Labor Leaders Fire War on Electronic Eavesdropping
Labor giants including John L. Lewis and Joseph Beirne denounce telephone tapping and bugging as threats to union autonomy. The effort spreads through Detroit with Myra Wolfgang and Emil Mavey coordinating a national network backing wiretaps, while Hoffa allies push for hearings and anti surveillance rallies across cities.
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Ashington
John L. Lewis
Towal 87
U.S.S.R
Joseph E. Davies
Moscow
San Francisco
U.S
Johnson
Emanuel Celler
House Judiciary Committee
Washington
Joseph Beirne
The
Communicatins Workers of America
Detroit
Auto City
Myra Wolfgang
Emil Mavey
United Auto Workers Union
Walter Reuther
UAW
Committee To Preserve
Jim Hoffa
Marey
Senate
House
Health Talk on early cancer detection and smoking risks
The article reports on early cancer detection through a fingertip blood test by Dr Barbara J Johnston and colleagues, noting its high accuracy but inability to locate cancer. It also summarizes a large study from the Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York showing that exercise reduces heart attack risk and that smoking worsens heart disease, with active nonsmokers faring best.
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Hopa
Barbara J. Johnston
St. Luke's Hospital
New York City
Johnston
Greater New York
Charles W. Frank
Robert V. Sager
Mer King Featuras Syndicale, Inc
Freeways in San Antonio Face Widening Needs and Overload
San Antonio traffic engineer Stewart Fischer urged the Texas Highway Commission that existing freeways are routinely overloaded as of 1966, with Interstate 10 carrying 5,000 more vehicles per day than in 1964 and an accelerating accident rate. He outlined plans in the Urban Transportation Study for widening freeways and adding a new route parallel to Bandera Road, reflecting urgent city and county needs.
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Stewart Fischer
Texas Highway Commission
Fischer
Austin
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Highway Commission
San Antonio and
Bexar County
State Highway Department
Bureau of Public Roads
Johnson Pushes Senate to Ratify Soviet Consular Treaty
President Johnson urged Senate passage of the consular treaty with Russia at a press conference. He argued it protects the 18000 Americans traveling to Russia, grants diplomats immunity for any new consulates, and addresses security concerns by citing Hoover’s support. Hearst Newspapers urged careful consideration, but Johnson pressed for ratification.
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America
U.S
Russia
Johnson
Senate
Cedar Falls victory questioned by Tran Triangle clash
After Operation Cedar Falls cleared the Iron Triangle, an American unit in the Tran Triangle faced heavy losses and was eliminated as a fighting force. The area near Saigon remains a dangerous guerrilla stronghold, underscoring the difficulty of securing cleared zones in Vietnam.
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South Vietnam
Cedar Falls
Iron Triangle
Tran Triangle
Guerrill County
Triangle
Day With Goldwater Sees Arizona Tour and Airport Pranks
The article profiles Barry Goldwater in Arizona, detailing his approachable nature despite constant fan contact. It describes visitors driving to his driveway, his habit of sliding his chair back during work, a Grand Canyon sightseeing flight with family and pilots, and reminders of the region’s geology, archeology, and Hopi culture as he travels toward meetings and lectures.
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Ariz
Betl B Gang
Sen
Goldwater
Western Union
Goldwater's
Arizona
Ruth
Salgor
Bangkok
Washington Star
Syrdic
Outer Space Treaty criticised by citizens in letters
Mailbox Space letters alarm activists over the Outer Space Treaty and Senate review arguing it lacks inspection provisions. Alexander V. Berkis and Richard Tyler urge defeating ratification, citing Soviet violations, UN limits, and calls for military expert testimony before the Foreign Relations Committee.
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United Nations
Russia
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Alexander V. Berkis
Train Blues at Crossings Draws Blocking Time Fine Warning
William G. Lopez voices concern over trains delaying at crossings. He cites railroad rules ICC regulations and city ordinances prohibiting blocking public thoroughfares except emergencies. He notes a five minute standing rule and potential arrest and fine for conductors or foremen.
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William G. Lopez
Poverty of Human Nature and Economic Beliefs
Reader DON SANCHEZ critiques Ernest Trujillo’s claim that poverty can only be solved by maximum capitalist production. The letter argues such views degrade the country and reflect a deeper poverty of human nature, suggesting solving human flaws might address poverty itself.
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Ernest Trujillo
Don Sanchez
Debt limit warning ends in March threaten Social Security
President Johnson’s administration told Congress on Monday that without a higher debt limit Treasury payments to more than 25 million people, including Social Security, will face jeopardy after March 1. The message raised alarms about whether long‑standing Social Security payroll deductions have funded other programs.
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Johnson
Congress
Treasury
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Joe Beirne
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Saigon
Vietnam
William F. Buckley JR
Grand Canyon
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Jerome
Buckley
Lopez
Richard Tyler
Small Society
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