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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1967
Page
4
The House Speaker pushes an anti riot bill to curb traveling agitators after a wave of riots including Boston unrest sparked by welfare complaints. Police faced looting and protests. Chicago and other cities consider action with out of state residents warned under the measure.
The Young Republican Federation faced internal quarrels over control and independence. Jack McDonald, backed by Governor Reagan, won the federation chair, arguing for autonomy from the National Committee. The party’s divisions echo 1964 as Goldwater’s warning on 50 50 odds stirs leaders toward a stronger conservative stance.
Mayor John Lindsay may scale back ticker tape parades due to costs. Commissioner John Palmer notes each parade costs 50 000 to 55 000 dollars with peak runs up to 135 000 dollars, driven by police and cleanup expenses. Dignitary events may still occur, but the city aims to trim expenses while keeping ceremonies for foreign leaders within reason.
A Christian Science Monitor commentary notes that litter spoils parks and roadsides in some states while New Hampshire remains tidy with few discarded cans or junked cars. It argues habits drive the contrast and urges cleaner behavior nationwide.
The Kremlin wanted Premier Kosygin to appear hostile to the United States and friendly to Arabs, delaying any meeting with President Johnson. Officials pressed for talks, with Mansfield inviting a Washington or Camp David meeting, while Kosygin stayed cautious under Kremlin instructions. Johnson’s grandfather news altered the dynamic, allowing limited comment on a possible encounter.
Washington review of R. Smith Simpson's Anatomy of the State Department argues the Foreign Service officer exposes internal protections over policy, noting leaders and officials at Foggy Bottom often lack full awareness. The book praises past leaders like George Marshall and suggests reforms urged by General Taylor.
A critical essay on the Supreme Court argues that equal protection is applied unevenly. It notes rulings on contraception and welfare residence, questions union shop rights, and suggests judges preserve a caste system in America despite claims of universal rights. The piece challenges Chief Justice Warren's alignment with such logic.
A reader asks if knuckle cracking and other joint noises signal illness. A retired physician notes knuckle cracking rarely harms bones, but repetitive irritation can lead to arthritis. knee, hip, ankle, and shoulder noises may occur without danger when not overdone. A tip on preventing wrist fractures during falls is offered, plus a teaser for tomorrow's topic: Birth in Taxi.
A sermon reflects on Acts 7 41 and Matthew 7 26 urging readers to avoid pride in human handiwork and to trust in God. It warns that rejoicing in our own creations without honoring the Maker leads to instability like a house built on sand. Christ is described as the solid rock for both nations and individuals.
Mrs W asks why gall bladders bother during pregnancy. Answer. bile flow can be sluggish and drainage imperfect. Not all digestive issues in pregnancy are gall bladder related. normal gall bladders can also be troubled. Also notes on sinus infection from bacteria, allergy possibility, brucellosis from unpasteurized milk, and hair loss after hepatitis with possible regrowth.
The snippet shows a 1909 second class matter notice for Monroe post office and a garbled publisher line. It mentions News-Star-World and multiple city offices, with disjoint phrases about printing, advertising, and editorial stance, reflecting OCR corruption.
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