1890s approach to school integration in Las Vegas editorial
Editorial compares Las Vegas, Bethesda and Montgomery County integration efforts. Describes Bannockburn experiment with 21 volunteers from inner city Washington, D C, showing high attendance and academic progress. Questions why Las Vegas delays broader integration while seeking foundations funding and grant staff.
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Ant inflation weapon hinges on looming budget surplus
The piece argues President Johnson may steer the 1969 budget toward a small surplus or tiny deficit, signaling a major shift. It notes a seasonal pattern where deficits occur late in the year and surpluses early next year, potentially allowing the Treasury to pay down debt and strengthen anti inflationary policy.
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Picayune
Arsenal of anti inflation weapons outlined for 1969
Sylvia Porter describes a set of measures affecting inflation and the economy including the Social Security tax rise, retroactive tax effects, tighter Federal Reserve policy, potential extension of the 10 percent surtax, Nixon’s spending restraint, and the looming end of the Vietnam war. These factors together form a comprehensive anti inflation arsenal for the year ahead.
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Nixon
Quinidine stabilizes heart rhythm in auricular fibrillation
Quinidine, a quinine derivative, helps steady the heart in auricular fibrillation by reducing heart muscle irritability and may prevent breathlessness. Those sensitive to quinine cannot take quinidine, but sensitivity to other drugs does not imply quinidine sensitivity. If allergic or intolerant, switch to other drugs. gall bladder removal is a separate medical note.
Doctor answers reader questions in The Las Vegas SUN column
Dr Thosteson discusses pinworms and trichina risks with cooking advice and booklets. He explains sneezing causes not heart related and compares butter and margarine nutrition. He notes diabetics can use meat tenderizers and asks readers to mail for his gallbladder booklet while noting he cannot answer all letters.
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Thosteson
Las Vegas
Dr. Thosteson
A.A
Las Vegas Sun Editorials Bryn Armstron Opinions
A compact opinion piece from the Las Vegas Sun analyzing Bryn Armstrong’s viewpoints. The editorial surveys themes, contrasts policy positions, and frames implications for local readers.
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Bryn Armstron
Las Vegas
Nixon era training ban pits unions against apparel industry
An undercover dispute between the apparel industry and two White House connected unions ILGWU and Amalgamated Clothing Workers blocks MDTA training funds for ghetto unemployed workers. Industry seeks new policy under Nixon and Labour Secretary George Schultz while unions warn against angering the Democratic establishment.
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Frank Border
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New York State
Liberal Party
National Democratic Party
Rowland Evans And Rowland Evans And Robert Novak on garment industry funds
Industry sources doubt that federal training funds will fuel sweatshops in non union areas. They warn there are legal ways to block misused money. Meany reportedly pressured union leaders to meet Beebe and manpower chiefs, but they refused to attend.
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Almanac of January 7 1969 highlights and history notes
United Press International Almanac for Tuesday January 7 1969 marks the seventh day of the year with 358 ahead. It lists celestial events for the day and historical milestones including Washington's 1789 presidency Lenin's 1918 actions transatlantic telephony 1927 and Vietnam events 1967. It also quotes a thought on modesty and discusses job training and Manpower Act challenges amid low unemployment and apparel-industry openings.
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Soviet Union
New York City
London
U.S
Vietnam
Mekong River
Andrew Maurois
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