Protest over Digest Social Security article prompts rebuttal demand
Readers and the National Council of Senior Citizens protest a Readers Digest piece questioning Social Security finances. Wilbur Cohen urged a published rebuttal while debates focus on campaign ad warnings and public accountability in a tense media environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stevenson
National Council of Senior Citizens
Wilbur J. Cohen
Department of Health, Education & Welfare
Mgest
Ccme
National Council of Lane
NCSC
Styeriea
Uiely
Hd Fulko
R. Meadet
Pay Increase for Workers Is Certain
In Washington Congress appears set to approve both a $4.1 billion spending cut and substantial federal pay raises. The House passed measures to cut spending this year and boost federal salaries for postal workers by 4.5 percent and other workers similarly with further increases slated for July 1 next year and 1969, at a total eventual annual cost of $2.7 billion. The package also contemplates postal rate hikes and tax proposals. Senate expected to approve quickly.
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Robert ‘Tr. Gray
Associated Press
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Miki Mansfield
White House
Pers
Refie
Station KXAR 20 Years Old Today
Station KXAR marks its 20th anniversary with celebrations and reflections on its growth, community role, and future plans as the station commemorates two decades on air. Local listeners and staff share memories and hopes for continued service.
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KXAR
Leagues Want Convention Themed Hockey Pact
A garbled note describes leagues seeking a convention and mentions reforming rules and organizing meetings. It references a skating or sport context with officials and plans for a formal gathering to address issues, but the exact details and participants are unclear due to the OCR quality.
Arkansan Killed in Vietnam
A brief sketched obituary item reports an Arkansan casualty in Vietnam. Details are incomplete with garbled lines, but the notice confirms a local resident’s death in the conflict and references family names and ties to Arkansas communities.
Antipoverty Gets $4.1 Billion But Agency May Have Far Less Money
AP reports Sargent Shriver heads a plan authorizing 4.16 billion over two years for the Office of Economic Opportunity. Subcommittee proposes 1.612 billion for year one, with 2.1 billion for 1969 authorized but not fixed. Debate centers on local control of Community Action programs and Senate funding prospects.
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William F. Arbogast
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Sargent Shtiver
White House
Office of Economic Opportunity
Shriver
Congress
House
House Appropriations
Appropriations Committee
Senate
Hay
Surlver
Man Kills Girl Accidentally in Blackstone
A Blackstone man struck and killed his girlfriend Susan Marie Webb, 18, as she walked along a road on the town’s southern edge. Leg Legner, 22, said he could not stop the car in time while en route to her home. She died at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackstone
Ill
Susan Marie Webb
Leg Legner
Holme
Which Is Important Yesterday Today or Maybe Tomorrow
A rambling reminiscence contrasts yesterday today and tomorrow, recalling old times, workers, and common memories. It cites 1927 film stars Greta Garbo and John Gilbert, Gary Cooper’s early roles, and pocketknives among boys. The piece reflects on values, leisure, and the daily grind of past generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greta Garbo
John Gilbert
Gary Vouper
Gary
Tinkrent
Peake
Tiave
Rey Webber
Johnson Urges Convincing the Doubters at College Dedication
President Johnson spoke at the dedication of Central Texas College in Killeen urging Americans who believe in progress to convince the doubters. He cited education, poverty abolition, health, stability and world peace, and warned against opponents of growth while noting ongoing expansion of educational facilities. He flew from his ranch to the campus and planned to return to Washington, with AFL-CIO support for his Vietnam policies and possible stop at their Miami Beach convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cormier
Associated Press
Killeen
Tex
Johnson
Washington
Afl-Cio
Miami Beach
Fla
America
Training Leadership Conference Aids County Homemaker Councils
Nine counties joined the South West District at the Des Comer 3 District Leadership Training Conference in Hope. About sixty county presidents and extension homemakers gathered near the First Baptist Church to hear speeches by South West District Director Mrs. Ernest Grabati and state specialists. The program highlighted leadership traits and contributions to extension work with panel discussions and gifts symbolizing leadership qualities.
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Descomer 3
Hope
Rekaryelred Sured
Levien
Little River
Miller
Culuntag
Pike
Howard
Nevada
Laffayette
Hempstead
Neat
Coyneih
Dee
Uli
Frances Jods
Little Boek
Pnathe Buls
Othe
Huante Lee
Hoga Het Iyadel
Itd
Ahein
Pledge Spurs Action on School Bill
Senate passes a large federal aid to education bill after a pledge from the Hoover administration to revise procedures on cutting funds to segregated schools. Gardner letter promises early warnings and hearings on alleged noncompliance with the Civil Rights Act, shaping Title I funding and desegregation enforcement.
