Rockefeller’s Third Term and 1968 Presidential Chase
Rockefeller announces a bid for a third term as New York governor in 1966 to position for a 1968 presidential run. The field narrows to Romney versus Rockefeller as Goldwater aims for the Senate and Scranton cannot seek again. A recession or Viet Nam shakeup could alter the predicted GOP outcome.
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Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Rockefeller
Albany
Empire State
Johnson
George W. Romey
Michigan
Goldwater
Senate
William W. Scranton
Pennsylvania
Romney
Viet Nam
Caribbean
Youth Labor Plan Aims to Replace Migrant Harvesters
Secretary Wirtz announces A-TEAM program to recruit 15 000 to 25 000 youths for farm work this summer. Wage 1.15 to 1.40 with meals and up to 2.25 total, plus travel up to 350 miles and workmen's compensation. Freeman Musial Brown Spahn named as leaders as 11 state migrant ban expires.
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W. Willard Wirtz
Wirtz
Orville L. Freeman
Stan Musial
Jimmy Brown
Warren Spahn
New York
Growth Promise in Southeastern Ohio Roads
The region anticipates a surge in industry and employment as the Appalachia Program builds highway access. Gas stations motels and restaurants are seen as catalysts for development, with towns along the route expanding and larger markets opening for local firms. The Southeastern Ohio Regional Council emphasizes ongoing plans for total economic growth.
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Southeastern Ohio
Ohio
Appalachia
Council
Dodd Criticizes Press Focus On Vietnam Coverage
Senator Tom Dodd of Connecticut criticizes the U S press for an imbalanced Vietnam image while noting his own careful approach to foreign policy. He cites past accurate judgments on Ghana Congo and Nasser Egypt and defends reporting by his insiders as measured and thoughtful.
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Tom Dodd
Connecticut
Saigon
Dodd
Ghana
Kwame Nkrumah
Nkrumah
Congo
Moise Tshombe
U. S
Tshombe
Pgi Congo
Tshon
Viet Nam
Cleveland
Southeast Asia
Marguerite Higgins
Hong Kong
Mekong Delta
Our Man in Dominica: Imbert Seized as U S Backed Leader
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak recount a 1962 Dominican drama in which a U S destroyer gathered provisional government figures for a lunch to snub Antonio Imbert Barrera. Two and a half years later Imbert becomes the No 1 man with U S backing amid Johnson administration efforts to stabilize a temporary regime. Descriptions show U S influence amid Trujillo's legacy and anti communist concerns.
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U. S
Santo Domingo
Antonio Imbert Barrerra
Provisional Council
Imbert
Dominican Republic
Antonio Imbert
Trujillo
John Bartlow Martin
Imbert Chosen as Interim Leader in Santo Domingo
In Santo Domingo amid post-Trujillo turmoil President Johnson backs Tony Imbert as interim head. Imbert, a former Trujillo assassin, lacks proven governing skill but carries credit for toppling the dictator and faces opposition from U S Latin experts and a reorganized police force.
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Martin
Son
U. S
Martin & Co
Tony” Imbert
Imbert
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Trujillo
Johnson vows bold moves in evolving Viet Nam policy
President Johnson asserts broad authority to shape future Viet Nam strategy while facing a fractured Latin American stance over U S Marines in Santo Domingo. He weighs risk of heavier bloodshed against need for a working government backed by Antonio Imbert. OAS pressure grows for troop withdrawal and clearer plans.
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Imbert
VU. S
U. S
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Latin America
Organization of American States
OAS
Johnson
Tony” Imbert
Joan M. Hightower
Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
United States
Congress
North
U.S
Hanoi
Johnson Down
Sugar push aims for Cuba’s pre Castro output
The Cuban government relaunched sugar production efforts to reach 10 million tons annually by 1970, up from about five million this year, with six million expected by June. Plans include early harvests, volunteers in the fields, more harvesting machinery, and a $451.6 million investment largely funded by the Soviet Union to expand mill capacity.
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Fidel Castro
Soviet Union
Castro
Dear Abby marriage advice column excerpt
In a Dear Abby exchange, guidance on proposing includes choosing a ring with the partner after acceptance. A reader concerned about a child’s bottle suggests asking a pediatrician when to phase out the bottle, while other letters touch on marriage, divorce, and fidelity, with responses urging caution and awareness of harm.
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Abby
Dear Abby: I Argue with a Stubborn Daughter-in-Law
A reader seeks advice on handling a difficult daughter-in-law who resists guidance and creates ongoing tension in family life. The column offers practical steps for boundary setting and constructive communication.
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Abby
Freedom for Americans Wide-Ranged
Carl Madden of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States says freedom of movement for people, industry, money, and information drives U S growth. He notes shifts since 1900 from the Industrial Crescent to the Far West and Southeast, with overall national growth and slower regions gaining over time. He cites rising Southeastern per capita income toward the national average.
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J. W. Davis
America
Carl Madden
The
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Madden
New England
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Great Lakes
Chicago
Southeastern States
Letter to the Editor Guidelines for The Messenger
The Messenger invites brief opinions from readers. Letters should be signed and include the writer's address and phone number, though not necessarily for publication. The editor reserves the right to select and condense letters for print.
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