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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1968

Page

11

In Loco Parentis and the Looming Parental Challenge

The piece argues that parents fail to guide youth and rely on institutions to replace them. It notes loneliness as a key youth trait and stresses that schools and colleges cannot be in loco parentis. It discusses Supreme Court limits on school religious instruction and the limits of university control over students social behavior.

United States Supreme Court

Derivative Isoquinoline Shows Antiflu Potential in Trials

Harvard Salisbury trials of UK 2371 tablets tested on 34 treated and 33 placebo volunteers. After seven days and exposure to influenza B, 7 treated and 13 control developed symptoms, while 9 treated and 17 controls showed lab infection. Drug halved illness and infection rates. It may also inactivate influenza A.

Harvard Hospital Salisbury England D. A J. Tyrrell Lancet

I Am Too Old to Run Yet I Turn 35

George Robeson writes about turning 35 and the joke of becoming a “regular guy” with Serutan ads for those 35 and over. He recalls Castoria from childhood, jokes about aging, and muses on being a non-candidate for president while noting the toll of middle age. He finds humor in career, faith, and the looming 40th birthday.

Fletcher Castoria Scrutan Ebell United States I, PT Bob Houser Ralph Williams

President Johnson Calls for Tax Reform and Spending Cuts

President Johnson urged Congress on May 3 to balance the 1969 budget by cutting nondefense spending by at least 17 billion dollars and to pass a tax bill without delays. He warned that tax increases could hurt inflation, production and growth while a balanced approach would restore confidence in the dollar amid the election year.

Johnson Congress Congressional

Compromise Proposal Amid Budget Crisis Cited in Vietnam War Debate

Henry Hazlitt argues the nondefense spending surge in 1969 eclipses defense increases, citing 18 billion dollars more than 1967 and 41.3 billion over 1964. He urges cuts or tax moves, while Rep. Mills weighs a 10 percent surcharge for a 6 billion nondefense cut. The piece also notes debate on mail delivery and signals international comparisons with Formosa.

Vietnam

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