Puerto Rico plebiscite cartoon confirms commonwealth support
In Puerto Rico a landslide vote kept commonwealth status with the United States against statehood or independence. Only 4,205 voted for severing ties, 425,081 for commonwealth, 273,081 for statehood. Boycott attempts by independence and statehood factions failed, underscoring a preference to remain linked to the U.S. despite poverty and unemployment near 12 percent.
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California lawmakers abandon new lines for 38 districts
California lawmakers concede reapportionment will wait since 960 census figures would govern lines. Washington and Sacramento clash over who gets which area, while a court may soon redraw districts. The 1960 census shows about a 290000 population gap between smallest and largest California districts. Legislative complaints hint at more court involvement.
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Editorial Letters From Vietnam War Echoes At Home
A reader laments soldiers dying in Vietnam while questioning peace demonstrators. She reflects on freedom, family risk, and the impact of war on daily life, urging recognition of sacrifices and the realities faced by servicemen and their loved ones.
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Who Manages? That's Question w he tever could be Washington Star Service
Washington report on John Galbraith's The New Industrial State examines capitalism, labeling warnings for readers. The review notes the book's dense argument and Galbraith's incisive critique, acknowledging its provocative pace and substantial scope.
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Kilpatrick on Free Enterprise and Planned Economy
In a sharp critique James Kilpatrick argues that free enterprise is a myth and the economy is largely planned by government and corporate power. He cites Galbraith and Ford to claim consumer sovereignty erodes as advertising and defense contracts shape demand.
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Fast Life Gossip and High Profile Divorce News
A column by Harry Karns discusses public figures and sensational topics. New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison questions a cover up of assassination truth. Actress Lana Turner files for divorce from her sixth husband with plans for more divorces. Inflation and rising living costs are noted with a wry warning about wealth and death.
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Assault on American society looms in uncertain rhetoric
Fragmentary OCR hints at tension over a looming assault on American society. No clear events or entities are identifiable, leaving a vague sense of threat tied to societal foundations and rhetoric. The piece lacks concrete persons, organizations, places, or dated details.
Riots, Race and Policy Debate Across Congress
A columnist rails against rioters and calls out the hypocrisy of claims that violence is driven by outside agitators. He denounces proposed anti rioter measures and compares domestic unrest to wartime operations in Vietnam, arguing that eradicating rats would not solve social violence. The piece questions racial and class fault lines and criticizes the House for inaction.
No New Race Riot Remedies in Sight
Washington column argues there are no effective remedies for racial violence beyond failed antipoverty housing and education programs. It says Johnson administration remedies are exhausted, with no consensus on causes or prevention, and notes riots often follow police action against Black citizens.
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Richard Wilson argues that improving education housing and employment for Negroes is essential despite long timelines and rising urban concentrations He cites unemployment education gaps and housing issues and criticizes anti riot bills while urging continued federal programs and social remedies to reduce discrimination and poverty
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