Ethics drive tests House to act on Powell case
Observers doubt a strong ethics code will emerge from the Powell controversy. The 89th Congress laid groundwork for a House Ethics Committee but offered no budget or enforcement power. The 90th Congress faces questions on seating Powell, penalties for preexisting actions, and whether to extend committee powers.
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U. S
House of Representatives
House
Charles F. Bennett
D-Fla
90Th Congress
Rep
Powell
Labor Committee
Senate
Washington
Congress Club
Congress
Uneasy Holidays Amid War and Global Tensions
James Marlow reports an uneasy holiday mood as Vietnam truces face uncertain extensions and peace feels distant. Soviet military spending rises while China edges toward global menace, and U S economy shows signs of strain with doubt over 1967 tax moves and Johnson's political standing.
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Washington
Holy Land
Vietnam
Johnson
White House
Oklahoma City youths given probation instead of fines
Twelve Oklahoma City teenagers pleaded guilty to beer and liquor violations in Municipal Court. Judge Philip E. Lambert sentenced them to six months probation and mandatory attendance at a Saturday alcohol education class to steer them away from future trouble.
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Oklahoma City
Phiilip E. Lambert
Lambert
Oklahoma City program punishes young drinkers with lectures and films
A local judge dispenses a new approach to youth alcohol violations by requiring fines, lectures, movies, and firsthand experiences. Officials say the method aims to deter future infractions and could inspire other cities if successful, replacing harsher penalties.
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Oklahoma City
Subtle GOP shift on Vietnam policy noted in DC
Inside report by Evans and Novak details a quiet change in Republican stance on Vietnam. The party affirms unqualified support for resisting Communist aggression while leaving options open amid 1968 election concerns.
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Washington
Vietnam
Haiphong
Soviet Union
Drake Edens
Republican National
South Carolina
George Romney
Michigan
Romney
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Johnson
Bruising and Sleep Advice From Dear Dr Mother
A reader asks why an 11 year old bruises easily and how calcium and Vitamin C affect capillary strength. The doctor explains bruising causes, the role of platelets, and the need for calcium and citrus nutrients. The second letter asks about a 9 to 7 sleep routine for an 11 year old and the advice supports 10 hours of sleep, urging parental allowance of natural wake times after adequate rest.
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S.R.V
S.M
Old Home Town Notes and Local Developments
Water skiers were allotted two days a week to use Lone Star Lake per board decision. Cooper-Warren mortuary building shown at 1020 N. H. Fred Cooper and William C. Warren formed from mergers of Funk Cooper Warren and Schubert facilities.
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Lone Star Lake
Cooper-Warren
N. H
Fred Cooper
William C. Warren
Funk- Cooper-Warren
Schubert
Haskell
W. W. Gerstenberger
Robert Jardon
Rose Weimer
Edmonds Grocery
Bible Message and Prayer Verse
Daily religious note presents Luke 2 30 31 RSV salvation quote Mine eyes have seen thy salvation in the presence of all peoples. Prayer asks believers prepare hearts for grace and salvation through Jesus Christ concluding in His name Amen
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Jesus Christ
Bugging Telephone Secrets Spark Washington Feud
In Washington a public quarrel unfolds between Robert Kennedy and J. Edgar Hoover over authority to bug telephones. The piece recounts early bugging in 1876 with Bell and Watson, and Hoover’s role in expanding wiretapping, tying to constitutional rights and national security.
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Washington
Robert Kennedy
J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
United States
Alexander Graham Bell
Boston
Mass
Bell
Tom Watson
Watson
J. E. Hoover
Justice Department
J. E
Grant
Edwards Pierrepont
Department
Pierrepont
Edward Pierrepont
Supreme Court
Weston Becomes National Spotlight After AEC Site Pick
Weston Illinois population around 500 gains instant prominence as the Atomic Energy Commission selects a 5 000 acre tract near Chicago for a 200 billion volt proton accelerator. Project costs 375 million dollars with a 60 million annual operating budget and 3 000 new workers expected.
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Weston
Atomic Energy Commission
Chicago
AEC
O’hare International
Illinois Toll Road
Argonne National Laboratory
Gene Graves
Illinois Department of Business and Economc Development
Women Best Fighters Against Litter Say Survey
A Keep America Beautiful survey finds women viewed as the strongest opponents of litter in the home and community. It highlights women's roles in cleanliness campaigns and public awareness efforts.
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New York
New Books at City Library Highlights Western Seas and More
A list of new library titles includes The Sea of Cortez by Ray Cannon about the Gulf of California region. America and Americans by John Steinbeck with photos. Winston S. Churchill by Randolph Churchill. The Yellow Legs by Richard Wormser. Strangers in High Places by Michael Frome. The Zimmermann Telegram by Barbara W. Tuchman. Manhattan Opera Company by John Frederick Cone. This January Tale by Winifred Bryher. Doublefields by Elizabeth Might. The Heirs of Cain by Abraham Rothberg. Ben Preserve Us by Chaim Bermant. Two Views by Uwe Johnson. The High Commissioner by Jon Cleary. A Nickle’s Worth of Ice by Sam Patterson.
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Sea OF Cortez
Ray Cannon
Western Hemisphere
United States
Gulf of California
America
John Steinbeck
Viking Press
Winston
Churchill
Randolph S. Churchill
Randolph Churchill
England
Queen Victoria
Richard Wormser
United States Cavalry
Harry Lee
Black Jack Pershing
Michael Frome
Great Smoky Mountains
Zimmermann
Barbara W. Tuchman
Germany
Washington
Mexico
Texas
Arizona
New Mexico
Manhattan Opera Company
John Frederick Cone
Oscar Hammerstein
Metropolitan Opera
Winifred Bryher
Storers
Thorkell
Harold and
the Godwins
Elizabeth
Cain
Abraham Rothberg
Ben
Chaim Bermant
Scotland
Uwe Johnson
Berlin Wall
Richard and
Clara Winston
Jon Cleary
London
New South Wales
Sydney
Sargeant Scobie Malone
Malone
Nickle
Sam Patterson
Carey Niven
Virginia
Everything But Money Games People Play
Levenson and Berne report on political maneuvering around Kennedy and Salinger influence in a sharp, tension filled analysis. The piece contrasts public rhetoric with private strategy in a high stakes narrative.
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Levenson
Berne
Kennedy
Salinger
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Mike Mansfield
Montana
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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J. W. Fulbright
Arkansas
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Kentucky
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