Chavez and Brown seek ballot box farm labor peace
The piece argues Governor Jerry Brown shifts liberal stance to support farm labor reform modeled on union elections to curb UFW boycotts. It notes Cesar Chavez faces declining power as Teamsters gains influence, with pro and anti union dynamics shaping California farm labor politics and elections.
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Jerry) Brown Jr
California
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Calls for Douglas Resignation Highlight Court Impasse
The article details Justice William O. Douglas appearing in a wheelchair for a Supreme Court death penalty argument while battling stroke effects. It argues resignation may benefit the court given undecided cases, eight justice impasses, and political tensions over his succession, noting his 36 years on the bench and uncertain return.
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William O. Douglas
Supreme Court
Douglas
Congress
Oil Shortage Hits Massachusetts Lanterns in 1775
On May 19 1775 James Russell of the Massachusetts clothiers warned the Provincial Congress that illuminating oil had become costly and scarce. He quoted a biblical line from Lamentations about waiting on the Lord and seeking salvation.
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James Russell
Massachusetts Cottonnen
Provincial Congress
Get drunks off streets says letter to editor
A letter thanks Middletown police and Officer Odean Hensley for handling a disturbance from a couple and a separate drunk driver incident near a local bar. The writer urges action to remove intoxicated individuals from streets to protect children.
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Middletown
Odean Hensley
Journal
Middletown Radio Club car wash supports next year
Middletown High School Radio Club thanks Clarence True for use of his service station and supporters who attended the May 10 car wash. President David Leighton says the event will help raise funds to continue the club next year.
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Middletown High School Radio Club
Clarence True
David Leighton
Middletown Radio Club
Church Sees CIA Covert Ops as Outdated Risk
Senator Frank Church argues the CIA should end covert operations as a practice, warning they often backfire and harm U.S. credibility. He notes the bureau’s power tempts misuse and cites historical lessons on hypocrisy versus foreign policy goals. The issue divides lawmakers as the Rockefeller commission weighs future CIA oversight.
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Church
CIA
A journalist’s detour through jittery Israel
William F. Buckley Jr writes from Tel Aviv about crossing borders and surviving airport checks. He notes Israeli security, Rabin discussions, and a mood of cautious optimism that Israel can endure possible conflict and pursue pragmatic compromises with the Arabs.
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Rabin
Israel
Ninotchka
America
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