Public garbage service in Danville contrasts with Mafia tied Westchester fees
An editorial contrasts Danville’s free municipal garbage collection with Westchester County where private collectors allegedly fall under Mafia control driving fees from eight to one hundred dollars a month. It urges residents to seek competitive services and protection from gangster-style reprisals.
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Danville
United States
New York
Westchester County
New York City
District Attorney’s Office
Westchester
Strongarm
Exposure curbs riot fears in Norfolk and Buffalo
Buffalo Police Commissioner and NAACP president blame outsiders for riots and payoffs to youths. In Norfolk a local Negro civic group warns of out-of-town organizers from Detroit planning a July 24 riot. Officials stress no immediate danger, urge exposure to deter crime and enforce Virginia codes against Klan activity.
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Buffalo
NAACP
Norfolk
Berkley
Detroit
Lown
Judge Wright Tackles Track System In D C Schools
The Washington DC court ruling bars a track based system, arguing it denies opportunity and favors some students. The piece praises District of Columbia Board of Education for pursuing equality and highlights Amidon School's role under District leadership. It contrasts past and present educational aims and reflects on broader implications for merit and access in schooling.
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Washington, D. C
James Skelly Wright
U .S. Circuit Court of Aplera
Columbia Board of Education
Cordance
Thomas Jefferson
Washington
D.C
Carl Hansen
Hansen
Amidon
Rbsay
Mecasta
Perth
Golden River
Great Office Seeks Greatness In Direction
Holmes Alexander laments the record of U S defense leadership from Knox to McNamara and beyond, arguing civilian secretaries often falter in wartime and praising a few like Marshall and Symington while urging a push from outside the ministries to bolster preparedness amid a war eruptive world. The piece contends the nation relies on outsiders to push military readiness and hints at forthcoming columns exploring deeper causes.
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Washington, D. C
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Monroe
Madigan
Defense
Robert Strange McNamara
America
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Navy
George Washington
Henry Knox
Knox
Jefferson
Treasury Hamilton
Atttorney
Randolph
James Monroe
Madison
Republic
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Lincoln
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House
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Wilson
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Toman
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Truman
Air Force
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Kennedy
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Stuart Symington
Pentagon
USA
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Washington
Joshua Barney
Andrew Jackson
Leonard Wood
Theodore Roosevelt
Lewis Strauss
Edward Teller
Hyman Rickover
Polaris
John Stennis
Defense Ministries
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Colunias
Scouts Of The Federal Jungle
In 1968 federal grants flood cities, but Congress stalls expediters. Localities rely on ambassadors to the federal trough, while bigger cities deploy fulltime grant seekers. Glassboro State College president gains fame for hosting a media crowd with Johnson and guests.
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House Appropriations Committee
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Lyndon Johnson
Alexei
Kasygin
CBS
NBC
ABC
Danville ad rates and delivery details listed
The Danville Register publishes subscription rates, delivery options, and advertising representatives. It notes carrier and mail prices for daily and Sunday editions, with rates for city, suburban delivery, and various mail periods. It also mentions AP affiliation and renewals policy, plus national reps in major cities.
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Branham Company
Chicago
New York
Atlanta
Detroit
Dallas
St. Louis
Charlotte
Minneapolis
New Orleans
Kansas
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Miami
National Park Service abandons Plymouth Rock relocation plan
The National Park Service has rejected moving Plymouth Rock and jokes about demolishing Pike's Peak to display it elsewhere. The humorous remark highlights debate over iconic landmarks and public visibility.
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National Park Service
Plymouth Rock
Pike's Peak
Old-Time Barber Seeks New Style for Talk and Taste
A reader longs for traditional barber chat about coon hunting and stink bait fishing but feels uneasy discussing such topics with a new stylist. The note hints at nostalgia for simpler, familiar conversation while changing barbers.
Ruskin Mantelpiece Brings Victorian Tales Home
A Victorian critic’s memory and romance of Bridgend House Perth linked to Ruskin’s boyhood visits. The article recalls Bowerswell and Effie Gray, infuses local legend with a furniture find, and imagines new tales sparked by the mantelpiece, blending art, history, and family lore.
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John Ruskin
Blecosta
Michigan
Bridgend House
Perth
Ruskin
London
Tay
Little Ruskin
Bridgend
Ream
Gluck
Southwest Wind
Mecosta
Annetite
Bowerswell
Effie Gray
Bott
Fois
Dodd Censure Echoes Through Senate and Press
The Dodd censure unsettles Senate consciences and exposes broader flaws in coverage. Key figures including Johnson, the Kennedys, Dirksen, and others faced scrutiny as the scandal refracts beyond Dodd himself. The piece warns of longer political fallout and a potential Pandora’s box for Senate ethics.
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Thomas Dodd
Washington Press Corps
Mr. Dodd
Uedd
Iey
Dodd
Senate
President Johnson
Tom Dord
Kennedys
John
Robert
Senator Dodd
Capitol Hill
Johnson
Harry S. Truman
Everett McKinley Dirksen
Washington
Tény
Senate Ethics Committee
Washington Post
House of Representatives
United States
Washington DC track system under fire in desegregation debate
Critics argue DC schools keep de facto segregation with a track system that assigns many black students to lower curricula and muted opportunities. Judge Wright notes aptitude tests reflect white middle class norms, urging better funding and programs rather than abolishing tracks.
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Amidon
Washington, D.C
Carl Hansen
D. G C
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District of Columbia
D. C
Washington
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Board of Education
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