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Joe Hall
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
John W. Gardner
Health, Education and Welfare Department
Johnson
Congress
Wayne Morse
D-Ore
Gardner
Morse
Ganiier
Richard B. Russell
K- Ga
Gardner Place
Boundary dispute leaves landless families in tax limbo
In Athens, Clarke and Oglethorpe counties face a long running border disagreement over a 1,500 acre tract. About 15 residents have paid taxes to Clarke County one year and to Oglethorpe the next, prompting tax bills from both sides. County surveyor Guy Loo ter Middyx has been appointed to determine the boundary and resolve who should bill residents until the border is settled.
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Clarke County
Guy
Clarke County Cndairman
Army Plans to Take 100000 Poor Youths Into Service Annually
Pentagon plans long range study of social effects as it targets 100000 poverty scarred youths each year for military service. quotas set Army 70400 Navy 11000 and Air Force 9300. "New standards" trainees receive training to pass basic and gain job skills for later productivity. Some require minor medical care. outcomes tracked after service to gauge impact.
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Bob Horton
Washington
Pentagon
Defense
Robert McNamara
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marines
M. Greenberg
Vietnam
Greenberg
Defense Department
Pledges Ambitious Seeks $50,000 in Tickets
Miami AP report says two University of Miami fraternity pledges from Zeta Beta Tau started an initiation scavenger hunt at Tropical Park race track to collect $50,000 in losing tickets. They retrieved $200 in winning tickets and plan to claim the prize at the payoff window today.
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Miami, Fla
University of Mami
Tropical Park
Zeta Beta Tau
Earthquake toll climbs in India as searchs continue
The quake in southwest India, centered near the Western Ghats, had killed about 115 with up to 200 feared dead. Over 1,600 injured sought treatment as hospitals in Karad, Sangli, and Satara struggled to admit more patients. Homes of granite blocks collapsed trapping sleepers in the dawn disaster.
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Bombay
India
Ghat
Karad Sangh
Satara
Koynas Tager
Town news and notices from Hope area 1967 items
All Around Town items list purchases of registered Angus cattle from Arkansas and Missouri farms, a Hope resident in Arkansas Baptist Hospital, a Kansas City Hereford member in Missouri, and a Hope man moving to West Virginia for a Phoenix electronics job. Also reported are the Redland AOA meeting reschedule for a Christmas party, a Christmas Seal Campaign update, local choir members performing at Southern State College, and student profiles including majors and choir roles.
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Brenda Evans
Gayle Wil Hans
Hope
Southern State College
Miss Evdas
Southern State
DaCapo Club
Williams i. 9
Madrigal Singers
Senator Percy Targeted by Mortar Fire in Dakson Visit
Sen Charles Percy, on a spur-of-the-moment trip near the Cambodian border, crawled for cover as five mortar rounds and small arms fire erupted from Viet Cong positions at Dakson. No one was hit though Percy suffered scratches on both arms. He later said the attack came as the mission circled the village and that he insisted on no military escort for future field trips.
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George Esper
Associated Press
Saigon
Guiders
Sen
Charles Percy
Dakson
Percy
Vietnam
Fiks
Dennis Smitt
U.S
Song Be
Smith
Scott Cohen
Fred Ward
Look Magazine
Kenneth Schmid
Chicago
Pers Cy
Mrn
Seventeen Hope Students Earn All Region Band Honors
Seventeen junior high band members from Hope earned All Region honors at the region band tryouts held in Hope last Saturday. First chair in the first band went to Tommy Lavendar Mike May and Becky Huff. Additional first band spots went to Jackie Townsseid Ken Trout and Ashley Hogard. Second and third bands included Bara Jackson Katy Watson Debe by Gunter Sandy Singard Ben Williams Virginia Morgan Jackie Easterning Bob Arters bury Sheila Wheeler Mary Jane Reyenga and Sandra McFaryland. They will attend Region IV Band in Hot Springs at Central High School in January 6.
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Hope
Tommy Lavendar
Mike May
Becky Huff
Jackie Towns Seid
Ken Trout
Ashley Hogegard
Barebara Jackson
Katy Watson
Debe By Gunter
Sandy Singard
Ben Williams
Virginia Morgan
Jackie Easterning
Bob
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Willis
Hank Oo
Rebbur
Jesise
Jithe
Shalive
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Athens
AP News Digest
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Sargent Shriver
Congressional
Ft. Knox
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Stokely Carmichael
Arkansas
Conway County
Marlin Hawkins
Hawkins
Pulaski County
Richard B. Adkisson
Little Rock Central
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C.H. Parun
Angus Farm
Magnulla
Ark
Don Lockwell
Chierokee Ayres
St. Joseph
Jowell Hunnicutt of Hope
Arkdueas Baptist Hospitel
Little Rock
Redland Aol
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Ask
Won
Herbert Biddle
Charleston
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Phoenix
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Heimpstead
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