Texas Public School Plan Proposes Costly Reforms
Governor Connally backs the 245 member committee’s sweeping 42 proposals to overhaul Texas public schools. Key aimes include tax equalization, consolidation of small districts into 2600-student units, and higher state shares, with total 10-year costs estimated at 7.5 billion above current spending. The plan seeks better funding, teacher pay, and possible new taxes amid strong debate.
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John Connally
Leon Jaworski
Houston
Texas
Muskie criticized for Poland comparison in Chicago speech
The piece critiques Democratic VP hopeful Edmund Muskie for likening Chicago convention dissent to a Polish Soviet style police state. It notes dissent was heard, some disorderers were suppressed, and warns the analogy could harm the Democratic ticket's chances.
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Poland
Europe
Chicago
Muskie
Russia
Czechoslovkia
U.S
South Vietnam
Computers and Work Obsolescence Fears Rise
Some people wonder if time is near when work becomes obsolete as computers advance in both doing and thinking tasks. Experts debate whether machines can answer any question and replace human labor. Concerns rise about losing therapeutic value and livelihood if humans are cut off from work.
Red China and Soviet Union blamed in Vietnam war policy
Washington columnist argues Johnson’s low poll numbers stem from not clarifying that Moscow and Beijing are main enemies in Vietnam. He contends U N silence and Paris talks aid North Vietnam, urging a firm post election stance to deter Soviet and Chinese aggression and end the war.
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Washington
Johnson
Vietnam
United States
Soviet Union
Red China
North Vietnam
America
Southeast Asia
Paris
Moscow
Peking
Paris Parleys
Hanoi
Europe
Asia
That Girl on Broadway Sees Russians Back to Native Ways
A Sh Plainsman column notes overseas sentiment about Russians returning to traditional ways. It mocks a congressman who claims Pentagon waste and questions the practicality of transplanted parts as trade-ins. A survey outside the U.S. suggests foreigners think Americans work too hard, given our need to pay.
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U.S
Congress In Sad State as Election Looms
The essay reflects on a grim Congress facing a tight election, with major issues like Fortas confirmation, six big appropriation bills, gun control, a farm bill, and the nonproliferation treaty. It notes partisan clashes, back-home rhetoric, and potential labor unrest as teachers strikes threaten school stability nationwide.
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Washington
Congress
Abe Fortas
United States
Humphrey strategists seek aura of leadership to beat Nixon
Waverly Minnesota strategists for Hubert Humphrey judge his main hurdle as projecting strength and leadership while maintaining compassion. They note voters see Humphrey as warm but weak on firmness versus Nixon, who is seen as decisive and lawfully firm.
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Waverly
Minn
Hubert Humphrey
Humphrey
Lyndon Johnson
White House
Nixon
Free Enterprise Seen Driving World Aid Shift in Congress Vote
The article notes a large cut in foreign loans and grants, from 2.54 billion to 1.6 billion, reflecting a global trend toward private enterprise as the main engine of development. It cites U Thant on aid fatigue and argues government alone cannot fund modernization, urging private sector engagement to help developing nations achieve self sufficiency.
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Congress
Senate
House
U Thant
United Nations
Jacksonville
Fla
Times-Union
Bridge tests boost sales screening for Aristocrat Inns
Marcel Lutwak, manager of Aristocrat Inns of America in Chicago, says bridge scenes reveal sales traits. A bold bidder signals leadership, a meek bidder signals weakness, and a calm poker face marks decisive, emotion-controlled buyers. He hires only those who can play and analyze outcomes, viewing non players as deficient.
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Marcel Lutwak
Chicago
Aristocrat Inns of America
Lutwak
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San Antonio
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Reg Marain
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Fortas
Main Street
Dick Nixon
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Capitol Hill
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AEC
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District of Columbia
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