Not Practical Shows Prosecutor's Dilemma Over County Court Funds
The piece argues Prosecutor Lilly faced a cruel choice whether to pursue the citizens committee petition to recover illegally spent county funds and whether to indict court members. It notes the difficulty, political pressures, and potential consequences for enforcing strict law versus public duty. It questions the prosecutor's independence amid private practice.
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Lilly
Citizens’ Committee
Higher Road Taxes Ahead For Interstate Highway Plans
The Highway Research Board meets in Washington to press for higher road user taxes to fund the 41,000‑mile interstate highway program. With costs rising, funding on a pay‑as‑you‑go basis falls short. President Johnson urged truck user taxes to cover heavier pavement costs. Congress may delay until 1966, risking delays to a program once slated to finish by 1972 and possibly stretching to 1975 or later.
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The
Highway Research Board
Washington
Congress
Johnson
House
Ways and Means Committee
Voting Rights Case Heads to Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will hear oral argument in South Carolina v Katzenbach on constitutionality of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Five Southern states support the law while 20 other states urge upholding its constitutionality. The act allows suspension of literacy tests and federal registration under certain conditions. The Justice Department seeks a speedy, final ruling.
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Supreme Court of the United States
South Carolina
Johnson
Alabama
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Virginia
Justice Department
Supreme Feet Saint
Who Or What Will Take Place Of McG Bundy
President Johnson weighs options after McGeorge Bundy exits at February end. Debates center on preserving a White House foreign policy operation near Dean Rusk and Robert McNamara. Some favor a permanent foreign affairs adviser in the White House. others push Bundy style control or a broader State role. The outcome hinges on Rusk’s view as Viet Nam and other issues intensify.
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McG. Bundy
Washington
Nea
Johnson
McGeorge Bundy
White House
Dean Rusk
Robert McNamara
Bundy
State
Gray
Rusk
Mac
State Department
Viet Nam
Secret Service
Robert Frost
John Kennedy
Nigeria's unrest risks fracturing its regional balance
Nigeria faces intensifying violence as Ibadan and western regions endure road clashes and police actions amid fears of Ibos in the east and Hausa Fulani north seeking power. With 91 civilians dead and 138 injured, tensions threaten national unity and a peaceful path to independence.
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Phil
Nigeria
Balewa
Harold Wilson
Britain
Lester Pearson
Canada
Rhodesia
Ibadan
Kennedy Inaugural Five Years On By Richard Spong
The Kennedy inauguration is recalled amid cold Washington weather and ceremonial pageantry. President Kennedy and Jacqueline attend events from the Armory gala to the Inaugural Mass and oath, with the crowd, cardinals, and poets shaping a moment of poised style and national reflection.
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Washington
John F. Kennedy
Jack
Jacqueline Kennedy
Caen See Plaza
Manufacturer's Heart Is in Health Foods
Jerome I. Rodale, 67, active in diverse ventures as an electrical manufacturer publisher editor and playwright. He runs Rodale Mfg Co delivering about 4 million annually with hundreds employed while opposing pesticides chemical fertilizers and water fluoridation citing dangers to vitamin E funds for his health minded ventures including a future health foods store network.
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New York
Jerome I. Rodale
Sone 67
Rodale Mfg. Co
Rodale
Berry's World quote on food safety and grandchildren
Rodale stresses the importance of good food as he discusses his grandchildren who avoid candy and new foods until they seek his guidance, illustrating cautious eating habits and parental influence across the country.
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Rodale
West Virginia Journal Printing Offer and House Debate
A discussion over printing the Journals of the two West Virginia houses for January 1967 includes debates on providing certified journals to the people. The House of Delegates met at 1 45 P M with prayers and consent actions. The Flaming committee reported on a bill to adjust provisions regarding deceit on Sundays and related exemptions.
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Fela
West Virginia
Secretary of State
State of
House of Delegates
P. Carnahan
Fourth Baptist Church
North Allingham
Journal of
Fretwork
Insley
Vetner
Flaming
Committee On
House
Wisdom to Us Thy Love for Us Does Not on Our Love for Thee
Fragmentary religious verse fragment reflects devotion and duty, focusing on God’s love as greater than human love and inviting contemplation of faith. The text presents a devotional tone with archaic phrasing.
Washington Letter Questions Viet Nam Peace Terms
A Washington writer critiques calls for a political settlement in Viet Nam citing the New York Times view on elections in South Viet Nam. The piece argues for free elections in both North and South, warns against hypocrisy, and stresses democratic reform and American example, while noting Viet Cong attitudes and the need for nonmilitary solutions. It also briefly mentions subscription rates and service notes.
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Viet Nam
New York Times
Hanoi
Times
Washington
South Viet Nam
U.S
Ho Chi Minh
United States
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Committee On Penance and Guilt
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Robert G. Spivack
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Beckley
W. Va
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