Apostle of Apartheid Verwoerd Assassinated in 1960s South Africa
Verwoerd, a leading advocate of apartheid and prime minister of South Africa, was fatally shot by a white assassin two days before turning 65. Born in Holland, he shaped policy on separate development for whites and non whites, sparking regional and international controversy while preserving a strong economy and military. The article notes his long tenure, impact, and the broader context of African decolonization and racial policy.
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Hendrik Verwoerd
South Africa
Verwoerd
National Party
Africa
Holland
Dis
Congress Shifts Right in Voting Records Amid Labor Issue
The piece notes a rising conservatism in Congress over the past year, spurred by Labor and right to work clashes. It cites Americans for Constitutional Action findings showing Kennedy brothers Robert and Edward turning from zero to 33 and 21, freshmen lawmakers, and Republican Strauss Kuchel Case and Javits increasing conservative scores. President Johnson retains liberal positions and pushes Great Society while campaigning for Democratic seats.
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Congress
Americans For Constitutional Action
Kennedy Brothers
Robert
New York
Edward
Massachusetts
House
Thomas H. Kuchel
California
Senate
Clifford P. Case
New Jersey
Jacob K. Javits
Johnson
Tax policy debate tempers Johnsons 1967 moves
The piece argues President Johnson is unlikely to propose a broad tax increase before 1967, hampered by Vietnam war costs estimated at 10 to 15 billion dollars and mixed economist views on inflation control versus recession risks. It notes possible temporary suspension of the 7 percent investment tax credit and cites McGraw-Hill and government surveys as factors guiding timing.
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Johnson
Lyndon Johnson
U.S
McGraw - Hill Co
McGraw - Hill
Canned Culture Headlines Fashion and Art in a Can
An amusing New York AP piece notes canned goods expanding into fashion and art. Dresses hats and lingerie come in tins while six packs of ties and mink boas are showcased. Warhol style Campbell soup cans spur clubs to serve luncheons in cans and artists repurpose cats as curlers and table legs.
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New York
California
Andy Warhol
West Coast
Julius Care
Greenwich Village
First session ends as Wilson signs revenue bill
The 64th Congress closes after a nine month session as President Wilson signs the administration 200 million dollar revenue measure. Vice President Marshall and Speaker Clark signal an adjournment rush as lawmakers prepare to start campaign efforts. In Frederick county nearly all road oiling is finished for the season, with most roads now free of sticky binder.
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Congress
Wilson
Marshall
Clark
Washington
Frederick County
Frederick
Everett Dirksen
House
Senate
Johnson
Timonium Fair 1946 Ends With Big Turnout and Strong Exhibits
Twenty years ago the 1946 Timonium Fair closed after a larger postwar edition. Army facilities were repurposed into livestock buildings, dairy and livestock exhibits were excellent, and the National Angus Show drew strong crowds. Area dairies Locvale Farms W B Coblentz and C K Holter and Sons from Middletown Valley showed well. The Frederick Church of the Brethren installed Rev Paul W Kensel as pastor in a service led by Westminster pastor Rev S Earl Mitchell.
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Army
Locvale Farms
W. B. Coblentz
C. K. Holter and Sons
Middletown Valley
Paul W. Kinsel
Frederick
Johnsons political lines blur in Labor Day speech
Washington columnist notes President Johnson wears two hats and can’t escape party politics when speaking in public. He criticizes the right to work laws while backing repeal efforts, highlighting tensions between federal policy and union influence.
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Washington
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Congress
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