Union revolt looms after Lewis death in coal fields
In the Appalachian coal regions a revolt against aging UMWA leadership grows after the death of John L. Lewis. John Boyle, current president, faces a challenge from Joseph Yablonski who accuses Boyle of dictatorial control and seeks reform. The dispute centers on union democracy, salaries, and governance under a long-established regime.
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Ben A. Franklin
Nesw York Times
Nesys
Billings
Mont
John L. Lewis
Washington
Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Coal
Appalachian
Coal Union
U.M.W
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Tony) Boyle
Boyle
Joseph A
Jock) Yablonski
George J. Titter
John Owens
Yablonski
Union
Suzanne Y. Richards
Yabrowski
UMW
Union District 5
Pittsburgh
Ken Hechler
D-W. Va
Behalden
Chal
Labor and Justice Departments
Ralph Nader
Hechler
UALW
Mine Union Journal
U.M.W. Welfare and Retirement Fund
Union Mines
Powell not vindicated but court criticizes Congress
Editorial argues the Supreme Court did not vindicate Adam Clayton Powell on funds or contempt charges. It says Congress overstepped by excluding Powell without seating him, cites Hamilton, Madison, and the system of checks and balances, and urges vigilance to maintain democratic process.
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Powell
Supreme Court
Rep. Powell
New York
Congress
Harlem
House of Representatives
House
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
Rep
Sen
Thomas Dodd
William Douglas
William M. Colmer
D-Miss
Andrew Jackson
Justice Marshall
Harvard Commencement Echoes Youth Dissent At 1930s Style Fellowship
Harvard graduates and parents debated the student protest at the ceremony where 1115 seniors booed as President Pusey spoke. Melden H Levine voiced the majority view urging leaders to listen to dissent and cherish justice and equality while criticizing police on campuses and the erosion of trust.
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Harvard University
SDS
Pusey
Meldon H. Levine
Harvard
Lem
Peace bond duration and conditions explained
The longest peace bond can last is 12 months. A person may be ordered to promise to keep the peace and post security, with failure risking jail. if the threat is carried out after promising, the State prosecutes. Summit questions a llinois State Bar Association Springfield Illinois 62701
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Atters Summit
Llinois State Bar Association
Minois Bay Center
Springfield
Niingis
Ogilvie Tax Tactics Prompt Local Puzzlement
Lawrence Radcliffe of Marion criticizes Governor Ogilvie and staff for proposed Illinois state income tax. He questions fairness to Southern Illinois institutions, warns of coercive tactics, and calls for apology, reconsideration, and policies that earn public acceptance at next election.
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Southern Windsan
Ogilvie
Illinois
Sam
Ilinois
Republican Party
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Lawrence Radcliffe Marion
Trash Cans Debate Sparks Community Letters
Editor defends a Carbondale Jaycees trash can project amid public criticism urging full community input. Citizens praise the effort to curb street trash while photos show overflow and damaged cans. Jaycees pledge maintenance and invite further ideas via postcard from Carbondale Illinois.
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Wlincisaw
Carbondale Jaycees
Jaycees
Carbondale Jaycee
Carbondale
Ihinsis
Alan H. Rausenberger
Jump Ahead of Prices in American Grocery War
A 1969 New York Times piece parodies inflation by tracing a shopper’s frantic grocery trip. It contrasts blunt cash needs abroad with U.S. banking. The mock diary tracks loans, price spikes, and rapid rises in items like corn flakes mozzarella and pork chops amid a hyperactive market. It highlights branch banking and borrowing to avoid carrying large sums.
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Fisnal Bank
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