Welfare Investigations Stir Controversy in Washington
In Washington welfare investigations trigger debate as non whites outnumber whites in the capital and a large relief roll grows. The Government Workers Union Locals, including DC case workers, denounces investigations as wasteful and unfair while supporting beneficiaries' protests. The piece argues for claimant verification and training to work rather than expanding welfare.
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Washington
Government Workers Union
District of Columbia
Metropolitan urban power push proposed by New York mayor aide
Deputy Mayor Robert Price urged a Seattle conference to create city taxing powers and reduce dependence on federal and state funds. He argued metropolitan areas hold 70 percent of the population and must become the nation’s primary political force to secure needed resources, while officials warn taxpayers against bureaucratic overreach.
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John V. Lindsay
Robert Price
United States
Price
Congress
Decisions For Progress
Seattle
Debt ceiling debate sparks calls to halt rise
Rep Richard L. Roudebush urges stopping the national debt ceiling at 328 billion dollars, opposing a raise to 330 billion as critics accuse Congress of rubber stamping presidential requests. Taxpayers share frustration, arguing the ceiling is meaningless while deficits persist.
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Richard L. Roudebush
Indiana
Congress
For My Part By Ray Cromley
A Cuba story recounts an unnamed man forced out by Castro who escapes via alias El Toro. He builds an international network to mail anti Castro information and contacts groups in Indonesia and beyond to spread literature and support. The piece highlights persistence and global linkages in resistance.
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Cuba
Castro
el Toro
Far East
Latin America
Africa
Europe
United States
Surabaya
Australia
Canada
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Venezuela
England
Asia
Why Are We In Viet Nam and How Do We Get Out
A series of letters and viewpoints discuss Vietnam war questions. Readers propose shifting support to Hanoi, volunteering for drafts, or spending on highways and aid. The piece notes communication gaps, cultural distances, and the difficulty in gaining trust from Vietnamese people.
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New York
Viet Nam
United States
Washington
Saigon
Hanoi
Sgares
North Viet Nam
New Jersey
California
Fifty Years Ago News Notes From The News-Post Files
Fifty years ago on June 15 1916 the Democratic national convention began its session with peace and preparedness themes. Rain disrupted bargain day activities at Agricultural Park and postponed many Blue Ridge League baseball doubleheaders. The Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Co reported satisfactory gross and net earnings with favorable factors for continued investment improvement.
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Agricultural Park
Hagerstown and Frederick
Construction costs set for 35 veteran dwellings in city
The 35 temporary housing units for World War II veterans will cost about 67 500 funded by the Federal Public Works Administration via the National Housing Agency. Tobias Heller of New York contractors will be paid. the city provides site utilities grading and streets. Frederick Play Grounds to formally open next week with ceremonies in Baker Park and Mullinix Park led by Mayor-elect Lloyd Culler and Playground Commission chair Robert L. Smith.
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Hugh ¥. Gittinger
National Housing Agency
Federal Public Works Administration
Tobias Heller
New York
Johnson's slipping popularity in a weary nation
Washington Today reports a Gallup finding that President Johnson's approval sits at 46 percent, the lowest in his tenure and below Kennedy and Eisenhower peaks. The piece cites five major causes: the Vietnam war, economic strains, rising cost of living, fears over government spending, and substantial resistance to civil rights and housing measures. It argues these forces could tilt November elections against the Democratic Party amid voter discontent.
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Washington
Johnson
Gallup
Mr. Johnson
Kennedy
Eisenhower
Democratic Party
Midwestern
Wilson
Roosevelt
America
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NATO
By Ray Cromley
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Batman
Southeast Asia
News-Post
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LBJ
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