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Why The Switch Debate on Civil Rights Legislation
The piece contrasts the Johnson administrations push for federal civil rights measures with Truman era opposition. It cites March 9 1949 remarks by the late Texas Senator, now President, arguing such laws would require unprecedented federal policing of employer employee relations. It questions how 15 years transform a civil wrong into a civil right.
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Truman T
McClellan
Arkansas
Exas
Employers and Employees Association
Texas
United States
Johnson
Truman
Knowledge and books in society through history
The passage cites Oliver Goldsmith on the growing necessity of books as society advances. It notes 18th century high book costs and subscriptions funded by the wealthy, with libraries largely in affluent homes and reading a privileged activity.
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Oliver Goldsmith
Goldsmith
Sign of Spring Baseball Opens Seasonal Reflections
Editorial notes spring arrives with baseball as a yardstick of optimism versus reality. It contrasts lavish praise for the season with the common gap between early forecasts and midseason outcomes. The piece also comments on annual book publishing, library offerings, and the abundance of information in public libraries.
Weddell Named U S Ambassador to Spain
From The Star Files 25 Years Ago 1939 Alexander Weddell of Richmond appointed by President Roosevelt as United States Ambassador to Spain. Liner France, flagship of the French Merchant Fleet, heeled and settled in Le Havre harbor after a fire while tied up near a matinee at the National Theatre.
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Alexander Weddell
Richmond
Roosevelt
United States
Spain
France
le Havre
Anne Kerr Russell
Margaret
National Theatre
President Wilson Wartime Message Arises Over Huerta
Fifty years ago in 1914 President Wilson sent a Congress message detailing Huerta's defiance as a Mexican crisis deepened. He announced a blockade of Mexican ports by U S ships and ordered the Fifth Brigade to Houston for service in Mexico. British papers backed the move but warned of the big task at Vera Cruz.
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Wilson
Congress
Huerta
U.S. Army
Houston
Mexico
Vera Crus
United States
Daily Meditation on Peter Judas Faith and Forgiveness
Earl L. Douglas discusses forgiveness through faith in Christ. He compares Peter’s lapse to Judas’ fall, arguing Peter’s faith remained the base of restoration while Judas lost faith and ended in spiritual night.
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Earl L. Douglas
Jesus
Peter
Judas
Goldwater Illinois Primary Boosts Confidence Despite Broadcast Spin
Radio TV commentary and press reaction to the Illinois Republican primary created a misleading tone about Goldwater’s 71 percent share against Margaret Chase Smith and the 64 65 percent of all Republican votes. The result boosts his delegate push but does not guarantee nomination, while Percy won the GOP governor race with about 61 percent in Illinois.
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Washington
Senator Goldwater
Illinois
Goldwater
Arizona
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
New Hampshire
Ilinois
Barry Goldwater
Maninee
Charles H. Percy
Children question value of places dad grew up
By HAL BOYLE and LOUIS MILLINER A family trip probes whether children care about the places their parents frequented. Denis longs for Mexico City while Melissa and Tommy want cousins in St Louis and New York. After 2381 miles and two flat tires, the father’s vote prevails. The note ends with a nod to the New York World's Fair vote.
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Louis Milliner
New Orleans
Denis
Mexico City
University of Mexico Library
Melissa
St. Louis
Tommy
Newhome
Father
University Library Fortu
Sst. Louis
New York
Hot Springs
Daddy
Big threat to civil rights bill comes from extremists says Senator Lausche
William S. White argues that fringe protest leaders and violent demonstrations threaten the civil rights bill more than Southern opponents. He cites Sen. Lausche and the fear of mob action in Cleveland and New York, warning that intimidation could sway the Senate and stall progress.
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Sen
Frank Lausche
Ohio
Himseff
Senate
Cleveland
United States
New York
Lausches
Odor Clues In Dental Diagnosis And Disease
The article explains that odors aid diagnosis, with signs like fruity breath for uremia and facetone breath for diabetes. Foul odors usually arise from non oral sources such as sinuses, tonsils, GI issues, or lungs, not the mouth. Garlic and onions may mask the issue, and alcohol effects linger as Martini breath depending on intake and elimination. If odors persist despite oral care, a physician should be consulted.
Letter to the Editor on MacArthur and free speech
A reader defends speaking in the public newspaper and criticizes others for delaying comments on Douglas MacArthur. The writer says some rushed to print to downgrade him, calling the behavior indecent but expected and likening it to a jackal after the lion’s death.
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Douglas MacArthur
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