Court System Is Not Exempt From Anti-Riot Measures
In a period of upheaval, President Johnson’s call for civil order and a heightened National Guard stance meets mixed reactions. The piece argues for stronger legal action against riot incitement, noting the impact on both races and urging reform of the judiciary to protect society and enforce justice.
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Johnson
National Guard
Lubbock
Detroit
Rap Brown
Washington
Brown
Cambridge
Maryland
U.S
Supreme Court
Supreme Court Society
Gas rate dispute to be settled amicably in Lubbock
The Lubbock City Council, led by Councilman Ray Diekemper, will thoroughly examine Pioneer Natural Gas Company’s request for an 11.5 percent price rise. President Charles I. Wall argues the hike reflects business conditions, and negotiators hope for a fair, amicable settlement benefiting gas patrons and city officials alike.
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Pioneer Natural Gas Company
Charles I. Wall
Lubbock
Ray J. Diekemper
Wall
Pioneer
Nasser’s renewed push for war in the Middle East
The piece portrays Gamal Abdel Nasser openly rejecting peace with Israel and planning renewed Arab warfare. It notes Algerian and veteran guerrilla recruits joining Egyptian forces, with Rabin warning Israel remains vigilant and the broader inflationary climate rising.
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Gamal Abdel Nasser
United Arab Republic
Middle East
Israel
Egypt
Vietnam
Nasser
Algeria
Tel Aviv
Yitzhak Rabin
McHugh Named to Subversive Activities Board
Washington reacts to Simon F. McHugh appointment as head of a board that would list groups as subversive. The post pays 26000 a year and demands extreme availability with potential long hours and duties, while the Supreme Court has deemed the board unconstitutional and inactive for 20 months.
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Washington
Simon F. McHugh
Johnson
Subversive Activities Control Board
United States
Supreme Court
White House
Bad Day For Politicians in Detroit Riots
The Detroit Negro riots prompt a sharp, partisan clash at the Republican National Headquarters as former Gov. Dewey drafts a blame laden document targeting President Johnson and alleging Communist influence. Rep. Goodell urges a non partisan appeal to end violence and avoid rewarding rioters with federal funds.
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Coordinating Committee
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Dewey
Johnson
Charles Goodell
Goodell
Detroit
Romney
Mr. Johnson
Republican Coordinating Committee
Poverty But Riots Driven by Criminal Minority
Andrew Tully argues that Detroit and Newark riots were not caused by poverty but by a small criminal Black minority. He cites looting of whisky and TV sets, questions political responses, and criticizes both Gov. Hughes and Gov. Romney for labeling events. He notes tense federal action and Johnson’s TV address blaming Romney.
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Washington
Animals Speak From Africa To Europe And Beyond
Henry J. Taylor reflects on animal life and behavior across continents from Greece and Yugoslavia to NATO hubs, Barcelona and London. He details gorillas, lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, hyenas, cheetahs, baboons, wolves and more with quirky observations and historical notes.
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Greece
Tito
Yugoslavia
NATO
Naples
Brussels
Switzerland
Spain
Barcelona
Africa
Europe
Kent
England
British Museum
London
Kaiser backs wartime carrier project after Roosevelt note
Henry J. Kaiser testified that a brief note to the late President Roosevelt led to a wartime contract to build small aircraft carriers after Navy officials had rejected his offer. The report also notes Hale County’s $100000 cooperative hospital first patient, and cadet appointment at West Point for John E. Shillingburg, 19, with a Tokyo nurse telephone call to West Texas Hospital about her aunt.
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Tokyo
Japan
West Texas Hospital
Juanita Pack
The
Scou
J. A. Thornton
Hale Center
Simple Boat Capacity Formula From Crowley Safety Council
Crowley LA Daily Signal outlines a basic rule of thumb for boat capacity. Measure length width and depth then multiply by 7.5 to estimate safe load in pounds. Add passengers and equipment weights and compare to the capacity result to determine safety.
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Crowley Area Safety Council
Crowley
Daily Signal
Not Amusing Thief Returns Gems After Night Theft
A thief who stole valuable gems from a Peterborough jeweler returns them by placing them through the shop’s mail slot with a note saying I was drunk. The Jacksonville Times-Union contrasts the dubious remorse with a tragic case where a drunk driver harms a family.
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Peterborough
England
Jacksonville
Fla
Times-Union
Timber wolves and policy plans stir federal concern
The Interior Department faces worries about timber wolves nearing extinction. Proposals aim to trap some in Alaska and reintroduce them in the United States, with agencies tasked to protect wildlife while the public grapples with inflation and social turmoil. A separate note mentions a doctor’s claim that certain maternal diets may boost a child’s IQ, underscoring concern for future generations.
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Interior Department
Alaska
U.S
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Novak
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National Republican Coordinating Committee
Andrew Tully
Richard Hughes
New Jersey
Newark
George Romney
Michigan
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Appalachia
Old Country
Black Power Conference
West Virginia
John Love
Colorado
John Volpe
Massachusetts
Ray Shafer
Pennsylvania
Daniel Evans
Richard M. Nixon
Lave
Lyndon B. Johnson
46Th
Los Angeles
Atty
Ramsey Clark
Clark
Cyrus Vance
Vance
Fair Grounds
Henry J. Taylor
Lake Chad
Robert Ruark
Prince
Leopard
Hans Bruck
Sudan
Hale County
John E. Shillingburg
O. K. Shillingburg
United States Military Academy
West Point
N. Y
Turnrow Tunker
O. C. McBride
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