Recourse Against HEW Urged in Civil Rights Debate
Legislators and judges spar over HEW desegregation policy. Rep. Edith Green argues administration oversteps Congress, seeks clear guidelines and lawful enforcement. Fifth Circuit warns against cutting funds for noncompliance as overreach, urging legislative checks on bureaucratic power.
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Oregon
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Serius
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New Orleans
Court
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Court appointment debate over Judge Haynsworth
The Nixon Administration weighs Judge Clement Haynsworth for the Supreme Court amid opposition from Sen. Javits and NAACP officials who fear a Southern background. Supporters cite his desegregation rulings and insist on qualifications and judicial temperament over geography or activism.
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New York
John V. Lindsay
Newark City
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Nixon
Louis Brandeis
Felix Frankfurter
Benjamin Cardozo
Arthur Goldberg
Javits
Hainsworth
City Council weighs alcohol policy for Municipal Auditorium
Discussion centers on permitting alcoholic beverages at the Municipal Auditorium Coliseum for conventions. Objectors note guests can drink at nearby hotels. final approval rests with the facility's Operating Board. The policy aims to balance convention needs with state and local laws.
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Municipal Auditorium Coliseum
Auditorium Coliseum
Lubbock
Nixon New Federalism Seen As Humanist Welfare Plan
Commentary urges publicizing President Nixon’s proposed welfare overhaul dubbed new federalism or new humanism. It notes aim to address 22 million potentially aided through expanded aid, day care, job incentives, and tax revenue, with emphasis on informing affected citizens via accessible bulletins and community volunteers.
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United States
Reform Cost Expands as Mills Misread Tax Plan
Washington reports Rep. Wilar Mills of Arkansas misread the tax reform measure, reshaping $2.4 billion in net relief and threatening President Nixon’s social welfare agenda. The miscue may steer federal fiscal priorities for years. Senate action is required to undo the damage.
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Wilar BD. Mills
Arkansas
Nixon
Mills
House
Ways and Means
Nixon plan sparks liberal criticism and tax battle
Nixon's proposed welfare program aims to provide a minimum annual income with work incentives, drawing fire from liberal critics who warn of Big Brother controls. The House tax bill pivots on a $7 billion relief distribution, with Mills adding $2.4 billion for the $8,000-$13,000 bracket to mollify Bolling and preserve passage amid looming Senate changes.
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New York
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Arnold Cantor
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Richard Bolling
Missouri
Bolling
Jore
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House
Senate
Ambassador Kirk to brief U S and Soviet leaders tonight
Amb. Alan G. Kirk informs officials that he will brief United States and Soviet representatives tonight. The note, from Lubbock files dated August 16, 1949, references ongoing diplomacy and expected discussions.
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Abassador
Alan G. Kirkmin
United States
Soviet
Campaign for ROTC recruitment in colleges sparks defense call
Henry J. Taylor argues Marine Corps officer shortages threaten national security. He cites General Chapman noting a need for 4,000 new second lieutenants annually versus campus and ROTC outputs, condemns university officials for restricting recruiter access and allowing heckling. He warns of weakened leadership in Vietnam era and urges renewed ROTC support.
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America
Chapman
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Annapolis
Crack Corps
Third Marine Amphibious Force
Marine Corps
Corps
Kremlin
Offhand Thoughts on Fashion and Debt
A reflective piece contrasts Grandma’s era with modern styles noting no pants look for women and commenting on flower child aesthetics as questionable. It also critiques easy credit terms that enable overspending and debt avoidance.
Publix Miami wins display contest with picnic themed setup
Wiens, manager of Publix Market No. 94 in Miami, tops a manufacturer display contest with a picnic oriented soft drink presentation. The corner display mixed drink aisles with picnic goods and a backdrop poster of boats. Over eight weeks the 20 case setup averaged 100 cases of soft drinks weekly.
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Publix Market
Miami
Fla
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