and asserts voters should decide between Reagan and Brown, praising free speech yet warning of labor influence on elections.
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America
Ronald Reagan
Pat Brown
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A Prayer For Today Amid Confusion and Guidance
Amid confusion and the stake of on day we seek thy word of truth O God Recall our spirits and give us light and the leading of the Holy Spirit Know thy will and enable us to follow what is true honorable just pure lovely and of good report
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Board of Regents
University of California
Why Did You March Editar Picketers Question Reagan at San Leandro HQ
A witness account describes pickets who confronted Ronald Reagan at the San Leandro Republican headquarters. The crowd pressed for reasons behind the visit, accusing demonstrators of scuffles while denying a prior denial. The speaker insists they would only picket with full understanding of the issue.
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