An Unwarranted Attack On J Edgar Hoover and the FBI
The column defends J Edgar Hoover, head of the FBI, amid attacks over King remarks and theOswald matter. It argues Hoover built a highly efficient FBI, resisted pressure from superiors, and faced blame from critics while highlighting the FBI’s growth into a mass, complex organization.
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President’s muted praise hints Hoover’s future as FBI chief questioned
The article reports a tepid press conference at the LBJ Ranch where President hinted Hoover’s leadership may face challenges ahead. It notes ongoing searches for a non offensive successor and questions over Hoover’s handling of civil rights matters including MLK and the Warren Commission.
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Post Office Photographs Ordered for Post Offices
Postmasters must display three by five foot pictures of President Johnson and Postmaster General Gronouski in lobby areas. Each has five days to report compliance to regional offices. Estimated aggregate cost to 34,080 post offices is about 500000 dollars.
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John Gronouski
Double Taxation on Dividend Income Criticized by NAM
The National Association of Manufacturers denounces 50 years of double taxation on dividends, urging Congress and the Administration to allow corporations to deduct dividend payments from taxable earnings. NAM President W. P. Gallander argues this would reduce tax burdens, aid small corporations, boost American competitiveness, and encourage equity financing. The move aims to end what NAM calls a tax blight and to rebalance incentives across income levels.
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Law and attitude shape crime in Milwaukee case study
A U S News and World Report feature argues crime rises nationwide but Milwaukee remains unusually law abiding due to civic climate and swift justice. It notes convictions in most guilty-plea cases and tough, persistent judges, with citizens aiding police through tips and leads.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. News & World Report
Milwaukee
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U.S
Balloons Lift Instruments in East Texas Space Efforts
In East Texas, balloons from NCAR carry instruments and cameras into the upper atmosphere drawing crowds to the NCAA base. Spectators expect full size ground balloons and learn the balloon expands multiple times after launch, with examples from University of Rochester showing vast altitude growth.
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National Center For Atmospheric Research
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University of Rochester
Letter to the Editor Questions Federal housing role
The writer argues against federal takeover of housing programs and urges readers to study the forthcoming January 5 election. She favors local responsibility and questions eligibility of Rusk State Hospital employees for low-cost housing, noting vacant housing and urging scrutiny of the federal program.
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Perkins
Texas' Oldest Weekly News Promotes Local Rates
The Texas weekly, edited by E. H. Whitehead and published by E. H. Enterprises, outlines subscription prices for in county and out of county readers, with rates shown for six months and one year. The paper is entered at the Rusk post office as of March 3, 1879.
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E. H. Whitehead
Rusk
Gypsies Put In Jail After Divine Healing Swindle
Two women, believed to be gypsies, are jailed in Tyler on $2,000 bonds after a Monday hearing charging them with swindling Negro residents of Linwood near Alto out of several hundred dollars via a divine healing and fortune telling racket. Sheriff Frank Brunt aided in bringing the victims to court. Sheriff Wayne McConley of Houston County also pursues recovered money and valuables.
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