New York Constitutional Convention Seen as Cautionary Example
Delegates to New York's constitutional convention provide a cautionary lesson for states like Texas as they consider revision. The finished product is partisan, costly, and controversial, with proposals such as free higher education for academically qualified residents and other divisive measures. Voters face a decision on the value and cost of sweeping reform.
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New York State
Texas
Constitutional Revision Commission
Ohn Connally
New York
Texans Debate Constitutional Revision Scope and Hurdles
Texas officials weigh what to rewrite in the constitution. They warn reform could bring many conflicts over liquor, taxes, welfare, and school funds, with a long, delicate process and debate over safeguards for citizens. The commission may limit its task to a minimum.
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Texas
Washington
Refugee Exodus from Cuba Reaches 400000 In US
U S citizens largely ignore Cuba refugees as the airlift nears 400000 total. In 21 months 75000 arrived in Miami and 125000 now live there with 14000 on welfare. About 3800 more arrive monthly as Castro economy eases its burden.
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U.S
Cuba
Miami
Spain
Fidel Castro
Power Is Possible In 1968
Private comments from Democrats and Republicans doubt re election of President Johnson in 1968. Inflation crime riots and public unrest dominate the debate as voters blame the Johnson Administration for inability to curb crime and disorder and demand firmer action nationwide.
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Washington
John
Johnson
Softer Nixon Sought by Advisers for Vietnam Policy
Close advisers both inside and outside Nixon's staff urge the president to pursue a softer Vietnam line. The push comes ahead of policy decisions and reflects concerns about public opinion and military actions.
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Washington
Richard M. Nixon
Vietnam
Khrushchev Foresees World War From Smaller Conflicts
The 1960s era reflection notes Khrushchev warned that World War III would stem from small wars in the Middle East or Africa. The piece discusses arms spending in the Middle East, U.S. and Soviet missile inventories, and Nixon's Vietnam stance shaping the 1968 race.
They Gave Us Nothing on a Cruel Economic Plunge
Henry J. Taylor argues Kennedy and Johnson overpromise on Social Security and inflation. He accuses them of borrowing Social Security funds, raising taxes, and eroding purchasing power while voter sentiment worsens. He urges ending the rate of inflation and stopping the political spending spree before the country collapses economically.
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Mr. Johnson
House
American Institute For Economic Research
Kennedy-Johnson
U. S
Shivers Urges Safeguard of Social Security System
Allan Shivers as president of the United States Chamber of Commerce warns against using Social Security as a weapon in the War on Poverty. He says it was never meant to be a charity tool but a device to shield all people from basic hazards. He calls for broad support as Congress resists altering the system.
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Middle East
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Kremlin
Khrushchev
Bulganin
Soviet Union
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Hall of St. George
U. S
David S. Broder
Washington Post
Nixon
Broder
House
Allan Shivers
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Shivers
Taft outlines billion-dollar welfare plan for next Congress
Senator Taft lists a billion-dollar-a-year welfare program the Republican party intends to advance in the next session of Congress. In Oregon he asserted the plan as core policy, while fires in Southeast Texas prompt calls for emergency aid from Gov. Jester amid suspected arson.
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Gearhart
Ore
Taft
Ohio
Republican Party
Conroe
Texas Forest Service
Beauford H. Jester
Texas
Thank You Taxpayers Ad From Downers Grove School
A full page ad titled Thank You Taxpayers appeared in the Downers Grove Reporter signed by the 1967 graduating class. The salute to tax support praised a burdened school system and its administration, urging continued funding and civic responsibility. The piece ends with a caution about peering into the future.
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Downers Grove
Ill
Chicago
Wall Street Journal
Dear Turnrow Tunker on Tax Stamps and Cuban Exiles
A reader letter notes a Michigan legislator proposing trading stamp income tax credits and worries on tax evaders. The piece also mentions over 4,000 Cuban exiles arriving monthly via refugee airlift and questions Castro’s role in allowing departures as a twist on foreign aid.
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