Summer Violence Risks Across the Nation Rise With Heat
The article warns that summer brings more violence and racial tension as youths roam free and heat raises tempers. It cites cities like New York Cleveland and Chicago as ripe for riots and notes white vigilante groups forming in several cities. It argues for peaceful solutions while acknowledging real grievances. Arizona leaders are criticized for avoiding local problems.
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New York
Cleveland
Chicago
Arizona
Fannin
North
Malcolm X
Detroit
Why Not Marihuana Subsidies in Farm Policy
The editors propose amending the farm bill to subsidize marihuana and opium poppies, arguing potential profits could sway senators. They contrast this with tobacco subsidies, noting 63 senators supported price supports while 26 dissented, and warn that tobacco is less profitable than past opium ventures.
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United States Congress
Deep South
John J. Williams
Delaware
United States
Williams
Imperial
China
Johnson speech advocates more women in top government roles
President Johnson urges rapid promotion of women in federal service, citing Equal Pay Act of 1963 and the need to end wage discrimination. He directs agencies to promote on merit regardless of sex and highlights the President's Commission on the Status of Women as part of ongoing efforts.
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Washington
Johnson
Kennedy
United States
Commission On the Status of Women
Censorship debate sparks a teen letter to editor
A 16 year old questions Arizona censorship moves. She cites a new bill creating a 11 member review committee of ministers doctors and officials to inspect magazines and ban obscene material. She defends free press and constitutional rights.
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Paul Singer
Arizona
What Will Goldwater Supporters Do If Not Nominee
Washington observers weigh GOP unity as Barry Goldwater may fail to secure the presidential nomination. The piece notes fears of embittered conservatives sitting out or aiding defeat, contrasts loyalty with criticism, and stresses a fair contest to keep the party united behind the nominee or a credible alternative.
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Washington
Barry Goldwater
Drummond
Goldwater
Sen
Taft
Eisenhower
Massachusetts
Henry Cabot Lodge
Ike
John F. Kennedy
Herbert Hoover
Gallup
Henry Ca
GOP
McGill reports Goulart ousted in Brazil revolt
Ralph McGill notes Khrushchev criticizes Soviet aid while Brazil's President Goulart is toppled by an army backed coup. Inflation, shortages, and eroding living standards fueled discontent as rebels gained control with limited bloodshed.
No More Myths In Foreign Policy Says Fulbright
The article argues that old myths distort U S policy toward Latin America and Europe and urges honest evaluation of aid and reform. It notes Mexico's land reform as a cautious example and warns that revolutions alone do not guarantee progress. It also cautions Brazil over genuine reform to quell discontent.
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Latin America
Mexico
William Fulbright
U.S
Europe
Khrushchev
Brazil
Prohibition Debate Recalled in Reflections on Volstead Act
Henry Taylor recalls Andrew Volstead and the Prohibition Act while contrasting lofty aims with the actual bill. He notes states adopting prohibition by 1920 and Wilson’s veto, warning that federal control marked a dark era and popular terms like sleuth and bootlegger entered the national language.
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Washington
Andrew J. Volstead
Minnesota
Taylor
Maine
Kansas
Wilson
America
al Capone
Rights Debate Echoes Prohibition Era Reflections
A columnist contrasts the 18th Amendment era with current civil rights debates. They denounce congressional inaction and political maneuvering while noting grassroots resistance in cities like Detroit Chicago and New York. The piece laments the public welfare impact of partisan delay.
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Congress
House
Senate
Detroit
Chicago
New York
Quirks In The News BURNED HAND AND THEATER FIRES
A man in Lancaster explains he burned his hand lighting a match before firefighters found his smoking ruined house and arrested him for drunkenness. In Hollywood, Pajama Tops cast members must furnish their own tops after a fire destroyed two dressing rooms and all costumes. In England a bathtub phone glitch was traced to a rotted hot water heater component. In Italy police suspect a local citizen angered by higher taxes blew up Ettore Annesi mayor of Pine.
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Lancaster
Calif
UPI
Otto Arbuckle
Arbuckle
Hollywood
le Grande
Olive Stranger
Leo
Trento
Italy
Ettore ‘Annesi
Pine
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