Academic Freedom Misused In College Controversy
A Wesleyan University dispute over an FBI request for the campus Students for a Democratic Society members list sparked a debate. The article argues the issue centers on government policy, not academic freedom, noting Berkeley and Texas chapters of the group promote subversive activity while claiming to defend academic freedom.
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Wesleyan University
Middletown
Connecticut
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Students For A Democratic Society
Stanley Idzerda
SDC
U.S
Katzenbach
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
FBT
Ing
University of California At Berkeley
University of Texas
Gov Connally highlights state wages in poverty debate
Gov John Connally points to 7000 of 45000 state workers earning under 3000 annually, not counting colleges. He argues this poverty line shows need for salary increases and Federal aid through OEO cooperation, urging a pledge to pursue more federal-state cooperation.
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John Connally
Office of Economic Opportunity
New Dance Found by Teens Turns Out Fun
Washington report recounts a teen discovery of dancing cheek to cheek with partners at a party. The girl explains how following a partner and holding in arms created a new slow dance experience. Her mother recalls older dancing styles and notes the claim may reflect forgotten past social norms.
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Washington
Roger
Shirley
Bobby
Barbara
Freedom of the press abridged by unions in New York City
A column argues that a small group dictates when a newspaper publishes, with three NYC papers failing financially to form a single new company. It cites labor unions pressuring hires, congressional inaction, and alleged threats to cross picket lines, asserting constitutional rights and antitrust parallels while criticizing political funding and civil rights focus.
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New York City
Washington
United States
Congress of the
Congress
Department of Justice
New York
Administration
Facts And Theories Differ, Editor Atones On Bible Creation
The Avalanche Journal editorial argues that scientific facts never disprove biblical literalism and condemns evolution as a modernist, communist influenced theory. It urges readers to study the Bible with literal interpretation and notes the Bible does not require the universe's creation to be a six day solar process.
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Avalanche Journal
Charles Darwin
Darwin
Peter
Art. Bowman
D. H. Rudd
The
America
France
Martin Luther King
Communist Party
Jim Bruce Trulove
17Th St
Trade Lure Pulls Big Business Into China Market
Washington reports American business groups quietly press Johnson to pursue peace with Beijing and gain access to the growing Chinese market. Western Europe profits from Red China trade while Bonn backs a $87.5 million steel plant deal, prompting diplomatic friction. Chinese trade nears 4 billion with non Communist nations as Germany expands ties. A teen columnist questions America’s direction, urging reflection on freedom, equality, and national priorities.
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Washington
Johnson
China
Europe
State
Peking
United States
Germany
Mao
Rusk
Bonn
Uncle Sam
West Germany
Poison metaphor frames communist goals in 1966 court rulings
A letter cites the 45 Communist Goals from The Naked Communist and links them to a 1966 Supreme Court loyalty oath ruling in Arizona. It claims Mrs Barbara Elfbrandt taught without pay since 1961 and received $20,000 in aid, urging readers to wake America from perceived communist influence.
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The
Avalanche-Journal
Congressional Record
Cleon Skouson
Skouson
FBI
the Worker
People’s World
Supreme Court
U. S. Supreme Court
Barbara Eltbrandt
Tucson
Johnson Burns Out Top Officials in Peacetime
Washington reports President Johnson pushes long hours and restlessly demands from Cabinet and White House staff. Eisenhower once allowed midweek rest days and weekend breaks to protect health. Several aides resign or burn out, including Mann and Ball, amid a seven days a week work culture.
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Eisenhower
White House
Ike
Johnson
Houston
LBJ
Thomas Mann
George Ball
Kennedy
Atty
Robert Kennedy
Justice Department
Built In Alarms Reflect Daily Biological Rhythms
A guest editorial compares human waking patterns to natural timers found in plants and animals. It cites flowers opening flowers bees timing nectar, bats emerging at dusk, oysters feeding with tides, and potatoes consuming oxygen, noting daily cycles extend to microbes. The piece argues no boast in claiming a clockwork mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S.C
Record
Russia snubs UN council on Tranian issue delayed case
From Lubbock Morning Avalanche May 9 1946 report notes Soviet Russia rejected discussions at the United Nations Security Council on the Tranian issue while the council postponed action. In Washington the House Military Committee favors terminal pay for enlisted men matching officers but with future suspension for all. Texas Tech receives a partial housing relief as 140 family units at Lubbock Army Air Field gain approval from the Federal Public Housing Authority.
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New York
Soviet
Russia
United Nations Security Council
Council
Washington
House Military Committee
Texas Tech
W. M. Whyburn
Tech
Lubbock Army Air Field
Federal Public Housing Authority
Dear Turnrow Tunker Letter on Cabinet Sleepiness
O C McBride comments on President Johnson waking Cabinet members at night or dawn and speculates some are sleepy rather than stupid. He jokes about Ralph Nader noting Rolls Royce door latches is faulty and reflects on French foreign minister’s claim of lasting friendship with the United States.
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Johnson
Ralph Nader
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Poverty
ART Buchwald
David Lawrence
Viet Nam
Andrew Tully
Free World
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Argentina
Austria
Ruth Montgomery
Jack Valenti
Dean Rusk
State Department
God
Lubbock Morning Avalanche
O. C. McBride
Turnrow Tunker
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