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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1965
Page
12
The 1966 campaign for 79 agencies in Greater Elyria starts soon and runs through October 26. The community has supported United Fund for decades, aiming to raise 160 for the year with a fair share of dollars allocated to participating agencies.
The State Apportionment Board's plan to create as many districts as representatives is praised as aligned with a Chronicle-Telegram editorial from 16 months earlier. The piece discusses subdistricting in Cuyahoga and Lorain County, population equality under the 14th Amendment, and the proposal to reduce House members from 137 to 99 while shaping Senate plans.
A 1955 Elyria Chronicle Telegram editorial page discusses tensions between conservative and liberal factions over federal and state roles in government. The piece cites voter attitudes, constitutional questions, and calls for a continuum of balance amid party debates.
A 1944 broadcast outlined how the Ku Klux Klan has modernized with radio and short wave channels. FCC licenses let Robert Shelton coordinate branches under front names, aiding quick mobilizations for demonstrations or voting. Financial practices are loose with robes and flags selling, and missing money reported at rallies.
The piece notes Lyndon Johnson’s 1964 push to repeal Taft Hartley 14(b) and the split within organized labor led by AFL CIO leaders George Meany and Walter Reuther. It cites the National Right to Work Committee, warning that reopening the issue could derail Democrats’ 1966 aims. It cites heavy labor support against repeal and concerns from Iowa lawmakers facing reelection.
Labor leaders fail to win major goals after a tense session on Capitol Hill. Despite spending millions and pledging influence, the effort yields no gains on a higher minimum wage, unemployment insurance, or a sweeping picketing law as the White House fears broad battles during wartime in Viet Nam.
A columnist questions Sen Edward Kennedy and his role in a federal district judge appointment tied to Lyndon Johnson and a long-time Kennedy ally. The piece cites the American Bar Association and argues loyalty to family should not override merit and judicial independence.
A brief note reminds creditors that timely payment is expected when due, emphasizing the importance of credit obligations and accountability.
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