Kerner Report attacked as over-promising demonology
The Joint Economic Committee hears Irving H. Siegel denounce the Kerner Report on Civil Disturbances. He paginates his critique as a whistleblower of white societal demonization, argues joblessness trends favor Black and white workers, and says overpromised programs are the real demon. He cites rising employment figures, poverty data, and the varied causes of unemployment while urging more balanced, constructive approaches.
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Holmes Alexander
Joint Economic Committee
Bill Proxmire
Wis
Irving H. Siegel
Council of Economic Advisers
Eisenhower
Siegel
Kerner
Kerner Commission
Joint Committee
Proxmire
Dr. Siegel
America
Whitey
Space program proves we are not afraid to tackle the untried
Willard F. Rockwell Jr. of North American Rockwell argues space exploration yields profits beyond defense. He cites aerospace aided mail and cargo handling, job programs, housing, urban planning, and social gains as benefits of space tech to the economy and democracy.
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Outer Seas
Outer Space
Earth
Willard F. Rockwell Jr
North American Rockwell Corp
Rockwell
Graduation time and summer plans across the community
The piece reflects on school ending and graduates facing summer either for rest or work. It argues communities should welcome and mentor new graduates, offering support and opportunities as they transition to adult life and a changing economy.
Civil Service Commission praised and damned in Lovington view
The Leader in Lovington New Mexico weighs the Civil Service Commission, noting praise for removing partisan hiring from federal employees and criticism that its broad worker protections shelter inefficiency and unproductivity.
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Lovington
N.M
Civil Service Commission
Pennsylvania lawmakers chase looming budget deadline
Pennsylvania's legislators again race toward July 1, the start of the new fiscal year, while missing the budget deadline as in prior years. Governor Shafer has submitted a $2 billion general fund budget, signaling ongoing stalemate and spending pressures.
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Mason Denison
Pennsylvania
Shafer
State budget tightens with education take led the way
The general appropriations bill rose to 1.71 billion covering executive, legislature and judiciary needs and about 80 percent of the general fund. Education emerges as the largest single planned expenditure, approaching half a billion dollars next year. House Republicans face a split on mid July adjournment as minority Democrats gain leverage. A funeral directors bill reveals a voting discrepancy after a newspaper’s roll call shows a restaurateur pressed the wrong button.
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Senate
House of Representatives
House
Animals in Tokyo Zoo Face Ills Remedied by Vets
James Kelller notes that Tokyo zoo animals suffer from obesity gastric disorders diabetes and tooth decay. Zoo staff reduce sweets and increase exercise while autopsies show lung contamination from smog threatening both animals and humans. He reflects on progress and human faults and closes with a moral prayer.
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James Keller
Tokyo Zoo
Tokyo
The News Media: Between Truth and Public Impact
Reflects on the role of newspapers and electronic news in crises and society. Discusses responsibility to report, influence of coverage on events such as riots and gun control debates, and the limits of press perfection. Emphasizes interpretation, investigation, and preservation of civilization.
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Times
Detroit
Jeanne Dixon
National Rifle Association
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Senator Kennedy
United States
Russia
Flag of the Free America Anthem
A patriotic verse extols the American flag as a beacon and symbol of freedom. It urges steadfast display to inspire the oppressed and defend the nation’s heights against enemies, praising the flag as the star of the western world and enduring light for mankind.
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America
Freedom
Spring Again A Letter From A Rainy Day
A dated diaristic verse describes windy gray weather with rain, wet ground, and the speaker deciding to write a letter rather than venture out. Names like The Cape, Bess, Mary, and Dusty appear as imagined correspondents, ending with a farewell reflective note.
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New Castle
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Leonard T. Kolasinsk
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Bell Telephone
Mgr
Lawrence County
Lawrence
Butler
Mercer
USA
The
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Reed
Canada
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Woki
Flag of the Free
Bess
Mary
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