Meany Rejects Tax Gimmicks for New Federal Programs
The piece argues that both conservatives and liberals doubt current federal programs for the poor. It notes AFL-CIO chief Meany urges platform writers to favor more federal programs over tax credits, while Moynihan criticizes federal admin istration. It also cites calls for private sector job training and industry tax relief as needed to address inner city unemployment.
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Eugene McCarthy
Humphrey
Richard Nixon
Meany
Hidden Costs of Spying and the CIA's Troubles
The article surveys CIA funding secrecy, past missteps including the Cuba invasion under Kennedy, and later blind spots during the 1968 Czechoslovakia invasion. It notes White House orders to curb covert funding, while Moscow’s actions expose gaps in American intelligence and NATO readiness.
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Agnew Defends Civil Rights Stand Amid Misunderstanding
Governor Spiro Agnew of Maryland outlines his civil rights position while campaigning with Nixon. He argues law and order supports all citizens, rejects disobedience, and rejects charges of being anti Negro, asserting orderly society requires protection for blacks and whites alike.
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Agnew Defends Law Obedience Against Rioters and Demonstrators
Gov. Agnew argues that all citizens should obey laws while unjust ones can be challenged in court or driven from the books by public pressure. He rejects the notion that a rioter or student may ignore laws, stressing laws apply to everyone.
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Conservatives May Adopt Nixon-Agnew
The Conservative Party in New York seeks to place Nixon on its ballot line via electors, potentially denying Nixon New York’s 48 electoral votes. The plan hinges on Conservative Party leverage if Nixon refuses to endorse their bid, threatening Javits and altering the election balance. Buckley stands to gain if Nixon runs on the Conservative line.
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Nelson Rockefeller
John V. Lindsay
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Johnson Puts Platform Group On Spot
President Johnson presses the Democratic National Convention to state clearly whether it backs his Vietnam policy or demands de escalation before progress toward a ceasefire. He argues the stakes are U S credibility and peace prospects, and that the next president must honor a bipartisan approach to Southeast Asia while seeking verified de escalation by Hanoi. He notes the platform fight will reveal unity or disunity within the party and cites Nixon Humphrey and antiwar factions as key forces shaping the debate in Washington and Chicago.
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Detroit
the Veterans of Foreign Wars
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Richard Nixon
Chicago
Hanoi
Moscow
Parallels Between 1912 and 1968 in Chicago Chaos
The piece links 1968 Democratic delegates heading to Chicago with the 1912 Republican convention chaos. It notes potential street clashes involving Yippies and antiwar protesters, fears of bloodshed, and critiques of McCarthy and Humphrey aides over law versus conscience and calls for recall of judicial decisions.
Agency Becomes Own Victim
Washington columnist laments the U S Administrative Conference as self defeating for creating more studies and experts. He urges immediate halting of studies firing 95 percent of experts and 75 percent of federal executives and trimming forms to one page.
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U. S. Administrative Conference
Administrative Conference
Jerre S. Williams
Williams
Reciprocal steps urged before seeking armistice moves
A statement asserts parties must take reciprocal deescalation actions in the war before the United States can consider further moves toward an armistice. The emphasis is on building confidence and pacing diplomatic steps.
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Suaded
America
Down payments rise as builders push costs higher
The text notes concern over escalating home prices with speculation on a $21,000 house requiring $20,000 down. It also references wartime savings in South Vietnam and questions U.S. actions. It mocks political figures including Nixon, Attorney General Clark, McGovern, and Stassen in a satirical tone.
Annual Offering of Thanks Calls for Reflective Gratitude
The note urges readers to pause and acknowledge daily blessings as part of an annual gratitude observance. It frames gratitude as an actionable response to God’s daily providence and salvation.
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Selah
Monroe News-Star the Independent Daily
The Monroe News-Star is a second class matter newspaper published in Monroe Louisiana. It operates from North 4th and Olive Street and is part of News-Star-World Publishing Corporation. The staff includes publishers and editors with AP news rights and national advertising representation.
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News-Star—World Publishing Corporation
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