Virginians vote against 4.8B excise tax cut battle
The House approved President Johnson's 4.8 billion excise tax cut 401 to 6 despite opposition from Rep. Howard Worry Smith of Virginia Eighth and Rep. Joan Marsu of Virginia Seventh. They warned that tax cuts must be paired with revenue control as spending outpaces income. Both lawmakers cast firm nay votes, standing against fueling inflation.
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Change Is Everywhere Weep Not That The World Changes
A UNC Chapel Hill sermon on change notes the church cannot survive in an Ivory Tower. It contrasts shifts in family doctors and ministers, detailing medical and ecclesiastical evolution from home care to hospital and from personal guidance to organized ministry. It highlights ecumenical movement toward unity amid diversity.
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Tomas H. Walcur
East Carolina
Chapel Hill
UNC
Ivory Tower
Universal Church
Gemini diet intrigues dieters with space routine
The piece describes the Gemini diet as traveling a vast distance between meals, used by Astronauts McDivitt and Waite. It notes their space nourishment kept weight steady during exertion, implying potential but impractical appeal for dieters who would need to board a spacecraft to start.
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McDivitt
Wulrte
Waite
Subscription Rates For The Danville Register
The Danville Register lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday delivery in city and suburbs at 35 cents a week, and mail rates of one year 15 dollars, six months 7.50, three months 3.75, and one month 1.25. It notes Associated Press copyright, network reps, and renewal reminders with rates limited to postal zones 1 and 2.
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Niece narrates odd noodles story from camping trip
A girl reports an unusual cooking choice from a camping outing. She says they cooked noodles RomaNorr in a minnow bucket, presenting a quirky kitchen moment with naive excitement. The line captures a playful misunderstanding of cuisine and resource use.
Congressman Slupgepump backs poverty program plan
Congressman Slupgepump voices strong support for a poverty program and asks about retraining options if defeated at the next election. He seeks assurance of a useful trade through retraining after leaving office.
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Slupgepump
Man criticizes wife for perfumes while himself uses identical pipes
A man plans to scold his wife for owning 18 bottles of perfume with distinct scents, while he keeps 23 pipes that all smell alike, highlighting a contrast in personal habits and preferences.
Santo Domingo residents eager for stable government
In Santo Domingo locals express willingness to back any administration that remains in place long enough to establish presence and gain access to leadership names.
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Santo Domingo
Buckley Raps Lowell as Bird of Paradise in White House Row
William F Buckley Jr criticizes poet Robert Lowell for publicizing antiwar views while portraying him as a fragile “bird of paradise.” Buckley defends Lowell as a conscientious objector and questions the eagerness of critics to amplify dissent against LBJ’s Vietnam policy. The column weighs intellectuals, politics, and the ethics of public stance.
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Robert Lowell
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Atlantic
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Mumford
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Hitiler
Peter Viereck
Wyman Los Angeles council defeat shakes California liberal wing
In Los Angeles Rosa Lind Wyman loses a three to one bid for re election to the City Council. Her husband Eugene Wyman a California Democratic national committeeman led the radical wing of the party. The loss weakens the left in California politics and may push Democrats toward moderation as Republicans drift right.
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Rosalind Wyman
Eugene Wyman
California
Pat Brown
George Murphy
Senate
Yorty
Samuel Yorty
Wymans
Jesse Unruh
United States Senate
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California Assembly
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Barry Goldwater
Nelson Rockefeller
Ronald Regan
Thomas Kuchel
Wyman
John Lindsay
New York
Wagner
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New York City
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Planting flowers on junked cars along highways
A radical idea proposes transforming junked vehicles parked beside highways into flower beds by planting zinnias and petunias. The plan aims to beautify the roadside and reuse neglected spaces.
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President sensitive to criticism but Johnson name often spelled right
The President shows sensitivity to press criticism yet acknowledges that the surname Johnson is typically spelled correctly. This brief remark highlights attention to press treatment and a common note on a personal name.
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Johnson
Bundy Advocates Peace-Through-Power Policy
Holmes Alexander reviews McGeorge Bundy’s argument that U S policy since 1940 has sought peace through military strength. Bundy argues Roosevelt, Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson used power to sustain peace, contrasting with past conquests and warning against coexisting with communism. Bundy’s insight frames Pax Americana as altruistic strength.
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LBJ's tax cuts and spending forecast strain 1960s boom
The piece argues LBJ relies on tax cuts and federal programs to sustain a booming economy. It warns that future revenue falls and growing payroll taxes will hinder social programs, risking a policy misstep as the New Era optimism slips and debt concerns rise. It also cites Federal Reserve warnings about debt, deficits, and money supply risks.
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Lyndon Johnson
LBJ
Texas
William McChesney Martin
Federal Reserve Board
Martin
Wall Street
Centennial Celebrations Persist Across the Years
The remark notes the endless cycle of centennial anniversaries as dates repeatedly mirror events from a century ago, implying a constant stream of commemorations tied to past milestones. It emphasizes the enduring appeal of marking 100 years since notable happenings.
Europe’s comeback shows traffic jams rivaling ours
Europe recovers two decades after World War II devastation with traffic jams reaching levels similar to those seen in the United States, as nations rebuild and mobility returns.
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Europe
Cartoonish campus critique and cultural notes column
A reflective, satirical column surveys campus rebellion among modern college students. It quips about outdated baseball gear, keepsake gifts, and a grandfather’s search for a Bill Doak glove. It muses on politics, governance, and the allure of a comfortable office away from student unrest.
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