Negative Tax Plan Looks A Bit Better
The piece argues for a federally guaranteed annual income or negative income tax as welfare reform. It notes Los Angeles County’s 1968 69 budget proposal, with welfare at 511.6 million of 1.14 billion and a rising property tax share. It cites Nixon and Rockefeller backed approaches, cautions tests and phased reforms, and urges restraint on local nonessential spending.
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Los Angeles
Richard Nixon
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Joseph C. Wilson
Xerox Corp
Board of Supervisors
McCarthy's Overswing in Hoover Question Highlights Campaign Risk
A political observer uses a baseball metaphor to critique Senator McCarthy's handling of a Hoover related query. The piece notes McCarthy overextended on an FBI issue, risking public backlash. It suggests he hire professional campaign help to avoid another misstep.
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Gene McCarthy
Muncie
Ind
Sen. McCarthy
J. Edgar Hoover
McCarthy
Hoover
FBI
Fred Cook
Bobby Has Learned From Past Errors
Washington analysis argues a president must avoid mistakes more than legislators. It cites Eisenhower's Cuba missteps and Kennedy's failed invasion attempt as examples of how presidential errors can alter national events and strain foreign relations.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Mdel Castro
Cuba
Russia
Kennedy
Kennedy and Kennedy a mixed presidential record analysis
The piece weighs Bobby Kennedy and Humphrey against past mistakes and party shifts. It notes Kennedy's early Bay of Pigs stance, missile crisis evolution, and civil liberties record, while contrasting with McCarthy and McCarthy era experiences and asks if Kennedy's past errors signal future caution. It emphasizes voter scrutiny of past errors and party leadership.
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Bobby Kennedy
JFK
Johnson
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Cuba
Joint Chiefs
Cabinet
Kennedy
Kannedy
McCarthy Committee
Wisconsin
Bobby
Senate
Truth and Freedom Verses by Mencken and a Bible Verse
The quote asserts truth over lies, liberty over slavery, and knowledge over ignorance. It juxtaposes H L Mencken on truth with a biblical exhortation from 1 John 3 18 urging action in truth rather than mere words.
Town Meeting Introduction to Opera
A reader urges high schools in Long Beach and Orange County to partner with community colleges so youths can view major theatrical productions, praising Cal State Long Beach's Bartered Bride and applauding Dr Hans Lamp and Dr Ken Lyman. Daniel Garrett receives acting honors as Vasek.
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Long Beach
Orange County
Cal
State Long Beach
Hans Lamp
Ken Lyman
Humphrey Forces Use Unit Rule in Maryland Delegation
Vice President Humphrey's campaign pressured Maryland delegates to back the majority, applying the unit rule to sew up influence for the Democratic National Convention. Sen. Harris, co chairing United Democrats for Humphrey, defended the tough tactic as necessary to win the nomination.
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Washington
Humphrey
Maryland
Robert Kennedy
Humphrey's Campaign Strategy Faces Benign Kingpin Challenge
Humphrey relies on party leaders and local bosses to steer delegates, betting on Ohio and Pennsylvania muscle while Kennedy and McCarthy push public opinion. The split of primaries could crown Humphrey, or force a convention showdown as old line machines contend with media and mass participation.
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Ances
Kennedy
McCarthy
New York
California
Dick Daley
Chicago
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Humphrey
Estes Kefauver
Truman
Russ Pushes for Open Suez Threatening Peace
The Soviet Union rises to second among naval powers with a vast fleet including submarines and helicopter carriers. Moscow positions ships in the Mediterranean using Egyptian and Syrian ports as bases, signaling potential amphibious operations and shifting regional leverage.
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Paris
Soviet Union
Russia
Mediterranean
Amer
Soviet aims in the Middle East and India shift power balance
Analysis argues Moscow seeks to protect Arab client governments, reopen the Suez Canal, and link Mediterranean access to India. It notes Soviet involvement in India since Khrushchev and Bulganin, plans to challenge U.S. influence, and the potential for Moscow to become the main protector of Suez amid ongoing Arab–Israeli conflict.
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Sea
Britain
Russia
Moscow
U.S
Mediterranean
Tunisia
Morocco
Israel
Turkey
Arabia
India
Indian Subcontinent
Khrushchev
Bulganin
Stalin
Kosygin
Tashkent
Pakistan
United States
China
Suez Canal
Cape of Good Hope
Suez
Gazer 9
Washington
London
Paris
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Lyndon Jamison
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Ennedy
Warren Magnuson
D-Wash
H. L. Mencken
John
Town Meeting
Opera
Daniel Garrett
Vasek
Mrs
Helen Eckersen
Garden Grove
Mr. Harris
Harris
Lakewood
Kenneth L. Woolsey
T¢’s
Dressels
Ouse
Tom Wicker
Alli
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Mayor Tait
Et Bor
Lee
Russ
New York Times Service
Belmont Pier
Paul Hanley
San Dimas
Miles Sanford
Covina
Sumner Stoles
Naval Shipyard
Atlantic Ave
Herbert Blanchard
Norwalk
David Smith
Uc-Berkeley
Tom Edwards
Driller
Lynwood
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