Colleges Brace for Wednesday Antiwar Protests Across Nation
Editorial notes mixed campus views on Vietnam protests with Nevada Reno Chancellor Miller allowing demonstrations while preserving class schedules. It argues students’ right to opinion without campus disruption and cites Nixon’s stance amid growing antiwar sentiment and shifts from Johnson-era discourse.
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Labor unions fear 1970 loss reshapes labor law
At the AFL-CIO convention in Atlantic City labor leaders warn a GOP win in 1970 could push reforms like labor courts or broader Taft Hartley changes. They discuss Shultz remarks on national emergency stoppages, potential rail and airline strikes, and a push to expanded congressional control over labor actions.
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Virginia race in Newport News weighs GOP momentum
In Newport News Virginia voters face a rare GOP tilt as Linwood Holton promotes a tax refund plan while facing Democratic candidate Battle. Defections from Byrd era Democrats bolster Holton though pollsters warn of risks if momentum stalls.
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Almanac Notes for Tuesday October 14 1969
United Press International marks Tuesday October 14 1969 as the 287th day of the year with 78 days remaining. The moon is between its new and first quarter phases.
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Vegas History Snapshot of Notable Events
A retrospective note covers Clark County school enrollment reaching 54 336 five years ago, the Boeing 707 refueling at McCarran Airport, and astronomical asterisms. It recalls Hastings 1066, Roosevelt’s 1912 shooting, Germany quitting the League in 1933, and East Berlin’s 1949 Soviet setup.
Aladdin Barber Shop Owner Talks Thrift and Skills
The passage profiles a thrifty barber shop owner who grew up in a frugal family and saves usable items. He collects screws and bolts on construction jobs, storing them in a dresser and a store room, claiming enough to assemble a truck.
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