Contention in Washington as 1969 tempers flare
An analysis of how congressional charges against executive branch actions trigger media battles and trivial regulatory misunderstandings. The piece notes misinformed staff errors, claims of censorship, and a supposed HEW rule that never appeared in federal registers. It frames the 1969 furor as unnecessary theater in national politics.
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Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Baltimore
Sam Ervin
North Carolina
Democrat
Federal Register
Social Security
HEW
Washington
Johnson a trusted adviser and loyal partner says LBJ
Johnson City notes LBJ’s praise for Lady Bird as one of his wisest and most trusted counsellors. The former president also asserts he could have won a second term if he had chosen to run, reflecting on the power of the presidency and his own view of the job.
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Lindon Johnson
LBJ
Johnson City
Johnsons
Lady Bird
Hubert Humphrey
Johnson
White House
Nixon
Vietnam
Agnew
Red Man’s Fate and Alcatraz Claim
The piece discusses Indians claiming Alcatraz under federal surplus property laws and predicts resistance from white authorities. It cites long history of clashes and notes a retired man’s brag of idleness as a contrasting aside. The tone critiques federal policy and echoes ethnic tensions of the era.
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Alcatraz Island
San Francisco Bay
Washington
U.S.–Soviet Nuclear Talks Open With Optimism
Early talks between the United States and the Soviet Union show rare optimism about halting further nuclear weapon production. Both sides acknowledge mutual destruction risk and aim for limits, with Vienna conference set for April 16, 1970, and Helsinki discussions noted as earnest.
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Washington
United States
Soviet Union
Vienna
Moscow
Vietnam
Middle East
Nancy
Helsinki
Finland
Notable Sayings and Proverbs Mixed With Personal Notes
A string of aphorisms and personal asides include lines about following doctors advice wisdom beginnings, payment status, car condition and a recurring horse design. The flurry ends with a revised adage about hesitation and getting caught by a red light.
Equal Time Idea and Tech Campus Lighting Notes
Marianne Means writes on recognizing wives and mothers at Christmas and proposes a post Christmas gift of appreciation. The column discusses Humphrey's equal time plan for TV coverage of presidents and cites Agnew and Nixon. It also notes Texas Tech turf debate and campus lighting needs amid West Texas air terminal improvements.
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U. of Tex
U. of Ark
Texas Tech
Jones Stadium
Tech
Flint
19Th Street
4Th Street
Wiggins
University
West Texas
Diplomatic fears rise as embassies seek protection in Washington
Foreign heads of state protest crimes against missions and personnel in Washington. Ambassadors warn they may relocate chancelleries while the Nixon administration seeks 4.75 million dollars to triple the White House police to protect embassies. FBI crime data show Washington violent and property crime spikes, with auto thefts the only drop. Private guards hired by embassies add cost and potential reimbursement pressure on the U.S. Treasury.
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Nixon
State Department
Washington
Antapolis
Silver Spring
Tte
Union
Congress
White House
Richard Nixon
Senate
FBI
Hell City
U.S
Uncle Sam
Soviet Union
U. S. Treasury
Dairy Barn Boosts Sales At Eastport Tradewell
Lyle Keekner of Eastport Tradewell in Portland used a $13 dairy barn display to lift sales 42 percent over prior period. His three hour makeover featured red corrugated paper white show cards and salvaged display components. He placed secondary prompts in produce and a single ice cream ad aided the effort. He placed second and won a television set.
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Lyle Keekner
Eastport Tradewell
Portland
Ore
Lyle
Japan accused of using prisoners in germ warfare prep
London Moscow radio reported Japan used American war prisoners as guinea pigs in experiments for germ warfare. Texas polio cases in 1949 reached 2,323, a state record. Littlefield Wildcats defeated Mexia 13-0 to win the Texas Class A championship in Abilene.
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Lubbock Morning Avalanche
Moscow Radio
Japan
Texas
Abilene
Littlefield
Wildcats
South Plains
Mexia
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Ted
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Sheldon White
Marianne
Huber
Humphrey
Spiro Agnew
Lubbock
George Wallace
Beand
N Sanna
Red Raider
Avenue Q
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