Demand for Federal Impact Aid Exposed as Pork Barrel Fund
The Reader's Digest reports that aid to federally impacted areas began in 1950 to help districts with federal workers' families and has grown from 30 million to over 500 million annually for about 4,500 districts. Nixon sought trims, but author Kenneth Gilmore argues lasting reforms require strong citizen backing and a vote against spenders.
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Peter Drucker
Nixon
Gilmore
Bers
Impact Aid Pork Barrel
Trial Magazine
New York City
Selective Service clarifies draft carryover policy for 1970 pool
Selective Service officials outline a three month priority for 1970 draft registrants whose lottery numbers were reached in 1970 but who were not inducted. Those with numbers above 195 face reduced priority in 1971 unless emergency calls occur. Carryovers must be inducted after becoming eligible, with the aim to limit exposure to more than 12 months.
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Stin
Tex
Selective Service
Curtis W. Tarr
Tarr
Revenue sharing faces doubts from GOP experts
Washington report notes Rep. John Byrnes challenges the GOP plan to fund states with federal revenue sharing, arguing it shifts tax burdens and fuels debt. The piece covers critics in Congress, fiscal impact, and political support for the measure.
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Washington
Congress
GOP
John Byrnes
R-Wis
Byrnes
Nixon
Epoch drama reshaping world politics and culture
A sweeping, era-defining crisis unfolds with profound historical impact and lasting significance comparable to major cultural milestones. The piece emphasizes the drama's weight and its potential to redefine global affairs.
Governor Smith to keynote 1969 Industrial Expansion Conference
Gov. Preston Smith will deliver the main address at the Governor’s Conference on Industrial Expansion in Austin on Oct. 13 with Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes and House Speaker Gus Mutscher on panels. More than 1,000 business leaders are expected at Municipal Auditorium to hear discussions on Texas’ competitive position in financing industry and vocational training, plus awards to six honorees Celanese Chemical, Friedrich Refrigerators, Johnson Manufacturing, Kilgore Ceramics, Laredo Packing, and Missouri Beef Packers.
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Austin
Preston Smith
Gov. Smith
Ben Barnes
Gus Mutscher
Texas
William T
Bill) Moore
Bryan
Murray Watson, Jr
Waco
W. S. Headly
Paducah
Ben Atwell
Dallas
Barnes and Heatly
Allan T. Burns
Peat
Marwick
William T. Henderson
Mitchell
Celanese Chemical Company
Clear Lake
Friedrich Refrigerators
San Antonio
Johnson Manufacturing Co
Lubbock
Kilgore Ceramics Corporation
Kilgore
Laredo Packing Company
Laredo
Missouri Beef Packers Inc
Friona
The Mini Skirt Debate Dominates Fashion Circles
A satirical calendar piece traces the ongoing mini versus midi skirt clash. It lampoons both sides while praising mini advocates and mocking midis as dull and unflattering. The column ends with a nod to pants suits and fashion trends.
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Middle East
Midis
Midi
Organized Girl Lookers Enterprises
OGLE
State Health Dept Drug Abuse Program outlines plan
A Texas Health Department official outlined a three stage statewide drug abuse program at a House hearing. It starts with laboratory services and clinics in six counties serving 1.7 million, then statewide clinics and information workshops, using computers to study health factors.
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Austin
State Health Department
Health Department
House Committee
Nueces
Bexar
el Paso
Bowie
Webb
Lubbock
State Supreme Court
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
la Raza Unida Party
Mandamus
Dimmitt
la Salle
Zavala
Hidalgo County
Alcoholic Beverage Commission
U. S. Supreme Court
University of Texas
Odessa
Herman Jones
Atty
Crawford C. Maretin
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
Texas
Martin
Prin
Dr G R Hugman Attends California Medical Meeting
Dr. G Robert Hugman attended the Annual Scientific Assembly of the American Academy of General Practice in San Francisco. He heard 24 guest speakers and chose 48 seminars while visiting 120 scientific and 300 technical exhibits at the four day session.
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San Francisco
Calif
Robert Hugman
Gladewater
American Academy of General Practice
Hugman
Academy
The
Kansas City
AAGP
New Teenager At Home Tries Spaceburgers And Oysters
A mother recalls moving into the teenage years with HJ as she and sister Mary Grace visit Tyler for meals at Space Burger. Teens share spaceburger and Blip Blips while singing, smoking, and chatting. The writer notes oysters fail to entice and laments teen movie ratings.
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Mary Grace
Tyler
Outer Space
Cathy Poston
East Germany Suffers Low Car Density
A regional statistic notes one passenger vehicle for every 66 residents in East Germany, reflecting limited motor ownership compared to other areas.
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East Germany
The Gladewater Times-Tribune Consolidation News
Local newspapers consolidate efforts as The Gladewater Times-Tribune enters a union with another paper dated November 28, 1949. The move aims to streamline reporting and expand regional coverage for readers across East Texas.
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The
Gladewater Times-Tribune
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Gladewater Mirror Editorial
Henry Cathcart
Central Press
University of Texas Law School
Texas Criminal Justice Council
U. S
Jimmy Brown
Governor Smith
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Chrysler Corporation
National Observer
Arizona Farm Bureau Federation
Dallas Museum of Fine Arts
Oceania
New Guinea
Museum of Fine Arts
Cipal
Attorney General’s Office
Texas Water Quality Board
Texas Air Control Board
PWC
Pearce Johnson
Parks and Wildlife Commission
Commission
Johnson
Mustang Island
Corpus Christi
Capitol
Smith
G.R. Hugman
California Medical Meeting
Glade Avenue
Dean Street
Gregg County
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