George Robeson critiques draft system in Greetings game
In a pointed critique of draft inequities, George Robeson cites cases from Fort Ord to Fort Bliss, naming Richard Thompson and others to illustrate serious missteps. He comically piles up examples involving Namath, Ali, Hamilton, and Cassius Clay, arguing officials manipulate deferments and examinations.
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Richard Thompson
Lakewood
Fort Ord
L.A
Fort Bliss
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Ft. Bliss
Young Thompson
Bartead
Joe Namath
New York Jets
George Hamilton
Johnson
Ron
Cassius Clay
Muhammed Ali
Cass
Air Force
Congress urged permanent arbitration to curb airline strikes
A cautious editorial argues for permanent arbitration in transportation and shipping to prevent disruptive strikes. It notes airlines, railroads, and maritime sectors face public losses, cites Kennedy era compulsory arbitration, and criticizes Congress and political funding that hinder action. Public opinion shifts toward government-regulated resolution.
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Washington
Congress
Kennedy
Arbitration Board
Abouk T
Ron
United States
Why Special Session Dragged So Long in 1966
Sacramento report explains the 1966 California special session became the longest in election year history. Factors included many lame duck senators, reapportionment battles, five tight races, and a looming Brown Reagan clash. Budget veto pressure, partisan bargaining, and a fierce constitutional revision fight slowed progress.
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Sacramento
California
Berry's World rrise for constitutional revision and bonds
Berry's World notes a constitutional revision struggle under political pressure and careful bargaining. A companion bill tightens conflict of interest rules affecting senator lawyers fees, drawing some opposition. The piece questions reform pace, while Long Beach is omitted from a California city directory. Bond rejection fears loom as local school districts show electorate fatigue. Appointments to governor Brown's aides hint at postponement to avoid electoral backlash.
Allergies vary by related foods and herbs says doctor
Dr Frederick Speer of the University of Kansas warns that peanut allergy often spares related legumes like walnuts and cashews while pe a lobes cause reactions. Strawberries can trigger raspberries and other rose family fruits but not all berries. Thermography may detect pregnancy as early as two weeks after a missed period with pregnant women showing about two degrees higher breast temperatures.
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Frederick Speer
University of Kansas
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