Fair housing bill eyed by Kansas Legislature this week
A Kansas Legislature discussion mirrors a 1967 Senate move to amend the antidiscrimination act. The measure would end segregation in sale, rental, construction, and financing of real estate, though lawmakers fear it may die in committee. The sponsor, a Kansas City Republican, argues equal housing rights reflect democracy. opponents warn of prejudice in property decisions. Kansas bans racial and religious discrimination in employment and public accommodations, yet housing access remains unequal for Black and Mexican descent residents.
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Kansas
Senate
Kansas City
Brotherhood of Man
Poverty and politics mix in era of protest buttons
In a column quoting Maurice Ouellet and a 105 year old Englishwoman, poverty is depicted as deeper and more hopeless than in the past with comments on social decay. An ad touts the nation’s largest protest button selection including titles like Napalm Makes Millionaires and Is There Intelligent Life on Earth. Also listed is a giveaway of three female puppies in Deerfield with Ed Wiens contact.
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Maurice Ouellet
Protest Buttons
United States
Truman
America
New York
Mothers-in-Law Honor and Quips From Hal Boyle
Hal Boyle surveys modern manners and humor in a column touching on mothers-in-law, aging fashion, sports seasons, labor-saving appliances, rain taxis, foreign coats, midlife thrills, Florida tans, pampered dogs, inheritance irony, teenage love, and a child's schoolyard bruise.
Pueblo seizure prompts White House action and recalls
Drew Pearson reports that after the USS Pueblo seizure by North Korea, the White House activated crisis plans. President Johnson ordered intelligence briefings, explored UN action, and prepared for possible military options while avoiding public alarm. The administration considered bombing plans and eavesdropping-ship countermeasures but prioritized safe return of the crew and ship.
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Washington
White House
North Korea
Secretary of
State Rusk
Defense McNamara
Walt Rastow
Rostow
Blue House
Park
Seoul
Vietnam
Kim I Sung
Asia
United Front
Johnson
Capitol Hill
South Korea
Japan
Pueblo
United States
Union
Pentagon
Wanson Harbor
Tlewellyn Thompson
Vasili Kuznetzov
Kuznetzov
Carnegie Tech
Pittsburgh
USA
Kosygin
Thompson
Speechwriter Passes Test For 1968 GOP Campaign
Art Buchwald dramatizes a mock screening where a speechwriter answers GOP policy questions. The dialogue covers integrity, Johnson era failures, ship of state leadership, urban unrest, promises vs performance, inflation, federal spending, and Vietnam. A finale confirms the writer’s acceptance to draft speeches.
Need]e.vy Hortacottin unemployment benefits debate
The piece voices frustration over unemployment policy, arguing only government jobs or private employment provide steady income. It rails against funding for welfare, hints at anti City Hall sentiment, and cites self reliance versus government aid. The tone is partisan and satirical.
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City Hall
Terms of Subscription for Garden City and surrounding areas
Subscription terms list carrier monthly and advance payment details for Garden City and other cities. Rates are 1.75 dollars monthly by carrier, 0.10 per week by carrier elsewhere, and 12 or 16 dollars yearly by mail depending on location. Student rate is 5 dollars for a 9 month year. Telegram motor carrier service requires same day mail delivery where local carrier exists.
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Garden City
Finney, Lane
Scott
Wichita
Gresley
Hamilton
Kearny
Grant
Heskell
Gray Counties
Telegram Motor
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the Lord
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