Mayor O'Dowd Convicted Under Open Meetings Law
A Waco justice court jury fines Robinson Texas Mayor FE H O Dowd 150 dollars for closing a Robinson City Council meeting while citizens complained making him the first conviction under the 1967 open meetings law The case highlights ongoing need for public access to government meetings and warns officials to maintain notice and openness standards the mayor plans to appeal the verdict and observers say vigilance is essential for transparency.
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Robinson
Texas
FE. H. O'Dowd
Justice of the Peace
Waco
O'Dowd
New York Senate Field Narrowed By Goldberg Refusal
Arthur Goldberg declines NY gubernatorial and senatorial bids leaving three main contenders Theodore Sorensen Paul O Dwyer and Charles Goodell With Goodell criticized as left leaning and aligned with Viet Nam protests Sorensen praised by some for Kennedy era ideals while O Dwyer is noted for convention blowup and antiwar rhetoric The piece warns NY could end up with a weaker senator than Javits describing the race as a potential disaster
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Arthur Goldberg
Supreme Court
United Nations
New York
Theodore Sorensen
Paul O'Dwyer
Charles Goodell
Goodell
Nelson Rockefeller
Robert Kennedy
Moscow
Hanoi
Senate
Jack” Javits
Guerrilla claims blamed for Panthers clashes with police
The piece cites Panther violence including a Chicago shoot-out and a Los Angeles siege with injuries and deaths. It criticizes leaders for endorsing guerrilla warfare and notes deaths since January 1968. Civil rights groups voice concern while urging law and order and peaceful change.
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Black Panthers
Chicago
Panther
Black Panther
Los Angeles
American Civil Liberties Union
Whitney Young
National Urban League
Cure For Unions Political Abuses Is Law Enforcement
The piece argues that labor unions should face Federal enforcement for political contributions and presses for DOJ action. It cites the Federal Corrupt Practices Act, Supreme Court rulings, and calls for prosecution of unions or corporations using dues for political campaigns. It questions enforcement across administrations.
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Washington
Afl-Cio
Congress
Paul J. Fannin
Arizona
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
Senate
House
Free America
Department of Justice
The Busy Season Burdens aReader in Seasonal Pome
A humorous verse notes the rush of Christmas preparations and shopping ads in a light seasonal column. A joke about feet in a yard appears before a seasonal poem laments the holiday hustle and bustle.
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Joan I. Welsh
Inflation fears grip Nixon era economy and warnings rise
The piece argues inflation will worsen in 1970 with a larger expansion boom on track, pushing prices higher despite wage and price control reviews. It notes McCracken cites factors easing no clear lead indicator, while new demands threaten consumers and bond markets.
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Washington
Nixon
Jor
Commerce Department
Securities and Exchange Commission
Paul W. McCracken
President’s Council of Economic Advisers
McCracken
Switzerland
Aboard Lakeland Victory Freed From Red China
Aboard Lakeland Victory, 19 U S consulate staff freed from Red China after 21 days of harsh captivity. A Capital Hill investigator says a key figure in the uranium to Russia mystery fled the U S early in 1945. Tornadoes kill nine in Missouri and Arkansas, raising weekend toll to 39.
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Mina Watkins
Mina
Doctor Watkins
Lubbock
Washington
Capital Hill
U.S
Missouri
Arkansas
Rise and fall of the Dow spotlights market mysteries
The piece traces the Dow Jones Industrial Average from the 1929 crash through 1969, noting peaks and collapses, the role of supply and demand, and the limits of intrinsic value. It argues that prices move with global demand and that long term holding does not guarantee safety. It cautions against predicting market turns and stresses the elusive link between earnings and price.
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Dow Jones
New York Stock Exchange
Richard Whitney
United States Steel Trading Post
Wall Street
Federal Reserve Board
Dow
Memorial march honors Ho Chi Minh at Berkeley
The University of California at Berkeley hosted a last week march and memorial service for Ho Chi Minh drawing about 500 participants. The event praised the North Vietnamese leader while omitting honors for his victims and critiqued the freedom enjoyed under different regimes.
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University of California At Berkeley
North Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh
Chattanooga News-Free Press
Apollo leftovers used in direct mail by Continental Can
Continental Can Co. repurposed Apollo 11 lunar food pouches for a direct mail campaign. Ellison L. Hazard, chairman and president, notes the pouches keep foods fresh without refrigeration. The mailer used a first landing on the moon label and Apollo 8 postage stamps from Apollo, Pa.
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Continental Can Co
Ellison L. Hazard
Continental
Apollo
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America
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