Public Interest: restrict long mobile homes on downtown streets
An editorial argues for an ordinance banning 50 to 70 foot mobile homes and long trailers from downtown streets due to recent near collisions at East Jackson and Crawford Streets. It cites crashes on Fletcher Street and Bread Street and urges reserving narrow streets for smaller passenger cars.
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Thomasville
East Jackson and
Crawford Sts
Fletcher Street
Bread Street
Postal Rate Hike Proposed by President Nixon
President Nixon urges Congress to raise ordinary letter rates from six to seven cents and postcard rates from five to six cents to curb a part of the large postal deficit. He also discusses potential reform toward a semi private system while noting junk mail and efficiency issues. Washington NC notes the debate and public sentiment on postal changes.
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Nixon
Congress
Post Office Department
America
Washington
N. C
Today In History Highlights From June 23, 1969
On this date in history the 1683 treaty between William Penn and the Indians is noted as lasting over 60 years. Other entries include the 1722 incorporation of Charleston D C and the 1780 Battle of Springfield New Jersey during the Revolution. Additional items mention U S Treasury surplus in 1836 Texas annexation in 1845 the Civil Aeronautics Authority creation in 1938 Johnson Kosygin meeting in 1967 and memorials from prior years.
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Associated Press
William Penn
Charleston
D. C
Springfield
N. J
U. S. Treasury
Congress of Texas
United States
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Lyndon B. Johnson
Seashore
Alexei Kosygin
Ireland
Sean Lemass
Eamon Devalera
Nixon Seclusion Echoes Eisenhower in Press Relations
A viewpoint argues Nixon sustains deliberate isolation from the national press, mirroring Eisenhower era secrecy. It contrasts Johnson's openness, notes few private interviews, and cites plans to expand press facilities while Nixon remains high in polls and largely unchallenged by the media.
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Nixon
Johnson
White House
Kennedy
Oval Office
Europe
Warren Burger
Supreme Court
California
Texas
Air Force One
Boyle's Notebook Households use more tranquilizers than executives
A New York AP column notes housewives take twice as many tranquilizers as executives and that nerve calmers are common in families with three or more children and income over $10,000. It blends quirky facts on ice, popcorn, littering, dog grooming, and other curiosities with brief quotable lines.
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Antarctica
Thomasville Times-Enterprise notice of publication details
The Thom asville Times Enterprise announces exclusive use for AP dispatches and local news, mailing address in Thomasville Georgia, subscription options and rates, and related tax information. The notice lists daily publication, post office details, and contact addresses for subscriptions and changes of address.
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Times-Enterprise Co
Thomasville
N. Madison St
Not All Talkers Are Leaders Study Sparks Debate
The University of Tennessee study suggests talkers may be viewed as leaders regardless of actions. The Atlanta Journal notes few women elected to public office, highlighting gender disparity in leadership roles.
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America
University of Tennessee
Atlan‘a
New York Voters Signal Shift But Swing Not Yet Decisive
Washington reports that New York City primaries show a rightward tilt driven by concerns over law and order and minority groups. Mario Procaccino and John Marchi benefited, though turnout was low and the long term impact remains unclear across other cities and races.
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Washington
New York City
Mario Procaccino
John Marchi
Pittsburgh
New Jersey
Congress
Wisconsin
Melvin Laird
John Bucci
Delaware
Richard Nixon
Sen
Edward Kennedy
Edmund Muskie
Hubert Humphrey
Bucci
John L Lewis legacy amid union challenges and mechanization
The piece reflects on John L Lewis’s career and views as UMW and CIO founder, noting his defense against opponents and his acceptance of mechanization. It credits him with raising miner wages, creating the Welfare Fund, and shaping U S coal industry resilience amid postwar demand and construction needs.
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John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
CIO
Ralph Nader
UMW
Tony Boyle
Lewis
U.S
U. S
Umwa Welfare and Retirement Fund
Britain
Nixon emerges as nation’s premier sports spectator
President Nixon, seen at three baseball games this year, is hailed as a leading sports spectator. He attended a Washington Senators versus Baltimore Orioles game, watched from the eighth inning as the Orioles won 2-0, and later cheered Reggie Jackson in Oakland. Nixon, once a college football player, emphasizes enjoyment of sports from the stands.
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Tom Seppy
Associated Press
Washington [Ap
Nixon
Robert F. Kennedy Stadium
Washington Senators
Baltimore Orioles
Senators
Dwight D. Hisenhower
Eisenhower
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Miami
Orville Moody
Houston
Moody
Air Force
Julie
David Eisenhower
Bell Park
Oakland Athletics
Reggie Jackson
Athletics
Jackson
Ama
Erie
Reggie
United States
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England
G. K. Chesterfield
Times-Enterprise
Dcpartments
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Georgia
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Procaccino
Marchie
Joan Lindsay
Lindsay
Los Angeles
Sam Yorty
Minneapolis
John Chamberlain
Shoreham
John L.lewis
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