Sweeping It Under the Rug House hunger report criticizes Poage panel
The House Agriculture Committee rebuts the Citizens' Board of Inquiry Into Hunger and Malnutrition's April study Hunger USA and argues that hunger claims are overblown. Critics say millions suffer from poor diet, with on the ground evidence from researchers and figures like Robert Kennedy and others.
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House Agriculture Committee
U.S.A
W. R. Poage
Texas
America
Citizens’ Board of Inquiry
United States
Congresman Poage
Robert F. Kennedy
Poage
Women on the Jury in Mississippi
Mississippi has adopted a law making women eligible to serve on state court juries, the last state to do so. The move, while commendable, follows long delays and debate over women's qualifications. Senator Jean Muirhead notes initial apprehension, yet federal juries have long included women, and the author believes Mississippians will adapt successfully.
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Mississippi
United States
State Supreme Court
Jean Muirhead
Jackson
Muirhead
Viewpoints of Other Editors HARD TIMES IN ACADEMIA
A Christian Science Monitor piece laments campus activism in the nation s commencement era. It notes Radcliffe graduates wearing white armbands opposing the Vietnam draft and questions how idealism can avoid extremism while urging dialogue with youth. It also discusses rheumatism myths and dietary causes.
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Christian Science Monitor
Vietnam
Tly
Washington
Wall Street
Radcliffe
Health As Seen By Dr Brady On rheumatism and self care
Minnesota reader aged 38 feels 68 and is told there is no cure for rheumatism north or south. The piece argues chronic rheumatism is a joint disability from cold and damp and urges learning health methods from Dr. Brady booklet. It mentions Osler and warns against climate cures and hopes for self managed care.
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Raleigh
Minnesota
Dr. Osler
Trumpet Swan Facts Highlight Size and Weight
North America’s trumpet swan boasts a wingspan of at least ten feet and a weight near forty pounds, emphasizing its impressive physical stature among waterfowl.
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North America
Tide Turns as Courts Reassess Mob Rule in America
Washington commentary argues that public tolerance for riots and violence is waning as courts tighten enforcement. It cites Supreme Court limits on stop and frisk, draft-conspiracy convictions, and DC riot sentences, while warning political campaigns remain unsafe and civil rights rhetoric risks coercion.
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Washington
America
Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
Federal District Court
Boston
Robert Kennedy
Dieting Quips Spark Lighthearted Riots In Diet Humor
Hal Boyle catalogs a string of dieting quips that mock weight loss and self restraint. The jokes poke at denial, exercise, hypnotic eating, and old habits, highlighting the social pressures and humorous asides around weight and appearance.
Rider Guides Truck to Gas Station After Horseback Stop
In Madisonville Kentucky a man on horseback met Tom Jackson's stalled truck off the highway. He explained he was transporting horses and chose to ride to the nearest gas station after the truck ran out of fuel.
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Madisonville
Tom Jackson
Jackson
Smithsonian to Install Computer for Natural History Catalogs
Smithsonian Institution adopts a Honeywell 1200 computer to catalog over 50 million specimens across insects mammals birds fish invertebrates fossils and minerals. Dr. Donald Squires says the system will cut clerical time and boost research efficiency by about 70 percent, funded by a $500000 three year grant from the Office of Education.
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Washington
Smithsonian Institution
Museum of Natural History
Donald F. Squires
Honeywell
U.S. Office of Education
Squires
Rare wolf pups born at Tulsa zoo attract national attention
In Tulsa Oklahoma three coal black wolf pups have been born at Mo Hawk Park Zoo. Zoo officials say the litter marks the nation’s first successful production of Tartaric wolf pups. The rare sub species is usually found in Eurasia and Pakistan and is seldom kept in captivity.
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Tulsa
Okla
Mohawk Park Zoo
Eurasia
Pakistan
America Leads World In Organized Philanthropy, Analysts Say
AP veteran John Cunniff reports that the United States excels in voluntary giving with 1967 donations estimated at $14.6 billion, led by individuals contributing $11.1 billion. Private, nonprofit institutions, along with a large volunteer base, drive education, health, culture, and welfare, while debate grows over whether giving keeps pace with need.
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John Cunniff
New York
United States
America
American Association of Fund Raising Counsel
Association
Pesce Corps
Jack Schwarz
This Day in History June 20 1968 Highlights
Today in history June 20 1968 marks the 178th day of the year with 194 days remaining The list recalls events from 178 the French Revolution beginning to land grants and monarch milestones including Mary land becoming Maryland and Victoria ascending to the throne Other moments include West Virginia’s statehood Alaska purchase Guam seizure Taft nomination the hot line initiative and Middle East peace proposals.
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Maryland
Lord Baltimore
England
William IV
Victoria
West Virginia
Andrew Johnson
United States
Alaska
Russia
Guam
Chicago
William Howard Taft
Ohio
Tunisia
Morocco
Tunis
Alger
Seaway Strike Threatens Closure of Five Entry Points
The St. Lawrence Seaway Authority warned five Canadian entry points will close between Thursday and Friday due to a threatened strike by 1,200 seaway workers. The stoppage begins 8 am Friday, barring vessels at St Lambert Que and Iroquois Ont after 8 am Thursday, with Port Weller and Port Colborne Ont closing and only the Welland Seaway radio station remaining manned.
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Ottawa
St. Lawrence Seaway
Shakespeare Inspired Starling Invasion News Card
New York report notes starling migration across North America began in the 1890s after imports from England. The bird, described as pugnacious with shiny black feathers, spread from Central Park, tied to Eugene Scheifflin who hoped to stock all birds named in Shakespeare.
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New York
Shakespeare
North America
Central Park
England
Eugene Scheifflin
Erenlennet
America
Prayer text with forgiveness and grace request
A prayer invoking Christ to forgive endlessly and live by the fruits of the Spirit. The signer is Gordon A. Stotz, minister at Yorba Linda Moravian Church in Yorba Linda California.
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Christ
Gordon A. Stotz
Yorba Linda
Cal
Yorba Linda Moravian Church
Rates and addresses in Palladin-Tines Mall notice
Advance payment rates list for Oswego Wayne and other areas with annual and monthly options. Includes 1 year 15 dollars six months 6.08 dollars nine months produces 0 dollars and 1 month 2.9 suggests fragmented OCR text with names and agency references. Associated Press notice outlines customary rights and printing of best news in the newspaper.
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Oswego
Wayne
Wy Fo
Gr Ap
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