The Man Percy Retired Paul Douglas A Tremendous Life
James Marlow profiles Senator Paul H. Douglas a tall liberal Illinois Democrat whose 18 years in the Senate shaped social and economic policy He contrasts Douglas with President Johnson noting Douglas favored long term welfare and civil rights programs while Johnson sought practical compromise Douglas a Bowdoin College PhD economist and WWII Marine captain sponsored or advocated a wide range of reforms before losing to Charles Percy in a 1960s Illinois campaign
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Hole In Head Bigger, So Is Payment
Arandall J. Snodgrass, 43, wounded by a Japanese sniper in the Philippines in World War II, has worn a silver plate in his head for over 20 years and drawn a government disability pension. A Huntington VA official found the hole in his skull was larger than records showed, triggering back payments totaling $10,537.40.
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Industrial States Seen As 1968 Presidential Battleground
Republican gains in Congress show industrial states from New Jersey westward to California could swing the 1968 race. GOP total congressional votes exceed Democrats in 26 states with 277 electoral votes, signaling a potential presidential edge if gains hold.
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Democrats Face 1968 Senate Battle With Strong Position
Washington AP reports Democrats look secure for a four year Senate run after a potential presidential landslide. Republicans would need massive gains to seize the chamber, with 23 Democrats and 11 GOP seats up in 1968 and key contests across California Indiana Maryland Wisconsin South Dakota and more.
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218 Years To Riches For New Bedford
New Bedford prepares a $75 million fund to spend freely in about 248 years. The fund began in October 1923 with the backing of 75 businessmen aiming to build long term civic wealth.
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Fund growth dream tied to Mecca shrine and bank
The text recounts a $750 deposit in Merchants National Bank with access in 291 years, now about $1 800 due to low interest rates since the 1920s and 30s. Wayne C Morse of Meriden Conn proposed a $750 four percent annual compound fund to reach $75 million and funds the sacred Caaba in Mecca.
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