Our Sense Of Purpose In 1969 a year of testing and purpose
The piece reflects on 1968 as a troubled year of prosperity amid dissension, noting Johnson's liberal era and the welfare state, rising costs, and public disillusion with the Vietnam War. It argues the nation must confront its own philosophy and responsibilities as a new president takes office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viet Nam
U.S
Southeast Asia
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
United States
White House
No Execution Year Marks End of 1960s Death Penalty Use
The article notes zero executions in 1968 due to courtroom campaigns by civil liberties groups against the death penalty. It states nine states abolished it and four limit it to specific circumstances, with the Supreme Court ruling the Lindbergh law unconstitutional. It argues for de facto abolition and questions deterrence and crime reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Civil, Liberties Union
N.A.A.C.P. Legal Defense and Educational Fund
Editorial Viewpoint on Middle East War and International Law
The piece argues international law lags behind national law and condemns the Beirut airport attack as part of a pattern of colonial retaliation. It urges a U N quaran tine of the Middle East and a ban on new weapons while calling for penalties on each act of war to deter wider conflict between Israel, the Arabs, the United States, and the Soviet Union.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Athens
Israel
Middle East
United States
Russia
Soviet Union
Mediterranean
United Nations
U.S.R
U.S.S.R
America
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
California Democrats face tests before 1970 governor bids
Unruh of California and Alioto of San Francisco enter a rough 1969 as potential rivals for the 1970 Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Unruh loses assembly speakership but gains freedom to attack Reagan. Alioto battles city tensions and a national spotlight while weighing his options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
NEA
Bob Jess Unruh
California
Democratic Assembly
San Vratchscu
Josepl Allule
Ronald Reagan
GOP
Unruh
Assembly
Reagan
Aliote
San Francisco
Href
Humphrey
Hart
Alloto
San Francisco State College
Alioto
George Murphy
Murphy
Alivio Charly
Cam
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy
McCarthy
Chicago
Varoh
Hepealwright
Fifty Years Ago and Twenty Years Ago Highlights
Items from the News Post files recall 1919 reports of Howard Warrenfeltz of near Myersville released from a German prison camp under armistice terms and early smallpox cases at Montegue Hospital. 1949 notes include a power-pole crash near Mount Airy, plans for an outdoor wildlife show by the Frederick County Fish and Game Protective Association, and a Davis Library donation by Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Davis as Westminster prepares a chartered effort. Independent Hose Company nominations for board seats prompt a Friday election.
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Howard Warrenfeltz
Myeraville
Frederick Countlan
State Armory
Frederick County Fish and Game Protective Association
Westminster
Davis Library
Walter H. Davis
Who Runs the Economy The Government's Role
Washington columnist David Lawrence argues the federal government shapes the economy through interest rates and potential tax changes. He notes that wartime controls and rising costs affect workers, while confidence and credit conditions influence inflation and recession risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
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Berry's
Wwe
Mideast
By Don Oakley
News-Post
Montegue Hospital
Frederick City Hospital
New York Princess Theatre
City Opera House
New York
MT. Airy
Ralph Yingling
Independent Hose Company
Washington Today
By David Lawrence
Uncle Sam
Congress
Nixon
Vietnam
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