Supreme Court Overrules House in Powell Seat Dispute
The U S Supreme Court rules the House had no right to deny Adam Clayton Powell his seat, seating the Harlem congressman and allowing back pay plus interest. The decision sparks outcry from the House and raises questions about the court's influence on public policy and civil rights era rulings.
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Uruguay Warning to United States on Government Welfarism
The Freeman urges that governmental welfarism grows unchecked since 1933, creating pensioner dependents and a welfare drain that leads to inflation, bankruptcy, and dictatorship. It notes millions receive aid while job openings rise, and questions how many will work and pay taxes. It asks what the answer is.
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Today In History June 18 highlights across years
Notable events on June 18 include 1778 British evacuation of Philadelphia as Colonial forces entered the city, 1812 US declares war on Britain, 1896 McKinley nominated, 1940 Cherbourg captured, 1953 Egypt becomes republic with Naguib as president, 1958 White House Adams controversy, and later incidents in Louisiana, St Augustine, and a large surrender in the South.
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Kennedy selects kinsman to run bid for 1972 nomination
Sen Edward Kennedy taps Steve Smith, his brother in law, to organize a national campaign for the 1972 Democratic nomination. Smith, previously pursuing a New York governorship, abandons that bid to focus on Kennedy's drive while managing family fortune and advising behind the scenes.
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Smith
New York
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Robert Kennedy
Len Kennedy
Naps and Humor Pack Light Life Lessons
Short bursts of wry aphorisms on daily life and aging. The column contrasts naps with longevity, consumer costs, and social quirks, weaving jokes about clams, apples, fashion, parenthood, investments, and office life into a playful, opinionated mosaic.
Letter to the Editor on City Budgets and Utility Finances
The Thomasville City Commission invites clarification of a Times Enterprise editorial about the City Statement of Revenues and Expenses for 1968 and 1969. Copies of the general government budget and annual audit are available, and the Utility Department audit details are regularly provided to the newspaper for public inspection.
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Career Corner Learn to teach mentally retarded children
Retardation offers varied jobs and guidance on becoming a special education teacher. The piece outlines preparation, certifications, and career paths including classroom roles and related support positions, plus financial aid and salary ranges. It emphasizes patience, creativity, and a missionary spirit.
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Council For Exceptional Children
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Greece
Shadow of Ouster schemes weighs on East Asia policy
A Ruritanian Foreign Minister warns American students and Western powers about a coordinated Communist plan to push the United States from Vietnam and Asia. He cites Soviet and Maoist pressure in Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Cambodia, Korea, Japan, and Micronesia, urging vigilance over U S strategy and alliances amid potential shifts in Taiwan, Okinawa, and nuclear policy.
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Sung
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Pueblo
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Okinawa
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Midway
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Western Pacific
Asia
Partnership Forecast As Poverty Solution
U S Senate report argues poverty reduces to education training and private sector job creation. Herman Talmadge promotes shifting job training from government to private business and tax incentives to support private training programs for hard core unemployed.
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