Eisenhower Proposes Reforms for Three Branches
The former president outlines changes for the Legislative Executive and Judicial branches. He favors four year House terms, a line item veto style power for the president, and 20 year terms for federal judges with lifetime pay. He argues reforms face political hurdles but offer potential benefits.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Legislative
Eisenhower
House
Johnson
Congress
Senate
Executive
Vr. Fisenhowere
Judicial Branch
Supreme Court
Supreme Court Rejects Indecent Exposure Claim
Mississippi high court affirms ruling against Rev. Dennis McDonald’s suit over a woman on private property. Justices note he could have driven away and mind his own business after observing Laura Pendergrass almost nude for 35 to 45 minutes. Minor landmark in curbing nosiness.
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Supreme Court of Mississippi
Dennis McDonald
Laura Pendergrass
Christmas Highway Travel Yields Packed Roads and Crashes
Citizens on holiday travel crowded highways as unsafe conditions lingered. Drivers ignored wiser options, State highways faced debris and rock, lighting at junctions lagged, and reflective striping paint appeared scarce. The piece notes many vehicles and the sobering tally of fatalities remains a mystery.
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State Highway Department
No Defeat Yet Leftist Inevitable Trend Questioned
A London correspondent argues that claims of an inevitable move toward collectivism in Britain and the United States are unfounded. He cites recent elections suggesting restraint on the liberal shift and warns that political pendulums can swing, making inevitability untenable.
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England
U. S
Anthony Lejeune
London
Britain
Mao Purges Enemies to Preserve Revolution Says Analyst
Ray Cromley presents a theory that Mao aims to purge rivals and compel total public allegiance to his brand of communism. He argues Mao will favor “true believers” and weed out dissenters through intensified spying, loyalty tests, and purges to secure successors after his death.
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Hong Kong
Mao
Red China
Vietnam
Powell Faces House Debate Brought by Accusations
Washington reports that Adam Clayton Powell might delay any expulsion vote over alleged misuse of funds. Political risk and racial backlash shape moves in the House as members weigh recording a vote in a charged climate.
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Washington
Adam Clayton Powell
House of Representatives
House
Harlem
Powell
Washington weighs espionage risks in recognizing Peking
The piece argues espionage fears from recognizing Communist China are weak and notes FBI containment. It discusses neutral diplomats as bigger spies, the Powell case and House ethics questions, and potential actions by Congress to curb improper use of funds while outlining how diplomats and attaches operate.
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Washington
China
United States
Peking
Fort Knox
Rhode Island
FBI
Stig Wennerstrom
Soviet Union
Wennerstrom
Central Intelligence Agency
Moscow
HOUSE
House of Representatives
Senate
Powell
Harlem
Free World
Pentagon
Rochester, N.Y
Warsaw
Budapest
Rome
Paris
U.S
Red China
Congress
Conspiracy Rumor and Baruch Plan Accord Reported
Washington reports a House committee found a rumored conspiracy to spark a Communist revolution via a general strike. Lake Success sources claim US and Canadian delegations settled Baruch plan differences on atomic energy with no major principle concessions. Dallas appointee Bullock named chief of the Commerce Dallas office business and economic information staff.
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Lubbock Morning Avalanche
Washington
Ernie Adamson
House Committee
United States
Lake Success
N.Y
Dallas
White House Tensions Rise After Moyers Resigns
Washington insiders say Johnson’s White House is a troubled ship as Bill Moyers resigns. The loss deepens staff infighting, leaves a power gap, and fuels doubts about Johnson’s leadership and 1968 plans while signaling broader turnover and strained staff relations.
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Washington
Johnson
White House
Bill D. Moyers
Moyers
Myron Watson
Joseph Califano
Rising Crime Shrinks Rights as Victims Rise in 1966
The FBI reports a 9 to 10 percent jump in serious crime through nine months, with Washington D C showing 20 671 victims in major offenses. The editorial cautions limited impact of crime bills and court decisions, urging stronger enforcement to protect citizens rights.
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FBI
United States
Washington
Washington Evening Star
Britain to switch to decimal currency in 1971
El Paso Herald-Post notes Britain will abandon shillings and old money for a decimal system in 1971. The pound remains, divided into 100 new pence with coins of 5 10 5 2 1 and halfpenny. Analysts wonder how British people will accept the change.
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Britain
Her
England
el Paso Herald-Post
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Asia
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Magerie
Mexico
Tijuana Bros
Troy Gordon
Tulsa World
Huntingburg Independent
Ron MacAdam
Ollie James
Cincinnati Enquirer
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