President Johnson calls for a new Department of Transportation
The Billings Gazette notes President Johnson proposes a department merging about a dozen agencies and nearly 100,000 workers to handle transportation safety across land, sea, and air. The plan aims to curb overlapping duties and boost efficiency, though critics warn of higher costs and administration.
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Transportation Department
Billings Gazette
Johnson
Congress
Department of Transportation
The Voting Revolution in the South Gains Momentum
The Supreme Court upholds key Voting Rights Act provisions as federal branches unite to remove barriers to Black voters in the South. Texas and Alabama poll taxes are struck down by federal panels, with Mississippi and Virginia remaining. Negro voter registration rises toward a million, yet under forty percent of eligible voters remain active.
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New York Times
Supreme Court
South
Congress
Texas
Alabama
Mississippi
Virginia
Carolina
Georgia
Louisiana
Justice Department
Democratic leadership split over Vietnam policy in disarray
The Sheridan press views the Democratic leadership in Congress and the White House as bearing the burden of Vietnam policy. It argues the policy is in disarray and that the party in power has failed to present a unified approach.
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Sheridan Wyo
Congress
White House
Viet Nam
Democratic Party
Wise or Blind Wayne Morse Stirs Asia Policy Debate
Senator Wayne Morse, Oregon Democrat, is portrayed as either very wise or very blind for sharply opposing current U S policy in Asia. He has committed to a course of action the administration lacks confidence in, indicating a clear break with official policy.
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Lincoln
Neb
Star
Wayne Morse
Oregon Democrat
U. S
Asia
Rural Influence Waning Across State Politics
From Eagle Grove in Ja, rural pressure politics dominates today as state and national administrations heed only the one man one vote concept from the Supreme Court, diminishing rural influence.
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Eagle Grove
Supreme Court
Stolen pigs reported on Linn Street in Our Yesterdays note
Our Yesterdays recalls a pig theft on Linn Street between 4th and Sth on Wednesday night. The column also notes Senator Stockton of New Jersey occupying a seat once held by his father and grandfather, plus brief historical items from 75, 50, 25 and 10 years ago about local events and people.
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Timothy Manahan
Linn Street
4Th
Sth
Senator Stockton
New Jersey
Martha
Park Avenue Methodist Church
Ella Healey
Washington Street
Minnie Pace
Frank Novak
West Eighth Street
Rockford, Ill
Evelyn Alder
Ralph Brown
Bleeker Street
Bellevue Hospital
Obscenity bill stalled as Supreme Court awaits ruling
A House Education and Labor Committee delay on its obscenity bill hinges on Supreme Court action. Witnesses debated what constitutes obscenity, with Lawrence Speiser of the ACLU arguing that much material is trashy but not obscene. The Roth precedent limits potential laws, boosting calls for a special study commission to examine noxious materials.
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Washington
House Education and Labor Committee
Supreme Court of the United States
Post Office Department
Lawrence Speiser
American Civil Liberties Union
Mittee
Dominick Daniels
New Jersey
Speiser
Cervantes
Supreme Court
High Court
Roth
Special Study Commission
Dr Stidger and the no salary pastors tale
A humorous anecdote about Dr William Stidger, a famed pulpit figure, who offered to lead a church on Sundays with pay only from loose offerings. The church agreed, contrasting with cautious seminary graduates urged by Bishop Raines. The tale highlights bold ministry versus fearful conformity among recent graduates.
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William Slidger
Americas
Dr. Stidger
Richard C. Raines
Raines
Courage, controversy, and sermons draw crowds in Stidger case
The Worry Clinic notes clergy reluctance for wage security while Dr. Stidger uses dramatic parables and notorious guests to grow churches, likening him to Elijah and Paul. He drew big crowds and offered a booklet on speaking style for 20 cents plus a stamped return envelope.
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Stidger
Christ
Elijah
St. Paul
Testing love via machine sparks unlikely match
Dear Abby readers ponder if compatibility tests from a computer can pick a marriage partner. The advice: machines won’t replace real feelings and choosing a spouse by numbers is a faulty path. Also tips on handling a grandmother who endlessly brags about her grandkids. If talk stalls you, avoid the bragging by stepping away.
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Abigal van Buren
Abby
Vacant Lot Memories Stir Hearts Across America
AP recalls vacant lots as American memory lanes with readers from California to Washington sharing childhood scenes. Rose Modisette recalls Ohio mound and Lincoln Avenue memories. Warren LaPlante recalls Los Angeles lot turned Coliseum site and wartime tents. Mrs. William Linker recalls Yakima garden and army play in a back lot now a garden and strawberry patch.
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John Barbour
New York
Housman
Rose M. Modisette
Pasadena
Calif
Ohio
Lincoln Avenuers
Warren E. LaPlante
Chico
Los Angeles
Coliseum
William Linker
Yakima, Wash
Prayer Prompted By Wealth And Divine Joy
A short devotional segment cites I Timothy 6 17 urging the rich not to trust money but God who provides richly. A prayer asks forgiveness for seeking personal pleasure and pleads for wisdom to listen to God and recognize true happiness in Christ. Amen.
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Christ
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Edwin Walwer
Mgr
Wire Service
Mosconie Journal
Banner Lodge Industrial Socciety
Joseph Conner
George Eichenauer
Eastern Iowa District Association
Miriam Rebekah Lodge
Joof Hall
Eva Chelf
Dorothy Borchert
Bessie Hinman
Beatrice Grouch
House Committee
They. J. Kilpatrick
Spitser
Line
Liberal. the Com
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George W. Crane
Ates
Civil Service
Billy Graham
Dr. Peale
Bishop Sheen
Warren Walker
Oral Roberts
Nadi
Bach
the Daily Prayer
Trotsky
Great Belis
Tennyson
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Compassion
Sherman
Assam
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