Supreme Court Upholds Conscientious Objection Ruling
The Court, eight to one, upholds that conscientious objectors may receive draft exemptions if they hold deep moral or ethical views against war. Justice Douglas dissented, claiming exemptions favor religious beliefs over humanists and atheists. The decision confines one war objections within constitutional, political bounds.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Congress
William C. Douglas
Douglas
Selective Service
Justice Department
Department
Not-So-Private Clubs in Texas Under Scrutiny
The Tex Alcoholic Beverage Commission, led by Leon Bowman, vows to halt secretive clubs as Austin issues new directives. Observers expect inventive schemes to circumvent controls, noting ongoing demand for alcohol and anticipated liquor-by-the-drink legislation that could ease restrictions and boost tax revenue.
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Leon Bowman
Austin
Texar
Bowman
Tex Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Mr. Bowman
King Canute
Real Harold Lloyd credited for charity work beyond films
The article profiles Harold Lloyd beyond his movie fame, highlighting his major role as Illustrious Potentate of a Shrine temple in Los Angeles and Imperial Potentate of the Ancient & Mystic Shrine. It notes his extensive support for nationwide Crippled Children’s Hospitals and his impact on thousands of disabled youths’ lives.
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Lawrence Welk
Harold Lloyd
Aunt Agatha
Lloyd
Order of Nobles
Los Angeles
Cairo government denies Soviet influence on Egyptian policy
A Cairo government spokesman rejected Israel’s charge that the Soviet Union guides Egypt’s policy. He stated that Egypt’s policy is made in Cairo alone, dismissing the claim as empty comedy from local performers.
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Cairo
Israel
Soviet Union
Egypt
Federal Reserve calls for wage controls to curb inflation
The Fed annual report urges stricter wage restraint to prevent inflation from eroding public confidence and hindering recovery. It notes contracts for about 5 million workers renegotiated in 1971 and warns inflation worsens when wage gains outpace productivity. The presidency faces pressure on wage policy amid union influence and mixed views on broader controls.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
United States
Arthur M. Burns
Nixon
Federal Reserve
That Girl on Broadway and a Fashion Designer on Savings
The item jokes about high living costs and weekends as remaining funds after bills. It notes a punchline about a fashion designer who overreacted and adds a quip about life, photos for kin, and ancestors, ending with a nod to the electric blanket.
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R. D. Womble
Howard 12 and Angela Davis case sparks debate
Andrew Tully critiques the Howard 12 lawyers backing Angela Davis, calling their stance rhetoric without addressing the core issue of the murder conspiracy charges. He notes Davis faces trial under constitutional presumption of innocence, while criticizing civil rights rhetoric and political bias in the national spotlight.
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Washington
George Wallace
Abbie Hoffman
Howard University Law School
Angela Davis
Howard 12
Miss Davis
California
Tony’s
Dean Miller and Company
Massachusetts
Ed Brooke
Big Truth Revealed on How America Produces
Henry J. Taylor argues the American Economic Foundation reveals a chart showing how wealth is produced by natural resources, human energy, and tools. He states government does not produce wealth and wages come from workers' share, urging understanding of the true distribution of corporate income.
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American Economic Foundation
America
Artemus Ward
Karl Marx
East 42Nd Street
New York City
Pass It On and Odd Bits of Daily Life
A collage of quips and curiosities from readers and the era. Items touch on psychology and fatigue in soundproof rooms, pipe smoking behavior in taverns, puzzle solving traits, ski accidents, bill lettering, hog calling philosophy, clothing trends, English telephone costs, and midiskirt fashion commentary. Evidence of a light, letter-based column with reader submissions.
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal Publishing Company, Inc
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Texas
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Lenzia
Dallas
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Chas
A. Guy
Fabor and Publis
David Lawrence
Democratic Party
House Banking Committee
Planned Parenthood
Plainsman
Andrew Tully
Howard
Paul Miller
Law School
Dean Miller
Houston
Buffalo Bayott
Astrodome
Roy Hotheinz
Johnson
Chicago
Dick Daley
Miami Beach
Avenue Q
R. H. Munsterman
Levelland
Acj
James L. Garrison
Mr. Munsterman
Avalanche- Journal
Henry J. Taylor
Carnese Commission On Higher Education
L. M. Boyd
England
Air Force
Joseph A. Azucidle
J. M. Boyd
F.C
Santa Monies
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