Trouble Within ADA as Lowenstein Targets Johnson Ticket
Washington scene grows tense as Allard Lowenstein battles for the 1968 Democratic ticket, with ADA leaders loyal to President Johnson voicing irritation at Lowenstein and Harvard professor John Kenneth Galbraith. Lowenstein campaigns at NSA College Park and CDC Long Beach events, aided by ADA World coverage.
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Bank Education Plan Endorsed by Johnson Panel
President Johnson leans toward endorsing an Educational Opportunity Bank proposal to finance college costs through income sharepayments over 30 years. Borrowers would pay 1 percent of gross income for every 3000 dollars borrowed, with possible lump sum payoff at 6 percent interest. The plan aims to widen access, improve college quality, and reduce parental dependence, while allowing incomebased relief and taxfortuition alignment.
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Lady Bird Johnson Leads Beautification But Billboards Stall Bill
Washington notes First Lady Ruth Montgomery covers Lady Bird Johnson's push to beautify America through removing highway billboards. The Senate passed a two year extension of the 85 million beautification measure, but House delay under Rep John Kluczynski stalls action. Public responses praise landscaping and rest areas, while the billboard lobby resists limits and awaits voter letters to representatives.
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Call for new leadership in the House to ensure efficient operation
The piece argues House Republicans and Democrats should replace Speaker McCormick with a stronger, more capable leader. It highlights Wilbur Mills as a respected alternative and notes tradition stalls progress while urging a system that keeps the people's business first.
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Teller Ties With Tech Faculty Ties Stir Prestige
Dr Edward Teller will spend several days each semester on the Texas Tech campus as a consultant to the physics department. Tech President Grover Murray calls him one of the giants of the 20th century, but officials say the arrangement is modest and not a world shaking coup.
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Constitution Week Observance Reminds of Founding Principles
The piece notes Constitution Week and recalls the signing date September 17, 1787, the ratification timeline, and the lasting role of the Constitution as a guide to liberty and self government. It urges public remembrance to sustain Union, Justice, Tranquility, and Welfare for current and future generations.
Clark Denies DOJ Inaction Amid Crime Criticism
U S Attorney General Ramsey Clark rejects claims that the Justice Department has stalled while crime rises. He says the department is mounting an unparalleled attack with notable results, though critics may be slow to credit his administration.
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Writer Notes Unclear Teen Fashion Forecast
A columnist claims no one can predict what teenagers will wear next or when where or why fashion choices will change. The brief argues uncertainty surrounds youth style trends and the limits of forecasting.
Delay in Haiphong Order Tests Civilian Control In War
President Johnson finally ordered Haiphong bombardment after four weeks of delay, aligning with Joint Chiefs of Staff recommendations to choke port traffic. The move raises questions about civilian leadership over military decisions and the costs of control during prolonged conflict.
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Memory Lane News Recap From The Lablock Morning Avalanche
In a Sept 20 1943 digest Henry Wallace urges Americans to build resistance for peace jobs and security. A F Whitney notes labor support for Truman if reelected. T J Griggs becomes Girl Scouts council president with Marshall Harvey and Charles Signor as members. Florida Mississippi and Louisiana see a hurricane’s cooling effect on East Texas, and the era’s view on crime shifts.
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Beauty Boost in New York Plan Could Shape Texas Policy
The San Angelo Standard-Times notes a New York constitutional convention proposal for a conservation bill of rights prioritizing scenic beauty and environmental protection. It suggests Texas consider similar language, elevating esthetic values in state conservation policy and potentially reducing emphasis on purely resource-driven goals.
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Sunrise or Sunset In Paintings Hath A Tie
A visiting girl at an art institute praises a colorful painting and asks if it depicts a sunrise or sunset. Her mother replies sunset, citing the painter’s habit of never being up before noon in a tie. Quin Ryan quotes Chicago Tribune wit.
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Dear Turnrow Tunker Hair Spray and War Stance
Dear Turnrow Tunker asks how to view the Vietnam war debate with hawks wanting escalation and doves advocating withdrawal while welfare spending rises. The writer notes personal tax status and jokes about being a pigeon as a taxpayer. The piece is a light satirical letter in a newspaper column.
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