Equal Time Gimmick Overplayed by O'Brien
Lawrence F. O'Brien, Democratic national chairman, argues against free prime time for party spokesmen to counter President Nixon. He says comparable time is owed due to policy differences, noting Democratic and Republican caucus opinions vary. He recalls past debates over rebuttal time and argues a White House speech should not trigger a public media squabble.
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Lawrence F. O'Brien
Nixon
House
Senate
Indochina
Congress
Nison
Spac
Hanoi
Paris
U.S
Right to Read Month Proclaimed in Lubbock
Census figures show about 3 000 in Lubbock cannot read or write and require 2 000 tutors. Alva Fox notes fewer than 300 tutors remain active as the city marks April The Right to Read Month to boost efforts by volunteers aiding those living in an unfriendly world of gloom and frustration.
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Lubbock
Census Bureau
Alva Fox
Critics attack CBS coverage and literacy volunteers rise
The piece derides CBS for alleged biased news and a controversial documentary on the Pentagon while praising literacy tutors using the Laubach method in West Texas. Rev Doyle Holmes leads the Lubbock Baptist Association Reading Club, training tutors who help others learn to read and write, enabling job applications and forms.
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Doyle Holmes
Lubbock Baptist Association
Take Your Pick on What to Do About the Economy
The piece argues citizens face confusion over the economy with experts split. Some warn rising living costs if consumers spend too much while others urge less saving and more spending to boost confidence. The essay satirically invites the consumer to choose.
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Consumer
Inflation and recession deepen under wage controls debate
Washington faces higher inflation and deeper recession unless restraints curb rising production costs. unions block wage cuts, leading to bigger costs, weaker profits, and prolonged instability as auto and steel sectors push for higher pay. Labor leaders fear member backlash, while government intervention remains unlikely.
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Washington
Congress
America
Stewart S. Cort
Bethlehem Steel Corp
Iron Age
Spy Ships Shrink as Soviet Fleet Expands Reach
Henry J. Taylor reports that U S spy ships have dwindled to two while the Soviet Union fields about 40 vessels. The piece details the KGB unit led by Maj. Gen. Serafin N. Lyalin and cites operations around Crete, Vieques Island, Cadiz, Malta, and Diomede Island, plus the Samos satellite and recovery risks for film capsules. It warns of U S vulnerability and criticizes naval leadership for allowing the gap.
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Pueblo
Adm
Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr
Soviet Union
Serafin N. Lyalin
KGB
Kistanaia
Moskva
Crete
Kidd
Lebanon
U.S
Vieques Island
Puerto Rico
Rota
Cadiz
Spain
Bay of
Gibraltar Strait
Valletta
Malta
Caribbean
Ensenada
Hawaiian
Barbers Point Naval Air Station
Diomede Island
Bering Strait
Pacific
Revival of ballroom dancing sparks renewed interest
A Wall Street Journal survey notes a quiet revival of ballroom instruction in several cities. New students are mainly in their early twenties and seek classic dances such as the fox trot, waltz, and tango while modern gyrations remain unfamiliar. Partners and shared enjoyment are emphasized as learning begins.
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Wall Street Journal
Shreveport Journal
FTC moves to sue Geritol makers over decade old ad claims
In 1959 the Federal Trade Commission opened a probe into Geritol vitamin and iron ads claiming to cure tired blood. Ten years later the FTC asks the Justice Department to sue for deceptive advertising after failed cease and desist efforts. The paper notes uncertainty about efficacy but questions the agency’s persistence.
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Federal Trade Commission
Geritol
FTC
Justice Department
Charleston News and Courier
Microbe mix touted to combat oil spills claimed by Alexandria firm
A Roanoke Times note reports a research firm in Alexandria boasting a perfected microbial blend that consumes oil in oceans and streams. The columnist quips the bugs have lived in car engines for three years, implying skeptical practicality.
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Alexandria
Roanoke Times
Timely Quotes on Population and Policy from 20th Century Voices
A collage of quotes from Harold Lamb in Tacoma on cemetery land versus parks, Robert A. Sander of Scott Paper predicting diaper demand, and Mrs. Ann Shalla of Chicago criticizing a higher dog license fee for females. The remarks reflect public sentiment on land use population control and gendered policy.
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Tacoma
Harold Lamb
Tacoma, Wash
Robert A. Sander
Scott Paper Co
Ann Shalla
Chicago
Offhand Thoughts on Tension and Pockets
Offhand remarks note rising tension and pick pockets thriving. The piece mocks aspirin routines to start the day and jokes about men’s cosmetics, lipstick, and passing the buck as a lasting American habit. It comments on costly participation in U.S. elections.
Abolish State Hospite Board Sparks House Hearing
In Austin a bill to abolish the state hospital board is slammed by a House State fairs subcommittee as ridiculous. In Brownsville laborers from the Lower Rio Grande are needed on farms. In Washington President Truman reportedly rules out action that would affect General MacArthur’s status. FBI Director J Edgar Hoover criticizes athletic codes for fostering base fixing corruption.
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Mexico
Brownsville
Lower
Rio Grande Coh
Washington
Truman
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Far East
FBI
Tobacco Is Worse Than Marijuana Says Letter Writer
Craig Stotts argues in The Avalanche Journal that marijuana should not be harshly penalized while cigarettes remain legal. He cites ambiguities about marijuana safety versus clear cigarette harms, suggesting laws should not favor cigarette smokers who are older and influential.
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Avalanche Journal
Texas
Craig Stotts
Knoxville
Rockne
Fokker
Ford
Avalanche-Journal
Hank Andertn
Knute Rockne
Stout
Lake Erie
Washington
C.M. Starkey
Frustration and misunderstanding spark reader letters
A pair of reader letters discuss social frictions and misunderstandings. JoAnn Duram urges empathy across differences noting frustration fuels hostility. C M Starkey criticizes coverage of Knute Rockne’s death and favors safer domestic air designs.
Pass It On From L M Boyd On Daily Life And Fashion
A collage of quotes and anecdotes covers topics from door to door sales and marital age shifts to cosmetics among European women and trends in napkin whiteness. The piece blends cultural observations with humorous asides about Hollywood nominees and biblical references.
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England
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Seven Seas
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