Fortas Confirmation Questioned Amid Court Tensions
A historical note discusses the Abe Fortas Supreme Court nomination facing stiff Senate resistance. It highlights cronyism charges, doubts about Fortas’s judicial philosophy, Warren’s potential retirement timing, and the uneasy political climate as the court prepares for reconvening.
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Justice Fortas
Homer Thornberry
Fortas
Justice Mortas
Washington
Earl Warren
Vortas
Warren
Forgetting Chicago Dash Ends In Family Dinner Clash
ART BUCHWALD recalls the 1968 Democratic National Convention’s impact as he tries to escape the turmoil in Chicago. At Martha’s Vineyard, he narrates a chaotic family scene where he enforces pretend security with a broom, Flit spray, and a megaphone, warning of “unpermitted” conduct and arrests, while the Chicago memories linger.
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Martha’s Vineyard
Mass
Chicago
U S Will Not Abandon Policy Of Defending Europe
The article reports that the United States will maintain its vow to defend Europe, despite the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia. It notes CIA awareness before the invasion, Johnson’s August remarks, NATO planning adjustments, and broad European concerns about Soviet moves and American response. It mentions Austria and Romania as affected nations and underscores bipartisan U S support for backing Europe during the crisis.
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U.S
Europe
Washington
United States
Czechoslovakia
Central Intelligence Agency
Johnson
Central Committee
Austria
San Antonio
Romania
France
Paris
Rumania
West Germany
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Tourope
NATO
Soviet Union
German
Russia
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak on Liberals and Humphrey
The column discusses Vice President Hubert Humphrey's alienation from antiwar Democratic liberals and the broader implications for liberal support. It notes perceived tensions within the party and outlines the true dimension of his stance amid the era’s conflict.
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Wobert Humphrey
Wallace Campaign Drama And Humphrey Schlesinger Letters
The piece analyzes George Wallace’s law and order stance amid national tension, citing incidents affecting black entrepreneurs and welfare recipients. It also covers Vice President Humphrey’s July 9 letter to Arthur Schlesinger Jr and Schlesinger’s reply as part of Democratic struggles over wartime policy and antiwar liberal support.
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Wallace
Commonwealth
Arthur Schlesinger, Jr
Humphrey
Schlesinger
Albert Schweitzer
City University of New York
Lyndon Johnson
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Sen
Eugene McCarthy
David Ginsburg
Schles
Ginsburg
Arthur Humphrey
John F. Kennedy
Federal Reserve orders big reserve boost to curb inflation
The Federal Reserve board directed member banks to raise reserves by nearly 2.6 billion dollars in a move aimed at restraining inflation. In West Texas, water rights and expansion of clinics across 132 counties were approved by the West Texas Chamber of Commerce executive committee to push the project.
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Abilene
West Texas
Red Power Exacerbates Soviet Hold on Czechoslovakia
Henry J. Taylor argues Moscow uses a steel hammer to subdue Czechoslovakia and expands Soviet forces in Europe and beyond. He warns the Kremlin’s actions strain U S power worldwide from Europe to Vietnam and the Middle East, citing NATO deployments, costs, and the Pueblo incident as proof of overextension.
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Prague
Kremlin
Czechoslovakia
United States
Soviet Union
Moscow
Europe
Paris
Vietnam
Washington
North Vietnam
Russia
Middle East
Mediterranean
Asia
Africa
Red Sea
Pueblo
Red
Contrived Poverty in Fashion Draws Debate
A guest editorial questions the appeal of the poor girl look in fall fashion. Henri Bendel advocates a drab dress with plain details priced at 259, sparking debate on whether contrived poverty can become stylish and influence real poverty trends.
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Henri Bendel
Bender
Huntington
W. Va
Herald-Advertiser
Incentive Program Boosts Belt Sales at Texaco Service
Young Frank Withrow of Frank's Texaco Service in Columbia Missouri rewards attendants with commissions to raise profits. A 50 cent per belt incentive drives an average 65 fan belt sales weekly, peaking at 80 when one attendant sold 65. Attendants inspect all belts, especially air conditioning belts, which now account for 35 percent of total volume.
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Wallace
Indiana
Ulnon
Ohio
California
Delaware
New York City
House of Representatives
Frank Withrow
Frank
Texaco
Columbia
Withrow
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Robert Novak
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