Limiting Courts to Experienced Judges Would Narrow the Field
Abe Fortas Johnson era appointee to the Supreme Court has no prior judicial service. Some lawmakers propose requiring bench experience for federal judges, but history shows many top jurists rose from non judicial roles. Talent, not gatekeeping, has produced renowned justices like Marshall and Brandeis.
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Johnson
Supreme Court
Stewart
Harlan
Brennan
New Jersey Supreme Court
John Marshall
Taney
Chase
Waite
Fuller
Vinson
Warren
Justice Brandeis
Today’s Quip About Teeth Keeps A Toothful Motto
A witty maxim warns that honesty to your teeth pays back in kind. The brief quip locates humor in dental care and personal integrity, presenting a playful reminder that neglect leads to trouble.
Daily Crossword Across Clues Hint at Puzzle Theme
A compact crossword clue list includes definitions for Couch size paper city Scots Scottish terms and various hints. Answers span items like Decrease Sloth Bind Coins abbr capital Saar Napoleon isle Greek letter ostrich bird distress signal Java trap about devoured bitter vetch Guido low note printer measures Os assumed beforehand assist longing editorial up barbecue rods rabbit fur potpourri goddess of discord escrow preposition, forming a themed puzzle.
Disagreement within the John Birch Society over leadership
A columnist questions whether the John Birch Society’s membership truly disagrees with its leadership. The piece probes if members understand the leadership's beliefs or simply ignore them while backing the organization’s anti Communist, anti socialist stance.
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John Birch Society
JBS
Robert Welch
TBS
Zanter
Water Crisis and Dallas Plan Highlighted for Future Cities
The article discusses water shortages across the United States with rationing sweeping 34 million people. Dallas, after a 1950s drought, built reservoirs to ensure supply into 2000. Erik Jonsson urges metering to curb waste and will keynote the Dallas Super City conference on September 23.
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Texas
Memphis
New York
California
United States
Delaware Valley Authority
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Dallas
Big D
Erik Jonsson
Jonsson
Los Angeles
Dear Abby letters on height and personal questions
A series of readers respond to Abby on topics from a 15 year old 5 foot 11 inch girl seeking growth advice to relationships and marriage secrecy. Letters discuss dating, staying steady, and potential future medical height control though unlikely soon. The page also carries a lengthy reader volley about John Birch Society matters and political beliefs.
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Abby
United Church of Christ Resolution Opposes Dirksen Amendment
A Fifth Synod resolution denounces the Dirksen Amendment as a threat to representative government. It notes U C C members funded anti amendment campaigns and claims Senate action on August 4 fell seven votes short of a two thirds margin.
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Fifth Synod
Biennilal Convention
United Church of Christ
Chicago
U.S. Senate
U.C.C
Senate
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Eisenhower
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