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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1967
Page
8
The nation’s space program faces growing opposition from Americans with firm opinions on the topic. Costs and urgent earthbound needs drive criticism, though under 35s still largely support exploration. The piece argues for balancing immediate emergencies with pursuit of long term cosmic advances.
Congress weighs scheduling most holidays for Mondays in hearings August 16 and 17 before a judiciary subcommittee. Proponents argue caution toward tradition bound groups. many holidays lack fixed historical dates. Christmas and New Year’s would stay. bill aims to aid business and workers in 1967.
Readers critique Congressman Hosmer, the Liberty attack, and Vietnam operations, while opposing direct vote changes to the Electoral College. Howard M. Russell of Shreveport cites naval inquiries, questions Vietnam policy, and argues for the Congressional District Plan to preserve state balance in elections.
Washington reports a weary public distraught by urban riots and the Vietnam crisis, with most citizens feeling helpless and isolated from nationwide trouble as trust in leaders wanes and uncertainty grows.
James Reston argues that Americans lack faith in common aims and institutions, leaving leaders distracted. He warns the nation cannot solve urban, war, and social issues simultaneously and predicts demand for new concepts and leadership if current policies fail. The piece contrasts U.S. progress with poorer nations and questions priority.
A columnist recalls Nixon era events near the White House noting invitations to a neighborhood improvement project. The vignette evokes banners and social scenes from the period surrounding President Nixon.
Arthur Hoppe sketches a satirical scene inside Nixon for President Headquarters. Prominent Nixonettes in costumes reminisce about past campaigns, parade mock cheer, and discuss rumors about Nixon opposing Medicare as the crowds cheer.
Vice President Hubert Humphrey blamed Congress for failing to address the urban crisis as riots roared in cities. He argued lawmakers, described as a gape of old men from small towns, opposed rent-subsidy and rat control programs and slashed the model program by about two thirds.
Drew Pearson notes measures proposed to ease slum pressure and prevent riots face slow Senate action as aging committee chairs in both chambers hold power. House pushes $4.6 billion for public works while rioting cities demand aid. The piece singles out seniority, geography, and partisan inertia as the real causes of inaction.
A journalist discusses how many fact sets exist to support various positions on affluence in contemporary American society. The piece argues that numerous datasets can be cited to fit differing interpretations, illustrating the complexity of measuring wealth and consumer power.
Sydney Harris argues that pervasive facts about American income reveal a mixed picture. He contrasts claimed national prosperity with data showing high poverty among the elderly, many families with low incomes, limited savings, and reliance on work, urging context and human understanding for meaningful dialogue.
A collection of biblical and literary quotes on patience, perseverance, blessings, and self control. Notable lines include II Corinthians 13 7 and Romans 12 20, praising restraint and righteous effort.
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