Kennedy Narrow Lead in DNC Delegate Survey as Campaign Heats Up
The New York Times survey shows Johnson with 1,725 delegates to 790 for Kennedy and McCarthy combined and 61 for Wallace. Kennedy leads in key states like New York and California with Gallup backing a Kennedy advantage, while both Johnson and Nixon camps are urged to act quickly to counter the rising momentum.
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New York Times
Johnson
Robert F. Kennedy
Eugene J. McCarthy
George C. Wallace
Alabama
District of Columbia
Guam
Puerto Rico
Canal Zone
Virgin Islands
Kennedy
Gallup
New Hampshire
McCarthy
Times
New York
California
Nixon
Man's Greatest War on the Environment Drives Federal Backing
Rep Emilio Q Daddario urges a five year International Program to study human impact on life on earth. He argues deforestation, river diversion, pollution and heat from cities threaten ecological balance with species extinction. Estimated annual cost is 3 to 5 million dollars.
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Earth
Emilio Q. Daddario
Connecticut
House
Subcommittee On Science, Research and Development
Federal jury selection shifts to random draws nationwide
The article notes Congress mandated random federal jury selection in 1789 and again now, with grand and petit juries drawn from voter lists. It emphasizes inclusion rules and the aim of a fair cross section of society, despite concerns about juror education and comprehension of complex cases.
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United States
Thomas Jefferson
U Os
U.S
Congress
Westmoreland Exit Sparks Debate On Vietnam Strategy
In Saigon the Westmoreland replacement is cloaked in mystery while Ellsworth Bunker received no warning. Joseph Alsop argues Westmoreland earned respect and that the Tet offensive showed the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong overextended, with Washington now seeking changes in strategy and troop deployment.
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Saigon
U.S. Grant
Cold Harbor
Lyndon B. Johnson
Grant
William C. Westmoreland
Ellsworth Bunker
Cen. Westmoreland
Vietnam
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Westmoreland
Johnson
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Douglas MacArthur
Pentagon
Robert McNamara
Tong
Bardston
Romney Returns to Michigan Urges Open Housing and Riot Laws
Gov. George Romney returns from national politics to Michigan and warns of civil guerrilla warfare. He calls for a state open housing law and tougher riot laws to address unrest.
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George Romney
Michigan
Computerized ledger error links Kilpatrick to delinquent card
W. M. Cashman, a clerk at Wumble and Refining in Bala Cynwyd, recalls seeing a $7.05 overdue entry for Kilpatrick. After a possible interruption, Kilpatrick’s name and address appeared on the ledger with the card number, suggesting a memory lapse that caused misrecording in the Esso credit system.
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Wumble OF & Refining Company
Bala-Cynwyd
W. M. Cashman
Cashman
Kilpatrick
James J
Privacy and credit records in the computer age
A House Government Operations subcommittee studies recording retrieval and dissemination of personal data amid computerization of credit records. The piece cites Kilpatrick mix ups, Brookline notices, and the 96 million Americans tracked by the Associated Credit Bureaus of America, raising concerns about accuracy and privacy.
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Cashman
House
Kilpatrick
Brook Adjustment Service
Brookline
Mass
Fom
Massachusetts
Associated Credit Bureaus of America
Houston
Acbofa
United States
The
Credit Bureau, Inc
Milllion
Wasington
House Committee
Robert K. Pinger
Pinger
Credit Burea
Greater
Dallas
World Famous Composer Rachmaninouff Dies in Beverly Hills
The Messenger reports Sergei Vassilevitch Rachmaninouff, 64, renowned composer conductor and pianist, died in Beverly Hills. Athens police seek Pearl Day, 45, owner of Day's Taxi who has been missing for days after last seen driving a green cab. The International Explosive Co. of Swanton VI was destroyed by fire after three explosions, killing three employees. Athens Postmaster EB Lash was appointed for four more years, his first appointment dating to 1913.
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Sergei Vassilevitch Rachmaninouff
Beverly Hills
Athens
Pearl Day
Day
International Explosive Co
Swanton
EB. R. Lash
Milk price support raised to 1 percent parity
Agricultural Secretary Orvie L. Freeman announces a milk price support rise to 1 percent of parity for the new marketing year starting April 1. The change lifts price supports from $4 to $428 per hundredweight, about a sixth of a cent per quart, with hope that milk distributors can absorb the extra cost amid current delivery prices.
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Orvie L. Freeman
Investors in America Rise with Growing Stock Ownership
The piece notes 24 million people own stock in U S business, about two in five families. It highlights rising ownership and that roughly half of owners have incomes under $19 000.
Youth Quotient Quiz Keeps Hal Ball On The Move
Hal Boyle invites reflection on aging with a playful yardstick for youth at heart. The column jokes about birthdays, spring fever, Elks lunches and the urge to explore new experiences while aging myths fade.
Political speculation on 1960 presidential race
The writer assesses potential Republican candidates Nixon Rockefeller and an unnamed dark horse while noting California results and GOP hierarchy doubts. On the Democratic side McCarthy Kennedy and others are discussed with Kennedy seen as a strong contender. The piece suggests a Democrat may win the White House.
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the Messenger
Richard Nixon
California
Rockefeller
McCarthy
Romney
Wallace
LBJ
Nixon
Dobby Kennedy
Kennedy
White House
James Hill Nelsonv
Campaign ceiling proposal targets governor election spend
Democrats accused Gov. Nelson A Rockefeller of spending between 5 and 20 million for his third term campaign and filed a bill to cap gubernatorial election spending at 700000. They argue past laws failed to stop violations due to subterfuge.
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Nelson A Rockefeller
Athens Messenger Publication and Delivery Rates
The Athens Messenger is a daily paper except Saturdays with Sunday editions. Rates show per week and longer plans including mail delivery to Ohio and West Virginia, other U S locations, and overseas. Prices list 10 to 15 cents single copies and varying weekly, monthly, and yearly mail options.
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US & Possessions
Athens Post
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