Word: objections
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...fundamental concept nonetheless is that the poor can effectively help themselves only by mobilizing their potential political strength. In practice, this theory has stirred the loudest and most lasting controversy of the entire poverty program. City governments, bitterly resentful of any encroachment on their own powers, object that the poor are hardly qualified to dispense millions in anti-poverty funds. "Asking the poor how to win the war on poverty," cracked Columnist Art Buchwald, "is like asking the Japs how to win World...
While the bill empowers federal courts to force owners to sell or rent to Negroes, the Attorney General predicted widespread compliance comparable to that achieved under the public accommodations section of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. He conceded that the Administration would not object to a "Mrs. Murphy clause"* exempting owners occupying small houses from any compulsion to rent to Negroes. Katzenbach emphasized nonetheless: "The ending of compulsory residential segregation has become a national necessity. Law must lead and law must protect in this vital area." Congress, he suggested, must now "address itself to the vindication of what...
Virginia Morris, the object of his bristling affections, strutted and slutted with a cynical sort of gusto. Though gifted with no greater vocal ability than others in the cast, she carried her songs with her eyes and Lenya-esque phrasing. Susan Levenstein--her daughter--made the most of a single joke, played the piano when necessary, and displayed her garters to advantage...
...main object of both plans is to provide for freshmen informal contacts with upperclassmen in order to gain the sorts of academic and personal advice they cannot get under the present counseling method. By promoting this kind of contact and creating a new rapport the HUC's proposed plan could supplement the current proctor system...
...title of his play, Forman wondered? Did some think Father, Son and Holy Ghoet blasphemous? Or was the problem obscenity? Did anyone object to the six nude male figures shown through...