West Texans resist DC home rule pressure clip
The article reports West Texas lawmakers Graham Purcell and Richard White signed and resisted the District of Columbia home rule measure amid White House pressure. It notes pleas to vote, demands of civil rights implications, and warnings that riots could ensue if the bill passes. It highlights Texas delegation dissent and calls for law and order before rights.
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Graham Purcell
Wehita
Falls
Richard White
Fi Pass
White House
District of Columbia
Ceorge Fo Shipley
Texas
Ren Henry Bo Gon
San Antonio
Purcell
Pornaple
Dehncon
D. C
Johnson
Washington
Martnnbutcher King
Congress
Far-Out Senator Sues Red Scare Fears In Arkansas Letter
An archived political column rails against a supposed scheme linking Soviet and other communist interests. It cites Senator Fulbright and the John Birch Society, arguing against welcoming Red influence and warning of dangers from a treaty with Communist nations.
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Russa
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Hen J. Wee
Arkansawyer
Fulbrieht
Washington, DC
FBI
Adear Hoover
Sries
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Tee Tohn
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Organisa
Etas Thane
TSSR
Alloone
Seurnata
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Ype Te Larshin
PUG Pn
Image expert urges police image reform in public safety debate
A Chicago sociologists’ panel and Lonited Press International discuss whether police should improve public image and reduce antagonism by arming less or not at all. Critics warn against dismantling enforcement and favor stronger law and order with visible policing.
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Tanis
Gernard Valk
Pearce
Citiens
Falk
Rosso
Mouniets
Uriah
Tracy
White House
Alain Street
OBrien Weighs National Chairmanship Amid Post Office Debate
The article discusses OBrien possibly taking the National Chairman role for the Democratic Party while also serving as Postmaster General. It notes past precedents with figures like Farley and Summerfield and outlines patronage dynamics from the White House to the Post Office. It highlights OBrien's political calculus for the 1966 and 1968 campaigns and mentions Bailey's limited influence.
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Washington
Ladrents O'Brien
Generadors
Democratic Les Bonal Committee
Jobk Samidareo
James A Fane
Robert E. Hannepgan
Buree.e
Truman
Larrys
Ntaha
O'Brien
Ann F. Kennedy
Niles
PMG'6
Cerin
Catriet
Ceelitiv
Jim Farley
Ob Hennegan
Eisenhower
Wasong Brediby Kennedy
Otaorun
Justice
Kennedy
Rt. Gen
B Rotert Kennedy
Sep Ma Rayer
Fountainead
Tie Johreon Agttuinitraten
White Houe Steel
Poland
Kennedy Eisenhower talks on Southeast Asia before oath
The piece reports on discussions between President-elect Kennedy and outgoing President Eisenhower before Kennedy's 1951 inauguration, focusing on Southeast Asia crisis and options against Communist expansion. It references a White Paper by House Republicans and Johnson administration military commitments in South Vietnam.
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Presidert Kennedy
Southeast Asia
Eisenhower
Onew
REPEC
von Vaet Nas
Committee On
Rig
Feokenten
House
Republican
Johnson
South
Viet Nam
Traads
Mr. Kennedy
White House
Rtiieas Hirtwoon Laesy
Thecsndadl
Ceuenab Horders
South Viet Nam
Pepobile Geys
McGuire’s Day Remembered in Labor Heritage
In Washington Olver Wendell Hebmes speaks of McGuire and the origin of Labor Day as the first Monday in September. The piece notes how McGuire, former head of the United Brothers of Carpenters and Joiners, championed a national holiday celebrating labor and unity. The article also reflects on postwar politics and duties, with references to Eisenhower and Southeast Asia.
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Washington
Olver Wendell Hebmes
Kent
Sringer
Len Forge
Sto Marys
Mmankind
Labor Day
Sears
Heamburgers
Ares
Tay
Peter J. McGuire
McGuire
McCcire
United Brotherssold of Carpenters and Joiners of America
States
Draft reform and political notes from September 3 1945
In Washington Congress moves toward a selective service bill to boost volunteers with inducements for service. Dallas reports a pending six year presidential term amendment discussion. Levelland notes fall enrollment of 1700 with 47 teachers and projected 2000.
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Congress
Dallas
Unite States
Beep Thetton
Levellasd
Levelland
Aeheel
Mail ranks as ghastly postal service critiqued in Washington
A columnist laments the U S postal system after the Gronouski departure. He cites slow first class mail from Cincinnati to Arlington and detours via neighbors, calling for reform and a capable Crestfallen Manor mailman. The piece targets inefficiency, urges Zip Code fixes, and mocks postal pace.
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John Gronouski
Veterans Administration
Ulan Bator Khoto
Crestfallen Manor
Cincinnati
Ohio
Arlington
Tobolsk
America
New York
Central Post Office
Midtown
Manhattan
Ced
Lonzhi
Post Office Department
Dssumbanance Republic
Free Press and Fair Trial Debate in Chattanooga
Federal Judge Frank Wilson told a journalism workshop that the free press need not clash with fair trials. He argued that press freedom supports due process and urged restraint in reporting crime to protect defendants and the integrity of the judicial system.
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Chattanooga
Frank Wilson
Chattanooga Times
University of Chattanooga
Wilson
Wesson
Qseue Free Presse
Fear Train
Wilson Faes
Cosas
Thumping Watermelons and the Plunk Plink Test
A Roanoke Virginia Times column recalls a playful investigation into whether watermelons ripen by “plunk” or “plink” sounds. The author claims a brown belly and pale underside indicate ripeness, recounting an unfinished experiment on New Hampshire Midgets before a thief stole the crop.
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Geo
Phink
Plink
New Hampshire
Roanoke
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