Deadly Moral Smog Over Washington
A biting critique of the Senate Rules Committee led by B Everett Jorvan as it investigates former official Robert G. Baker. The piece accuses both parties of shielding figures and mocks the committee for offering only wash applied to disclosures while ignoring deeper malfeasance. It labels the Baker probe a symptom of national political decay and warns of a broader moral smog spreading from Washington.
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Tom Wats
B. Everett Jorpan
Senate Rules Committee
Jorvan
Rules Committee
Senate
Robert G. Baker
Bossy Baker
Jordan Committee
Baker
Don Reynoxds
District of Columbia
Marmen McCroskey
Democratic National Committee
Philadelphia
Reynouns
Kennedy-Johnson
Reymouds
Matt McChoskey
Walter Jenkins
Reynolds
Senator Williams
Ins
Washington
Joan J. Williams
Titles Committee
Judges’ reform schools aim to speed federal cases
In the wake of Warren Court decisions the U S judiciary faces a rising caseload. The Judicial Conference runs judge training to curb deception and delay with about 100 judges trained so far. This week Denver hosts two dozen more as courts seek quicker trials and clearer justice.
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Supreme Court
Earl Warren
Temple of Justice
New York
Philadelphia
U.S. Judicial Conference
Denver
City council delays sales tax start date to curb timing
The St Richmond city council postponed the 2 percent general retail sales tax from July 1 to January 1. The move came as officials sought to align with actions by the General Assembly and assess fiscal impact amid broader state deliberations.
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Richmond
Capital City
General Assembly
Danville Register discusses sales tax hints and regional cooperation
The Danville Register notes that a statewide retail sales tax could affect neighboring Henrico and Chesterfield counties and mentions efforts by Henrico supervisors to form a regional group with Richmond to push a state levy. It questions whether the General Assembly would share proceeds with localities and recalls past cereal-pouring quirks as a metaphor.
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Henrico
Chesterfield
Richmond
Board of Supervisors
Henrico County
General Assembly
Countdown to Section 14(b) Griffin compromise debated
William F Buckley Jr analyzes the 1958 elections and right to work issues. He notes Ohio and Connecticut GOP losses beyond the right to work factor, warns of defections, and cites Congress members opposing repeal while urging restraint for union control. Speaker McCormack says the needed votes edge short.
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Jessican
Bricker
Ohio
Findis
Connecticut
House
GE Representatives
Griffin
Congress
Lyndon Johnson
John McCormack
AFL/CIO
Gerald Ford
Griffin Compromise on Taft-Hartley Section 14b Debate
In a bid to repeal 14b of Taft-Hartley, Rep. Griffin proposes a compromise that would allow repeal of the provision setting aside state right-to-work laws while restricting union funds for political campaigns and general union purposes. He questions union leaders on use of funds, noting past affiliations and convictions, but critics doubt the plan would curb unions’ political spending and influence.
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Robert Griffin
Labor Committee
Griffin
Landrum
Sidney Zagri
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Jimmy Hoffa
Zari
Mr. Griffin
Teamsters
Mr. Zagri
JA. C. Skinner
International Union of Mine
Africio
Communist Party
Skinner
U.S. District Court
Al-Four
Llabor
Young
World Youth Festival in Algiers under debate
Editorialists urge undergraduates to attend the Communist sponsored World Youth Festival in Algiers amid upheaval after Ben Bella’s deposition. The piece questions the festival’s purpose, warns of Communist propaganda, and ponders how open debate could challenge imperialism, neo colonialism, and racism.
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Algiers
Ahmed Ben Bella
Ben ¥Eila
Algeria
Prague
Imomienf
Europe
Russia
Czechoslovakia
Hunry
Peter Hrizhin
Sovies
Munich
Vienna
Helsinki
Khrushotes
Britain
Belegium
Portugal
United States
Africa
P. Reshetov
Ben Bella
Asia
Latin America
Fidel Castro
Angola
Mozambique
South Africa
Reckoning of Wars Shapes Debate on Vietnam Policy
President Johnson faces pressure over Vietnam and broader U S wars. Senator Symington, a four war veteran, warns of costs and calls for decisive victory while opposing endless escalation. The piece contrasts World War II outcomes, Korea, and Eden's Reckoning to frame current policy.
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Washington, D.C
State Department
Acheson
National
Korea
MacArthur
Vietnam
Johnson
Southeast Asia
China
North Vietnam
Stuart Symington
Symington
Earl of Avon
Anthony Eden
Britain
Churchill
Eden
Munich
Hitler
Syiington
Arrangement of Dandelions and Beer Cans on Lawn Tour
A humorous column notes Walter Tippy mulls a garden tour titled Arrangement of Dandelions and Beer Cans. It also skewers Chicago vs New York ticker tape, accusations of being Un-American for disliked fried chicken, a White House junkyard statue, and calls election day a holiday while criticizing road billboards and Burma Shave jingles.
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Manhattan
Grub Street
New York
Osbert Sitwell
August Derleth
Wisconsin
Mr. Derleth
England
United States
George Gissing
Henry Ryecroft
Derleth
Alexander Smith
Wisconsin Country
Candlelight Press
Sac Prairie
Michigan
Mecosta
Walter Tippy
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Charlotte
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Miami
Minneapolis
New Orleans
Kansas City
William F. Buckley, Jr
Russell Kirk
Besiles
Wolden Farm
Bill Wolden
Achville
John Chamberlain
Holmes Alexander
Douglas Company
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Army
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Jon Reds
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