Victory for free men over Taft-Hartley 14B repeal efforts
The attempt to repeal the 14B union shop ban within Taft Hartley failed in Congress this year. Liberal lawmakers faced threats from union leaders while public protest and fatigue slowed Senate action. Senators Nelson Lausche and Mansfield clashed with ITU pressure and White House backing over the repeal motion.
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Congress
House
Senate
Frank Lausche
Ohio
ITU
Lausche
Mike Mansfield
White House
ITV
Elmer Brown
Senator Nelson
Space Team Faces Setbacks in Early Gemini Plans
The United States moves ahead with Gemini 7 after the Gemini 6 failure and Agena malfunction. Officials note spaceflight’s inherent risks, the need for repairs, and the absence of fatalities so far while stressing the challenging path to a moon mission.
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Atlantic
Moon
U.S
Bloodmobile anniversary recalls 15 years in La Crosse
The community marks 15 years since the first Aug 24 bloodmobile visit to La Crosse collecting 107 pints. Since 1950, 44 858 pints have been donated locally with many donors reaching gallon and multi gallon totals as hospitals rely on the supply. The bloodmobile returns for a four day visit starting Monday at Bangor and later La Crosse locations.
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Red Cross
la Crosse
Bangor
Italy
Community Chest
Montana
Morganthau
Education Training or Change
Sydney J. Harris argues colleges should not merely train students but cultivate well rounded persons who integrate humanities and social sciences with technical fields. Without this, graduates may perform brilliantly yet lack awareness of consequences, producing technical barbarians who threaten a free citizenry.
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Sydney J. Harris
Donne
California university four-letter men criticism causes concern
A California university remarks that four-letter men on campus may reflect poorly on funds and discipline. The commentary links athletic slang to financial prudence, cautioning that higher bounce in sports does not translate to steadier checks or reliable accounting.
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California University
Students for a Democratic Society Antidraft Movement
Washington report traces the SDS offshoots linked to the Antidraft activity and a prior socialist group. It notes large Viet Nam protests, civil disobedience plans, and alleged Communist ties with SDS leaders. The Justice Department reportedly studies possible Communist connections within SDS.
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NEA
Washington
Students For A Democratic Society
U.S
Viet Nam
Communist Party
LBJ
Johnson City
Tex
Chicago
White House
Armed Services
Philadelphia
McGeorge Bundy
ICSS
The
Justice Department
President Johnson and the clash over obeying Congress
In a 1965 New York Herald Tribune column David Lawrence analyzes President Johnson's refusal to follow a public works funding provision and the constitutional questions it raises. The piece compares past presidents and discusses how a court challenge or constitutional amendment might test the law's enforceability.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
Martin Luther King
United States
Lawrence
House
Senate
Eisenhower
President Johnson
Andrew Johnson
Department of Justice
Mr. Johnson
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
New York Herald Tribune, Inc
Casualty reporting in Viet Nam under scrutiny
Washington reports say U S casualty figures from Viet Nam are manipulated with only partial data released. Senators and House leaders demand full monthly totals of killed wounded and missing, accusing Defense officials and McNamara policy of managed news and secrecy. The piece notes protests by Senator Stephen Young and calls for truthful, comprehensive casualty reporting.
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Washington
Defense Department
U.S
Viet Nam
Congress
House
Pentagon
GOP
White House
Johnson
McNamara
Arthur Sylvester
Senate Armed Services Committee
Stephen Young
Ohio
Young
Brazil’s Vargas re signs under guard as army seizes power
Twenty years ago Gutelio Vargas faced forced re election as Brazil's president and was held under military guard while the army took control. Other items include shoe rationing ending at midnight per OPA official Chester Bowles and President Truman proposing industry wage rules.
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Gutelio Vargas
Brazil
OPA
Chester Bowles
Truman
Frank Pooler
Onalaska
Milwaukee Road Police Department
Bible Verse Quote on Money and Faith
A brief religious verse urges living free from money love and contentment with what one has. It cites the assurance that God will never fail or forsake believers.
Beer Age Puzzle Highlights Local Rule Conflicts
A Wisconsin mother pleads with Gov Knowles and lawmakers to harmonize the drinking age to curb drunken driving. The piece argues local home rule hinders uniform policy, noting the beer industry’s opposition and the political plus social forces sustaining varied age limits across cities and counties.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Spectacular grand slam misfire in contract battle
In a bridge analysis from JACOBY ON BRIDGE, West leapt to three diamonds, East advanced to three spades and five no trump, then East aimed for a grand slam. West's four clubs non grand slam proved decisive as South saved at seven spades and suffered a 1500 point loss after East's triple-trump defense. North and West debated whether the grand slam was sound while South praised the sacrifice.
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West
East
South
North
La Crosse Tribune Publisher and Editor Notice
La Crosse Tribune details publishing staff W T Burgess as publisher and Sanford Goltz as editor. It notes address 4th and Cass Streets La Crosse Wisconsin and advertising rates 55 cents per week for carrier delivery and mail rates on request.
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la Crosse Tribune
W. T. Burgess
Sanford Goltz
4Th
Cass Sts
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Lee Enterprises, Inc
Associated Press
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Gaylord Nelson
International Typographical Union
Nelson
Wisconsin Athletic Commission
Space Team
Commie Headquarters
Antidraft
By Ray Cromley
Cromley
HUAC
House Committee On UN- American Activities
Harvard Crimson
Boston
League of Industrial Democracy
Inter-Collegiate Socialist Society
By David Lawrence
By Robert S. Allen and
Paul Scott
Review of the News
Col. Mitchell
Painleve
Paris
Aristide Briand
America
Athens
Constantinople
Strumnitza
Britain
By John Wyngaard
Jacoby
Jacoby & Son
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