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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1966
Page
3
President Johnson in his State of the Union calls for a commission of scholars to examine the federal system. He frames the goal as using diverse institutions to solve national problems while ensuring effective, restrained central power and public accountability.
The joint U S Saigon statement seeks to prevent a coup against Premier Ky and align the two governments on peace and South Vietnamese security. It pledges U S support against Viet Cong and North Vietnamese terrorism while improving the people's economic condition. Ky calls for end to aggression and eventual unification, a moderate but purposeful message.
The piece argues that President Johnson must replace Balderston on the Federal Reserve Board with a possible easy money stance, risking Martin's resignation. It notes the Board's independence from the White House, outlines historical shifts in Fed policy, and cites Rep. Patman’s challenge to the current structure. It highlights Martin's uncertain stance amid party lines and the balance between hard and easy money traditions.
Washington reports resume of banking merger battle as lawmakers clash over legality and tactics. Ashley and Patman lead opposed factions with Rep Reuss proposing a compromise while the American Bankers Association lobbies for support amid secret meetings and procedural questions. Dirksen quips about friendship with Johnson as party tensions flare.
The column discusses New York subway and bus workers strike and the burden on taxpayers. It quotes Shakespeare to lament civic treason and argues President Johnson understated the settlement as not in the public interest.
The President focused on the financial content of a settlement from a major city strike. He argued wage increases exceeded his parity guide posts, while other elements alarmed him. He cited defiance of a court order by the union, the jailing for contempt, and the broader risk to constitutional governance, criticizing organized power that bypasses courts.
The piece weaves a veteran’s complaint about rising Social Security costs with a commerce-driven note on Big Bear Stores promoting a sports show and other campaigns. It references Johnson, Medicare, and inflation fears while detailing local business leaders and civic efforts in High Point and Nashville areas.
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