Brooke Poised to Break Barriers as First Negro Senator
Freshman Edward W. Brooke of Massachusetts, a light skinned Republican with a white wife, stands out as a rare Negro in the Senate. His nonconfrontational stance, strong educational record, and potential as a 1968 GOP vice presidential hopeful draw unusual scrutiny from civil rights groups and political observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Mills
Washington
D. C
Capitol Hill
Edward W. Brooke
Massachusetts
Senate
Brooke
Doei
Washington, D. C
Veterans Administration
Thomas Jefferson
Rupert Brooke
Howard University
Italy
Boston
Boston University Law School
Sen
Leverett Saltonstall
Bay State
V. P
G.O.P
Harry Truman
Lyndon B. Johnson
White House
Richard M. Nixon
Inaugural Aims Spark Nebraskan Tax Reform Drive
Nebraska, under Norbert Tiemann, begins the 77th legislative session with calls for broad tax changes including a 2 percent retail sales tax and a graduated income tax. The new governor seeks major reforms, a state research institute, junior colleges, and expanded social programs. The legislature opens amid a flood of measures and mixed support for the tax package. Carpenter leads with 40 bills in early action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Capitol
Norbert T. Tiemann
United States
Nebraska
Tiemann
Wausa
Tax Administration
Statehouse
Sen
Elvin Adamson
Valentine
Budget Committee
Richard Marvel
Terry Carpenter
Scottsbluff
Polk County Extension Announces Winter Workshops
County agent Glen Krohn reports a second winter blizzard with 6 to 8 inches of snow. He notes upcoming Polk County 4 H and extension programs including soil and irrigation workshops with University of Nebraska specialists, a fabric finishes lesson, furniture refinishing, and January visits by subject experts for educational programs.
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Glen H. Krohn
Marcia
Mervin Ransom Jr
Polk
Polk Co
Polk County
Dale Flowerday
University of Nebraska
Duane Karter
Leeder
Gerda Peterson
Peterson
Norman Leach
Osceola Group
Bit-of-Sweden
Osceola
Park County
Farm equipment and hay tools auction listing
Detailed catalog of farm gear including a 1964 J D 494 planter four row with attachments, various IHC implements, Kelly Ryan elevators, Dempster choppers, and multiple grain and irrigation units. Also lists livestock gear, hay bales, 1952 Ford and a riding horse. Auction includes farm trailers, belts, and miscellaneous machinery.
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J.D
Kelly Ryan
Briggs Stratton
Dempster
J. Deere
Blair
Myers
David Bradley
Henke
M.H. Clipper Combine
Little Giant
FORD
Buick
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Main Street
USA
Capital Rews
By Melvin Paul
Cas
Phumble Sao
Bill Yates
Professor Phumble
King Features Syndicate
Bit of
Sweden
Stromsburg
McRonald’s
RED & White
Sunkist
Ajax
Crown Prince
Heinz
Swanson’s
Big Smith
Price
Wolverine Sheboygan
Lisheneer
Big Smith Buckcroos
Garage Cola
Fred Bond
Colorado
Bradshaw
Hampton
Henderson
Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid
John Deere
Koyker
MayRoth
H.p. Brigas- Stratton
H.p. Briggs- Stratton
H.p
Sears
Sale
First National Bank
Bradshaw, Nebr
Dale Auction-Realty Co
York
G. W. Werth
Seward
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