Senator Williams and the Sleeper Ads Ban Crisis
A tax bill amendment by Senator John J. Williams bans indirect political contributions and big ad buys, challenging fundraising books and labor union committees. The move shocks GOP groups, prompts talks of allowing small donations with spending ceilings and audits, amid a broader political funding crisis.
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John J. Williams
Delaware
Johnson
Congress
New York
Williams
Chow
Democratic National Committee
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Pennsylvania
California
England's Enduring Traditions Honor the Duke and Monarchy
The article reflects on long standing British traditions including the Duke of Wellington and the monarchy. It notes the army's 150 year post near Pall Mall ending and argues change is slow while England endures. It ends with a patriotic call and God save the Queen.
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Pall Mall
Duke of Wellington
England
Queen
Sex Scandal Sparks Canada Boost in World Power Play
Art Buchwald notes how Canada’s sex scandal has energized national morale and international prestige. He cites reactions from banks, stock exchange, crowds at news offices, and mixed hopes for NATO ties amid global power dynamics.
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Canada
Washington
France
Britain
United States
Bobby Baker
Russia
U.S. Canada
NATO
Governors Endorse Viet Nam Policy In Spontaneous Move
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak report that 41 governors publicly backed President Johnson's Vietnam policies, a surge they say stemmed from a morning Appalachian Regional Commission meeting and the White House briefing that followed. The president, after outlining the need for heavy troop commitments, pivoted to military strategy under generals.
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Washington
White House
Johnson
Appalachian Regional Commission
Appalachian
Viet Nam
Nelson Rockefeller
New York
James Rhodes
Ohio
Rhodes
Joe Califano
Office of Emergency Planning
Willam Scranton
Pennsylvania
Appalachian Commission
Scbanton
Scranton
GM hearings on Nader probe open with focus on witness protection
Senator Ribicoff leads General Motors safety inquiry as he argues witnesses must be shielded from character attacks. Nader accuses GM of prioritizing styling and profits over safety, while GM redundancy and spy claims prompt calls for accountability and fair testimony.
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Washington
Abraham Ribicoff
General Motors Corp
Serius
Ralph Nader
Ribicoff
Congress
General Motors
Nader
Republi
Andy Carnegie
Corvair
Pri Vate
GMI
United Nations Debate on Iran Charges Divides Security Council
Washington reports show the United States and Russia split over whether the UN Security Council should grant an early hearing to Iran's charges against the Soviet Union. In other news OPA eases price controls on shirts and various apparel amid shortages. A local record shift moves Lamb County records from Olten to Lattlefield amid election chatter.
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Washington
United States
Russia
United Nations Security Council
Iran
Lamb County
Olten
Lattlefield
Strike Fallout Echoes National Paper Warfare
Henry J. Taylor argues the Boston strike reflects a national pattern where major metropolitan newspapers face financial strain and potential closures. The piece cites historical strikes, rising costs, unemployment, and the fragile state of the industry while noting growth in smaller papers and offbeat presses.
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Boston
Alexandria
New York
Cleveland
Detroit
Milwaukee
It All Depends on Serving Size Says Food Commission
A guest editorial notes the National Commission on Food Marketing grapples with defining a serving. New York session with editors from five women's magazines yields the consensus it depends. The piece urges clearer standards as Congress awaits July recommendations amid varying package labels. Secretary of State Dean Rusk is cited on peace.
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New York
Daily News
Great Herald Tribune
New York Times
Times
Volkswagen
Boston
National Commission On Food Marketing
Commission
New York City
Ao True Trencherman
Food Marketing Commission
Huff
Pulf
Congress
Big Spring Herald
Dear Turnrow Tunker on voter registration and Astro dome grass
O C McBride notes Senator Yarborough pushing 10 day voter registration and questions who Ralph worried about. Artificial turf planned for Astros dome baseball infield at a cost of 900000, prompting jokes about buying a new lawn mower for the wife.
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Yarborough
Ralph
Astro
Dome
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