Teens Letter Sparks Race Equality Debate In Chester
Editorial notes two 14-year-old Chester girls who wrote that color matters little and all people are the same beneath. Their mothers approved publishing, then objected. editors say grownups are responsible for racial frictions and praise the girls’ message. Nether Providence School Board invited to Summit Elementary for a meeting, with PTO proposing a joint session.
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Chester
Nether Providence Township
Summit
PTO
Nether Providence
Safety neglected highway slaughter learn from statistics
National Safety Council data show 134 daily traffic deaths since January and about 20 380 by June 1 1968 with 700 000 disabled. J David Brothers of American Trucking Associations warns Americans must confront neglect of traffic safety. A Midwest traveler reports near universal lack of shoulder harness use. Readers urged to adopt safer driving habits and heed exhortations.
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Vietnam
Washington
J. David Brothers
American Trucking Associations
Midwest
Hemisfair
San Antonio
Poor Thinking Kills Drama Over Driver Education
A veteran critic argues driver education is wasteful and ineffective citing a multiyear, multimillion dollar program with little evidence of improving teen driving. He urges schools to focus on fostering independent thinking rather than teaching driving as a civic function.
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John W. Gardner
U.S. Health, Education and Welfare Department
America
Letters to the Editor Push for Broad Safety Not Only Guns
A reader challenges the Times editorial stance on gun legislation. He questions the 70 percent figure cited, defends state level licensing proposals, and argues for broader safety measures beyond firearms. He cites injuries and fatalities to urge caution and cites Pennsylvania House Bills 2748 and 2452. He notes lack of coverage of an analysis condemning the 2452 bill.
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Congress
FBI
Democrats Can't Win With Humphrey
A letter to Hubert Humphrey requests his withdrawal from the presidential race. The writer cannot endorse a candidate who supports Johnson's Vietnam policy and urges delegates to vote for Eugene McCarthy. The piece criticizes Humphrey's admitted mistakes and argues the party cannot win with him, claiming McCarthy and Joe Clark offer better prospects, especially in Pennsylvania.
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Hubert Humphrey
Johnson
Vietnam
Eugene McCarthy
Humphrey
Democratic Party
Pennsylvania
Joe Clark
Recess Congress Knocks Off and Work Load Remains
The U S Congress has recessed until after Labor Day and plans to return after August conventions. Leaders warn of a heavy post recess agenda including a $390 million military aid bill and continuation of unfinished legislation from prior sessions.
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U.S
Mike Mansfield
Mont
Senate
Washington
New York Times
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House
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