Dangers Of Wiretaps And Civil Liberties In America
Carl Rowan argues against blanket wiretaps and bugging and defends court supervised surveillance. He questions FBI practices under J Edgar Hoover, notes racial tensions in responses, and urges limits with judge approval and post surveillance court oversight.
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Nation praises lunar mission leaders and ordinary Americans
In a Washington column the author lauds the lunar mission for its human implications and praises Neil Armstrong Edwin Aldrin and Mike Collins. He emphasizes the strength of ordinary Americans over intellectual elitism and notes the humility of Houston crew and scientists.
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Disarming the Red Offensive in Vietnam Resisted
Defense officials maintain current U S search and destroy tactics in Vietnam despite calls for change. Secretary Laird says keeping the plan minimizes casualties by targeting rocket caches, with Gen Wheeler backing Abrams approach amid ongoing rocket attacks.
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Cab Drivers Lash At Taxi Allocation Shakeup
Las Vegas cab drivers condemn the July 18 taxi allocation increase from 213 to 274 cabs citing a 28 percent rise that hurts drivers and companies alike. They blame the Public Service Commission now replaced by the Taxi Authority led by Mr. Sanders and warn many drivers may seek other work.
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Where We Stand Letters To The Editor
The Las Vegas Sun invites readers to submit letters under Where We Stand. Submissions may be shortened or edited. Libelous or tasteless content will not be printed. Names may be withheld on request but must be signed for consideration.
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Newsboys Local 1 meeting parodies union talk
A satirical piece depicts a mock meeting of Newsboys Local No 1 as they debate a contract with cartoonish misunderstandings. The skit follows a pompous president, clumsy secretaries, and a chaotic hall until a popsicle man interrupts.
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Nomination for Outstanding Young Man Award
Robert E. Mullen was nominated for the Outstanding Young Man Award of the National Junior Chamber of Commerce. The city commission earlier ordered a one hour early morning parking ban on downtown streets to facilitate street sweeping.
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National Junior Chamber of Commerce
Almanac for July 29 1969 United Press International
This almanac notes today July 29 1969 as day 210 with 155 remaining. It lists celestial positions Venus Saturn morning and Mercury Mars Jupiter evening. It recalls historic events from 1914 tele link New York San Francisco 1945 fire bombs on six Japanese cities 1967 Forrestal tragedy 1968 papal birth control ban. A Tarkington quote closes.
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