Labor Is Doing All Right Double Standard Still In Effect
Organized labor faces a favorable outlook as wage and benefit proposals rise on President Johnson's agenda. AFL-CIO leader George Meany reviews the State of the Union as the double standard in wage price controls persists. Civil Service Week marks 83 years since the Civil Service Act with emphasis on federal workers nationwide. Poverty and a proposed district paper for tenants draw Shriver criticism, while inflation concerns prompt debate over government weaponization against unions.
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Johnson
Labor
George Meany
Afl-Cio
Congress
New York City
Lodge 1810
American Federation of Government Employees
George ©. Brock
Washington
Sargent Shriver
William A. Wendt
Neighborod Antipoverty Council
District of Columbia
Shriver
Shudder
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Would-be Beverly Hills kidnapers shot by police at Firestone home
Police in Beverly Hills shot two heavily armed suspects who rushed the Firestone residence during an attempted major crime. Officers faced immediate danger and killed the assailants, delivering swift punishment amid heightened warnings against criminal plots.
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Leonard K Firestone
Beverly Hills
Calif
Firestone House
Bleeding Hearts
Beverly
Road To Success and Government Money in Poverty
A philosopher says success is a journey not a destination while noting many define success differently. The piece reflects on poverty and the idea that someone can rely on government money.
Women Essential To New York Economy Says Art Buchwald
In a provocative column Art Buchwald argues women were the city’s economic backbone during a subway strike. He asserts secretaries would have kept businesses running, and laments men’s absence would hurt morale, suggesting media and leisure options as substitutes.
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New York
John Lindsay
New York City
Mr. Lindsay
Transit Workers Union
New York Giants
New York Jets
Lindsay
Test In Civil Rights Aims Of New Literacy Grant
The $860000 literacy and job training grant led by James Farmer under the Office of Economic Opportunity may advance civil rights goals or spark internal conflict. The National Center for Community Action Education plans to leverage private and foundation funds with federal support for a broad anti poverty effort. Farmer, recently leaving the CORE leadership, heads the project aiming to move from protests to organized education.
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Washington
Sargent Shriver
Office of Economic Opportunity
National Center For Community Action Education, Inc
James Farmer
Congress of Racial Equality
Farmer
Jim Farmer
Norman Thomas
CORE
Snick
Floyd McKissick
New Center
OEO
Liberalism in Transit Strike Sparks Political Reckoning
In a broad critique, the author argues liberals and conservatives enable extremism, citing Mike Quill and New York transit strikes. The piece discusses the Center on Capitol Hill, CORE figures, and Snick, warning that anti-poverty funds could fuel political education aimed at dismantling white power and pressuring the Democratic machine.
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Washington
Mike Quill
Barry Goldwater
New York City
Adolf Hitler
Mussolini
Capitol Hill
Labor
John Lindsay
Democratic Party
Democratic Machine
Quill
Bob Wagner
Ien
Cil
Wi Ciy
Atomic energy in peace plan eyed by United Nations
In Washington General Eisenhower notes demobilization delays while Congress debates. In Fort Worth a 2500 meat packer strike threatens to disrupt Texas meat supply. Snow furrows North Texas highways, with drifts stretching to Austin.
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London
United Nations General Assembly
Washington
Dwight, D. Eisenhower
Congress
Fort Worth
Texas
North
Austin
The
Panhandle
West Tex AR Ayers
Offhand Thoughts on Society and Comfort
A fragmentary, satirical musing contrasts verbal brickbats with effort and modern life. It jokes that Rip Van Winkle would seek poverty aid after years of inactivity and that home comforts include removing shoes and girdles, reflecting ironic social norms.
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Rip van Winkle
Victory must be fought for in U S State of the Union view
Henry J. Taylor argues President Johnson's address analyzes war ethics and warns against peace at any price. He stresses the need for victory, condemns pacifism as dangerous, and cites critics like Col. John H. Glenn and Sen. Robert F. Kennedy while lamenting double standards in foreign policy and press.
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Johnson
United States
John H. Glenn
Robert F. Kennedy
Martin Luther Kings
Union
Synthetic turf era may replace real lawns in West Texas
The West Texan notes synthetic turf and plastic greenery sweeping into sports venues and homes as a low maintenance alternative. Experts from Arthur D. Little predict this could transform fields from golf courses to ballparks while sacrificing natural scents and life.
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Arthur D. Little, Inc
Astrodome
Houston
San Angelo Standard
Sidewalks Missing as Dallas County Grows
Dallas and surrounding cities expand services but sidewalks lag in a rapidly growing metro. Officials prioritize streets water and sewer police and fire protection while sidewalks remain a multimillion dollar bond item. The lack of safe walking paths endangers students who must walk in streets or mud to reach schools and parks.
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Dallas
Dallas Morning News
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Mrs. Lindsay
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Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Novak
Urban League
Asbury Park
N. J
McKissick
Humphrey
White House
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Henry J. Taylor
Reds
Anthony Harrigan
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Santo Domingo
United Nations
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