Unions Losing Strength Deepens Johnson Era Labor Tensions
An NBER study led by Leo Troy shows U S union membership fell from 17.7 million in 1957 to 15.9 million in 1962 and 15,261,000 in 1964. The decline is blamed on mechanization and shrinking blue collar jobs, fueling debate over repealing Taft Hartley 14b and the risk of mandatory dues.
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National Bureau of Economic Research
Leo Troy
Rutgers University
Troy
Senate
Dr King Faces Mixed Reactions Over Los Angeles Visit
The piece notes Governor Brown and Solicitor Swain opposing Dr Martin Luther King Jrs planned Los Angeles intervention. It describes officials questioning his role and aims while King plans to meet white leaders and address riots. It mentions his schedule and possible deterrence from church duties.
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Martin Luther King, Jr
Pat” Brown
California
Kine
Los Angeles
City of Angels
Brown
Dr. Kino
Samuel Yorty
Parker
Kina
Robert S. Swain
Buncombe County
Erne
Kane
Swamy
White House
LBJ
Swann
Wall of Abomination and Berlin Split Remain
Four years after the Berlin Wall’s completion 127 escape attempts are tallied by West Berlin police with 61 deaths on the wall. East Germans flee in large numbers while officials seek to remove the structure, yet negotiations seem unlikely and the wall persists as a symbol of Communist control. The mix of unrelated items mentions a water conference, leaks policy, World’s Fair pavilions, and a bank robber described by a shaved beard clue.
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West Berlin
East
West Germany
Germany
Soviet Union
Danville Register Subscription Rates and Policies
The Danville Register lists mail and carrier subscription rates for all editions, with daily and Sunday options and prices for 1 month to a year. It notes Associated Press rights, national advertising reps, and renewal reminders for subscribers.
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Inexpensive colleges rush to start without athletics
Commentary questions if a man is truly educated when he lacks athletic tradition, hinting at protests or coaches as symbols of campus culture. The remark contrasts affordability with the value of sports in education.
Air Force studies growing gardens on spaceships
The Air Force is examining the potential for onboard gardens on spacecraft. Possible crops include tomatoes and corn to help offset mission costs and provide fresh food for crews on long journeys.
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Air Force
Moon
Free Hand For Russian Espionage Seen In Consular Convention
John Chamberlain argues against ratifying a Soviet consular treaty, saying it grants Moscow leverage without pressuring Hanoi. He cites immunity for spies and warns it could boost Cold War capabilities while failing to affect Vietnam aid. He cites Sen. Dodd and others opposing the pact.
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Moscow
Russia
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Lausche
Ohio
Hickenlooper
Iowa
John Williams
Delaware
Mundt
South Dakota
Edgar Hoover
U.S
Tom Dodd
Connecticut
Foreign Relations Committee
Williams and Mundt
America
Dodd
Kremlin
Soviet Union
Castro
Cuba
South
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Kennedy Faces Vietnamese Refugee Crisis and Possible U S Role
Holmes Alexander notes Senator Edward Kennedy leads a subcommittee on refugees as Vietnam faces a sharp refugee surge. He questions U S options from a limited aid mission to possible joint command under Westmoreland and an American civilian commissioner, amid Viet Cong tactics and Saigon’s weakness.
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Edward
Ted) Kennedy
Mass
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Kennedy
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Senate
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Johnson
South Vietnam
Westmoreland
Vietnam
Dominican Republic
Ngo Dinh Diem
Ted Kennedy
Santo Domingo
United States
Lynn Poole Defends Teens Energy and Purpose
A columnist argues against the stereotype that today’s youth are lazy noting high student employment figures. He cites 63 corporate programs for ages 17 to 20 and NASA’s 330 interns, urging parents and employers to recognize youths’ effort and potential.
Does crime tie to political leanings in Los Angeles?
Russell Kirk discusses a study by Dennis Turner that links crime rates in Los Angeles and LA County to voter registration by party. Democrats show higher crime counts across most categories, but authors caution correlation does not imply causation and note demographic factors drive the pattern.
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Russell Kirk
Dennis Turner
University of California At
Los Angeles
Hall of Justice
Los Angeles County
Los
Turner
Democratic Party
America
Disraeli
Memphis
Tennessee
Cod Fishing on Grand Banks and Oil Era Encroachment
Portuguese and U S Canadian fleets work the Grand Banks off Newfoundland famed for fog and seas. The Banks host 70 schooners each summer while 1965 saw oil exploration with seismic work and core sampling. Captain Villiers notes old wind powered methods persist amid modern gear.
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Grand Banks
Newfoundland
Banks
National Geographic Society
Canadian Department of Fisheries
U. S
Newfoundand
Labrador
Alan Villiers
Villiers
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