Powell Poised in Legal Clash Over Tax and Trust
The piece argues the federal government struggles to prosecute Powell and other prominent figures, contending lines of court orders and contempt rulings falter. It warns that if Powell is guilty the nation must prosecute like any citizen, linking tax cases to respect for law and courts.
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I. T. Ffderal
Adam Clayton Powell
Nlarlem
New York City
Powell
Congress
Congressman Powell
Joe Louis
Jimmy Hoffa
News management questioned by Sander Vanocur speech
Washington correspondent Sander Vanocur urged NC State listeners to view official news with skepticism. He argued all administrations emphasize good news, warning reporters to probe and not accept statements at face value. He cited Lincoln and urged press to uphold scrutiny.
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News and Observer
Pearl Harbor Anniversary Highlight Seventy Years Ago
Key events recalled for December 7 include the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack with heavy US losses, 1787 Delaware ratifying the Constitution, and 1916 Lloyd George becoming UK prime minister. Other notes cover Canada and Australia declaring war, the 1944 sinking of Japanese carriers, and later political milestones.
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Pearl Harbor
Dancing Girls Might Help Washington
AP essay suggests adding movement and performers to Congress to break monotony. It cites Sen Lyndon Johnson and others, notes Dirksen as active, and imagines Ellington and comedians in Congress. The piece playfully envisions live performances to liven legislative sessions.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Lyndon B. Johnson
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George Murphy
California
Everett M. Dirksen
Dlinois
Johnson
White House
Murphy
Dirksen
America
Night Spots in London Favor British Flair Over Americans
A Time of clubs in 1966 London highlights British run venues like Dolly’s, Scotch of St James, Blaise’s and the Cromwellian, where Americans face entry hurdles, while celebrities and disc jockeys mingle. The piece notes nightlife, dancing, gambling, and the aim to see authentic British spots away from U.S. tourists.
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Dolly
St. James
Blaise
Speed traps and sly schemes span the nation
The piece recalls speed traps in Georgia Florida and Ohio with constables and out of state tags profiting from fines. It cites Horseless Age Magazine 1906 Milford Conn arrests for 25 bonds totaling 775 dollars and notes ongoing taxpayer annoyance and the long history of such tactics.
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Georgia
Florida
Sunde
Milford Hill
Romney and Percy as presidential hopes in Republican divides
The piece argues Romney risks an eastern image that could boost Percy as a compromise Midwest candidate. It weighs liberal Republicans, Nixon, Reagan, Rhodes, and regional balance, advising Romney to avoid alienating West and South factions while courting conservative party machinery.
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Gevery DA Rockefeller
New York
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Roma Big
Michigan
Percy
Paul Douglas
Illinois
Middle West
Republican Woods
Romney
Dec
South
Reagan
Arizona
Nevada
al Erates
Washington
Oregon
Eastern Seaboard
Rhodes
Ohio
Goldwater
Do We Align With God’s Will Or Man’s Free Choice?
The text argues that world confusion stems from human will, not God’s design. Though God is all powerful, He respects free will, allowing people to follow their own path or His. Peace comes only when individuals yield to God, else division and discord prevail.
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Senate
America
Goldwater
N. B
God
Better Idea Bill Lets Taxpayers Fund Political Campaigns
The President signed into law a bill allowing taxpayers to designate $1 of their income tax to a political contributions fund for financing national party campaigns. The paper speculates taxpayers would prefer funding a fund to meet politicians to keep their mouths shut.
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Marietta
Daily Journal
Viet Nam Peace Effort Faces Perishable Window
The report notes a fragile peace initiative in Viet Nam with a narrowing window for a breakthrough. Officials and diplomats from key countries warn delays could jeopardize negotiations and prolong conflict.
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Viet Nam
Peace feelers in diplomacy face rocky road say experts
State Department notes 26 major peace initiatives since 1960 but many fail as talks stall with the Soviet bloc. Secretary Rusk and Harvard historian Schlesinger offer opposing views on whether diplomacy or pressure yields a settlement, amid ongoing U N and Cold War tensions.
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