Out Of Place Washington mink coat clash with war effort
Rep H R Gross of Iowa criticizes the White House and Smithsonian events that ran late into the night amid wartime. A separate Long Island Railroad labor strike follows a luncheon drinking incident among executives. Both cases highlight public tension between duty and leisure during wartime.
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Ball proposes price indexed Social Security boosts for elderly
Social Security Administrator Robert M. Ball outlines a Johnson backed plan to shield elderly purchasing power by tying across the board benefit increases to the Consumer Price Index. He notes 5 percent of seniors rejected Medicare voluntary insurance and urges enrollment by May 31 to gain $3 monthly coverage toward doctor bills with a government match.
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Ball
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China claims six passenger sedan meets world standards
The Communist New China News Agency says China now produces a six passenger sedan with three rows, upholstered interior, soundproof glass between rows and an electric temperature regulating device. The piece ends with a jab asking if Ralph Nader has seen it.
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Communist New China News Agency
China
Ralph Nader
For My Part By Ray Cromley Maoist hero clashes with faith and freedom
A young Communist leader and top student in Maoist doctrine befriends a Catholic classmate who refuses to renounce his faith. The Catholic youth travels to Hong Kong to visit his dying mother, and a letter from the so-called hero urges him to stay abroad, praising freedom while condemning return to communist life.
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Mao Tse-tung
China
Jin
Hong Kong
Willi ams leads Michigan Senate race as Cavanaugh drives push
In a heated Michigan Democratic stunt, former Gov G Mennen Williams known as Soapy holds a commanding lead for the L A Senate nomination while Detroit Mayor Jerome Cavanaugh races to close the gap. Williams campaigns fiercely with 15 Oakland County stops after a 4 30 a m start and 11 30 p m return. He counts labor groups and ethnic leaders among his endorsements and remains a revered party figure. Cavanaugh presents a modern, Kennedy era image, touting fresh energy and Vietnam stance to appeal to urban voters amid Williams strong old loyalties. Observers note labor backing may tilt toward Williams, while Cavanaugh seeks to win inside Detroit’s Eight Mile Road to offset Williams outstate strength.
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Oakland County
Soapy
Lake St. Clair
Williams
Oscar
Cavanaugh
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Johnson
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Detroit
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Africa
Republican City Ticket Poised for May 23 Convention
Fifty years ago on May 17 1916 the News-Post reports the Republican city ticket will likely be confirmed at the May 23 convention. Precincts One Four name fifteen delegates and a 15 member executive committee. Precinct Three names six delegates and a 15 member committee. New license law to take effect June 1 requires fees from most city businesses with renewals due May 1, 1917.
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News-Post
Eli G. Haugh
Veterans Back Living Memorial for Frederick County
The Amvets chapter voted unanimously for a living memorial in Frederick for World War II veterans in the form of a community building for recreation. Mayor Hugh V. Gittnger announced an emergency housing committee with members from public interest groups, the Housing Authority, building trades, labor, veterans, and civic business groups to address housing needs.
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Hugh V. Gittinger
Frederick
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Wilson W. Wyatt
Paul W. Strine
John L. Shaw
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William R. Schildknecht
Harry Rhoderick
James Marrone
Veterans’ Organizations
Allen Sherald
Aptitude testing for draft would aid military needs
Washington column argues for a universal aptitude system to classify youths by the duties they can best perform in the armed forces. It contends current draft deferment tests favor education and not war readiness, risking injustice and misapplied labor. It cites GI Bill records and maturity differences, urging comprehensive testing for all young men.
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