Rockefeller Apology Over Senate Antifilibuster Debate
Vice President Nelson Rockefeller apologized for any discourtesy toward Sen. James B. Allen during the antifilibuster fight. The apology followed a contentious scene as Rockefeller, presiding, refused to recognize Allen before a roll call. The Senate later approved a reform to require 60 votes to end debate, altering the cloture standard from Rule 22.
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U.S
James B. Allen
Alabama
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Rockefeller
Allen
Sen. Allen
Russell B. Long
Louisiana
Mr. Rockefeller
Sen. Long
Signs of strain in OPEC as Abu Dhabi trims spending
The article surveys early signs of economic pressure on OPEC led by Abu Dhabi amid a world oil glut. It notes Abu Dhabi plans reduced spending due to lower oil income, slower offshore cost growth, and a shift toward renewed ties with oil firms to boost investment.
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Sheikdom
Middle East
United States
Thoughts on God in the Present
The essay notes that many who claim religion trust in a distant God who will judge at the last day yet lack a living God in daily life. God is treated as a theory rather than a presence guiding everyday tasks, guiding secular choices, and fostering family unity.
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Isaac
Jacob
Recovery tempo in question as economists weigh rebound
Leonard Silk questions whether the recession is bottoming out. He notes evidence of a slump in durable goods orders and rising unemployment, but argues inventories, tax cuts, and slower inflation could spur a second-half recovery while cautioning that restrictive monetary policy may hinder momentum.
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Leonard S. Silk
Philadelphia
Business Week
The
New York Times
Ami
Brookings Institute
Washington
Treasury
New York Times News Service
Goldwater warns of a global crisis if U.S. power wanes
Sen. Barry Goldwater argues that Vietnam's fall signals a coming catastrophe affecting Europe and the Pacific. He urges bipartisan leadership and a strong U.S. power posture to deter Soviet influence and prevent world hegemony across the Middle East Europe and Asia.
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Azores
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Israel
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Middle East
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Persian Gulf
Malacca Straits
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Moscow
United States
Dirty Words On the Air and FCC Censorship Debate
James Kilpatrick discusses CBS 60 Minutes and Ford's Theatre reenactment with Truman profanity. He weighs FCC rulings on indecency, cites WBAI Carlin affair, and praises the FCC decision as fair.
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CBS
Ford
James Whitmore
Truman
Harry
Whitmore
FCC
WBAI
New York
Whitmore Truman
Utility tax proposed for Winchester city utilities
The Winchester City Council considers a new utility consumers tax not currently in place. If approved it would apply a percentage to electricity, telephone service, and natural gas bills. Also noted is the Matisse painting Tete de Femme shown in Winchester under Blue Ridge Chapter sponsorship.
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Matisse
Blue Ridge
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Parade painting to be reproduced by Life
Life magazine announced a four color reproduction of a grand parade scene from the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival to appear in its May 15 issue. Winchester Rotary Club members visited Front Royal for a luncheon hosted by Northern Virginia Power Company.
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Shenandoah
Winchester Rotary Club
Northern Virginia Power Company
Front Royal
Poor
Riverton
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