Free Speech Must Be Protected in Supreme Court Ruling
A letter argues the California Supreme Court overruled a voter amendment banning pay television. It warns majority rule without principles harms minority rights, defending constitutional protections and noting historic court rulings that sometimes offend the majority to serve the public interest.
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Supreme Court of California
Will of the
People
United States
Republic
Adolf Tittler
Cty
Education Explosion for Adults
One in five American adults pursues some form of systematic learning per Carnegie Corp. The trend signals growing demand for adult education as more seek practical, skills oriented courses. Vocational studies lead, recreation follows, and many enroll through churches, businesses, government, armed forces, or correspondence. More college attendance will raise future demand.
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Carnegie Corp
Open Forum on L B Symphony Exit and Police Conduct
Readers express disappointment at the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra’s leadership and mailing list delays while praising police courtesy after a car theft incident. They contrast attendance issues with strong memories of two concerts and urge better public notice. The letter also notes a positive police response to a theft and commends specific officers.
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L. Jones
Long Beach Symphony Orchestra
Julian Musafia
Association
Mr. Jones
Long Beach
John L
Roades
California Ave
Johnson Budget Clash Over Guns and Butter Policy
President Johnson promotes his guns and butter budget while Congress toys with the rank money dispute after his January budget presentation. Senators and House members debate the Viet Nam policy and funding amid partisan friction.
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Johnson
Congress
Senators
House
Johnson budget cuts spark wide Congress backlash over school milk
Congress voices alarm as President Johnson trims school milk funds by 82 million and cuts lunch subsidies and rural aid. Senators Proxmire Javits and Javits warn of broader harm to farmers, education, and rural electrification while lawmakers demand restoration and defend local programs amid a looming deficit shift.
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Johnson
Congress
Whites House
Congressional Record
William Proxmire
Proxmire
D-Wis
House
Rural Electrification Administration
REA
Jacob Javits
Spectator gossip and global intrigue mix in odd run of notes
A jumble of gossip and geopolitical chatter fills the page. Mentions LBJ daughters dating, Cassius Clay alias confusion, Russian spies, a planned satellite jam, Ho Chi Minh nickname, and Western press bans. A stray line hints at student clashes in Indonesia and an off year mood in politics.
Signs Point to Lower Democratic Morale Over LBJ Tactics
Washington observers report fading morale in the Democratic Party eight months from midterm elections. Viet Nam policy debates, budget tensions, and centralized presidential control erode party unity. Leaders fear limited channels to voice concerns as they wait for progress on war and fiscal plans.
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LBJ
Washington
Democratic Party Faces Internal Strife Over Johnson Era Policy
Analysis notes rifts within the party as campaigns gauge support for the Great Society amid wage price disputes and Viet Nam funding. Younger Negro leaders cool toward Johnson and labor breaks affect campaign funds, with primary battles and cautious Congress as members scrutinize appropriations.
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Sion
Johnson
Great Society
Congress
A Social No-Hitter at an Elite Georgetown Soiree
At a Washington party hosted by Mrs. Calder Mobile, 12 guests lasted four hours and 32 minutes without mentioning He or It. The hostess urged silence on two topics, but the feat caused uproar as reporters and diplomats faced consequences the next morning.
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Calder Mobile
Washington
Mrs. Mobile
President Coolidge
Tony
White House
State Department
Afghanistan
Terre Haute
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