Texas Democrats risk walkout as convention nears
Texas Democrats face a tense June 13 San Antonio state convention with possible dissident walkouts over national delegation guidelines. Republicans meet June 12-13 in Galveston to select 52 delegates for San Diego, while fund raising looms large.
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National Party
Lloyd Bentsen
Defex
Miami
Editorials Two Unusual Unions and Kennedy Center Wages
Inmates at Greenhaven State Prison seek affiliation with District 65 of the Distributive Workers of America, hailed by some as progressive but opposed by others who say criminals forfeit rights. The piece also flags Kennedy Center stage hands earning up to 1500 dollars weekly under a generous contract, with frequent overtime and a call for scrutiny if subsidies are requested.
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Distributive Workers of America
Eugene Callender
Urban Coalition
New York Daily News
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Kennedy Center
Debt talk through the decades and a googol of zeros
The piece traces U S federal debt from 1940 to 2000 with H L Mencken’s Sun print gag and quotes Rep George H Mahon on spending. It highlights projections of trillions of dollars, annual interest of about 25 billion, and proposed surpluses to erase the debt by 2000 or 2100.
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Today in History February 24 highlights through the years
On this date in 1920 the Nazi party was organized in Germany. Other events include James Otis’s 1761 protest, Andrew Johnson impeachment in 1868, U S control of Guantanamo Bay in 1902, Henri Landru’s 1922 execution, Manila liberation in 1945, Peron’s 1946 election, ten-year and five-year disasters in Algeria and Europe, and Algeria seizing French oil control a year ago.
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Massachusetts
Andrew Johnson
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Henri Landru
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France
Manila
Juan Peron
Argentina
Algiers
Europe
Algeria
McGovern prioritizes New Hampshire primary push in race
In Manchester McGovern shifts staff to boost the March 7 New Hampshire vote. He greets Dartmouth students and urges registration as top aides plan a higher effort to blunt Muskie, with Wisconsin and Florida in view for transfer effects.
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Boyle's column on a dry run and barroom humor
In HAL Boyle's New York column a man on the water wagon faces gibes about sobriety from barflies. The piece playfully imagines quips about drinking and dry spells, suggesting social pressure and awkward jokes at a tavern with friends and family.
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Peace Corps Budget Backfires editorial praised
A reader thanks the editorial for highlighting the Peace Corps budget crisis. The letter, signed by Joseph H. Blatchford, endorses continued support for Peace Corps and other volunteer programs to create service opportunities for Americans.
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Close shave in Polynesia with seashell and shark tooth
A brief note contrasts modern shaving with old Polynesian practice of using ground seashells or shark teeth as razor edges. The text highlights the rustic hair removal method still in use there.
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Pecos Briefs: Charity Tickets Cited and Local Happenings
The Woman's Missionary Society sells Holland's Magazine subscriptions as a church fundraiser, offering two years for one dollar. Fred Snyder reports selling about 4,000 steer head at 35 dollars, with W D Hudson tied to the lot. The Toyah Bell oil prospects gain strength as Pecos watchers note steady oil flows. A Dallas move sees Mr. and Mrs. C J Charske relocate, while the Merry Wives club discusses Ellen Glasgow and the Vein of Iron.
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