Wrong Footed Republicans Judge Paris Junket Misguided
A House Republican vote to send four members to Paris to examine the U S France rift troubles Johnson and State Department aims to preserve NATO while critics say foreign affairs are for the President. Senate GOP leader Dirksen questions the move calling it foolish in light of constitutional duties.
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Paris
United States
France
Johnson
Department of State
NATO Alliance
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Charles DE Gaulle
Lynnon
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Irving Berlin
Mr. Berlin
John Masefield
Carl Sandburg
Compton MacKensie
Casey Stengel
Mets
Thomas Hart Benton
Paul Green
Lesington
Wade H. Phillips
Johnson- Humphrey
State Bar Association
Colonel Phillips
Credit Policy Debate Warns of Inflationary Risk
Federal Reserve Chairman William McCuesney Martin warns against inflationary policies echoing 1920s patterns as Congressmen like Wright Patman attack the board’s stance. Administration allies urge flexible credit while fearing recession if restraint is too tight, highlighting a high-stakes policy clash with potential effects on the economy and balance of payments.
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Garoner Ackey
Council of Economic Advisers
Florida ends monkey driving in Motor Vehicles Code
A front page item notes a Florida Legislature change to the Motor Vehicles Code banning monkeys from driving. The piece jokes that the law targets all drivers who act like monkeys, casting a satirical light on perceived human behavior behind the wheel.
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Tallahassee
Virginia
U.S. of A
Africa
Gerald Johnson wins gold with a bright reporter image
The piece notes Gerald Johnson as a gold medalist for literary distinction and contrasts his image with a youthful reporter. It reflects on aging editors, retirement, and the longevity of notable figures, listing varied prominent names and ages.
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Gerald Johnson
Wirtz on Right to Decide and Free Contracts Debate
Secretary of Labor Wirtz testifies on revoking 14B Taft Hartley clause arguing for free contract rights between employers and workers including union shops. The piece cites supporting figures from California polls and criticizes the idea as harmful to existing labor rights and costs to agriculture and workers. It contrasts with Norris LaGuardia and Milton Friedman views and references historical labor battles and public sentiment.
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Milton Friedman
University of Chicago
Freedom of Fen
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California
Abro
America
Red Braceros
Mexico
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Teamsters Union
Public Opinion Research of
Cassius Clay
Great Society hit on bread price with wheat subsidy cut
Ralph de Toledano argues that Johnson's Great Society plan will raise bread costs for low income families by cutting wheat subsidies from 319 million to 151 million and increasing wheat prices from 2.00 to 2.50 a bushel. He warns factory farms will profit while the average consumer bears the burden, and notes subsidies for corn and cotton rise simultaneously.
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Marie Antoinette
Great Society
Grvile Freeman
America
Freeman
Johnson
Agriculture Department
United States
Age Discrimination Act Draws Fire Over Enforceability
A Roanoke commentator criticizes Indiana’s Age Discrimination Act arguing it may deter experienced workers and invite costly litigation. He says laws labeled fair employment practices can backfire, fostering bias against older employees and misaligning protections with varied occupations. He warns that enforceability is limited and may create more injustice than remedy.
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John Randolph
Roanoke
Randolph
Aerospace Industry Backing War Efforts In 1960s
Holmes Alexander discusses Lockheed and others expanding airlift capabilities with C-130 and Skyhook concepts, noting new cargo planes, aerial firefighting, and defense procurement shifts. He links WWII and Vietnam airlift experiences to postwar and Cold War programs, highlighting cost analyses and industry roles.
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