That Barber Shop Confessional and Roving Rumor Column
A fragmented diary-style column blends anecdotes from Crosbyton barber shops with musings on hobbies and social quirks. John Alexander recalls a barber encounter, while miscellaneous vignettes critique modern life and Uncle Sam tax bite, ending with a stray line about violence.
Powell reactivates labor probe amid funding doubts
Washington reports the House labor committee revived the investigation led by Chairman Adam Clayton Powell amid questions over spending and a proposed two million dollar program linked to Chicago. Republicans claim credit. insiders see a move to secure more funds while details remain unclear.
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Sam Gibbons
D-Fla
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Don Maclean Housewife Smart Says Rep Gathings
Washington notes Rep. Ezekiel C. Gathings argues housewives are wiser than critics claim and that product labels clearly show contents and weights. A grocery test in his district is recounted, highlighting label clarity versus confusing sizes and brand names.
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Right Man For The Time Washington Birthday Editorial
The editorial honors George Washington on his birthday, praising his vision and leadership. It notes his pivotal role at history’s turning points, his risk to life and fortune, and his ability to unite a nation after harsh Revolutionary War trials. It cites Jefferson’s praise of Washington as a good and great man.
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Waterfront Leaders Target Viet Nam Supply Ships
Victor Riesel reports that rugged waterfront labor leaders plan direct action to halt shipments supplying the Viet Cong. They vow to close ports to enemy trade despite treaties, pushing against foreign shippers and Haiphong exports that fund Hanoi. Labor officials claim U.S. policy allows undercutting shipments while targeting vessels tied to the war effort.
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Viet Cong
Haiphong
Ho Chi Minh
San Francisco
Comroe Department
Maritime Administration
U.S
Great Lakes
Waterfront boycott plan targets North Viet Nam trade ships
A columnist warns of a coordinated U S boycott targeting ships tied to North Viet Nam ports. The piece asserts AFL-CIO leadership backing, calls for dockside protests, and urges exclusion of NATO-flown vessels from American harbors. It stresses solidarity among waterfront workers and potential wide disruption.
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Haiphong
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Check Your Dependents Tax Deductions for 1965 Trap
Sylvia Porter explains how providing support to dependents who live in their own homes can break the 600 deduction rule when fair rental value is high. Case examples show how courts treat contributions from parents and divorced husbands, and how to calculate support without counting services.
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Lee Fifey
Institute of America
Treasury
Pe Oerear Greait
Yo Greult
Bennett Cerf Time Out To Laugh In Public Life Gossip
A satirical column sketches social set at cocktail parties with bankers wives and society figures, amid quips by Swope Woollcott and a movie studio scene. Nods to Taxman and a school incident cap the overheard snippets.
Billy Graham Faith in Hard Times Amid Suffering
The speaker cites a spiritual law and urges facing trials with faith. He notes God limits temptation and shares that suffering tests and strengthens believers, echoing the idea that enduring hardship leads to solidarity with Christ.
Brouhaha at Lubbock Ball Room Sparks Brief Clash
A disrupted evening at a Lubbock venue led to a minor incident as patrons clashed over seating. Police isolated the area and returned order without injuries reported.
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