Direct Popular Election urged as alternative to Electoral College
Hearings begin May 16 on a proposed Constitutional Amendment to establish direct popular vote for President and Vice President. Sen Dirksen argues the Electoral College favors rural and small states and notes historical misalignments between national popular choice and electoral results. The measure seeks rapid congressional approval and state ratification, aiming to end the electoral college system.
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United States
Congress
Everett M. Dirksen
Tinos
Stephen A. Douglas
Supreme Court upholds conviction of 17 antiwar demonstrators
The Supreme Court declines to block a disorderly conduct conviction for 17 demonstrators arrested at a 1964 New York antiwar rally in Duffy Square. Seven were fined $25 or jailed five days. ten received suspended sentences. Justice Douglas dissented citing First Amendment concerns.
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Supreme Court
New York
Duffy Square
William C. Douglas
Abe Fortas
Rockefeller aides reinforce Romney 1968 bid in New York
Carl Spad, New York Republican State chairman, to serve as lieutenant to Leonard Hall in Romney for President efforts. Spad, former Republican National Committee chairman, leads Romney support while Hugh Murrow drafts speeches. Skeptics doubt Rockefeller backing for Gov. George Romney persists.
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Guv
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Carl Spad
New York
Leonard Hall
Hugh Murrow
Rockefeller
Romney
George Romney
Michigan
Rockefe
Romney Camp Builds Trojan Horse Inside Romney Organization
The passage describes Rockefeller backing a stealth Romney faction aimed at seizing the nomination if the convention stalls between Romney and Richard Nixon. Spader denies joining Romney to aid the single candidate polls show can defeat Johnson, but Rockefeller allies could sway the outcome if convention tensions rise.
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Ler
Romney
Richard M. Nixon
Rockefeller
Spad
Johnson
Competent Barbarian Warns of Moral Decay in Technology
The inter faith National Conference on the Role of Conscience in Boston called tech society barbarians morally and religiously illiterate. Protestant, Catholic and Jewish leaders urged religious figures to counter atheistic trends in science and restore ethics for youth and broader society.
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Australia
Boston
Reorganization of Saigon Mission Reflects Vietnam War Dilemma
Washington insight argues that a shift of pacification duties from civilians to military leaders in Saigon signals a change in strategy. The move assigns stronger accountability to General Westmoreland and General Abrams while risking a more militarized pacification and deeper U.S. involvement. Public opinion and civilian roles are cast as diminishing as military control expands.
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Washington
Saigon
U.S
William Westmoreland
Creighton Abrams
Westmoreland
The Anti Dodd Report Debate Over Censure Timing
William F Buckley Jr argues the Senate should delay a vote on censuring Senator Thomas Dodd until after full review of ethics committee findings. He questions staff bias and urges independent comparison of the report and Hearings before any final censure or possible withdrawal.
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Senate
Sen
Thomas Dodd
Dodd
Ethics Committee
Stters
Leda
Johnson
Dyes Used in U S Uniforms Largely German-Owned
A Justice Department attorney told the Senate Patents Committee that about 90 percent of dyes for U S servicemen uniforms were produced by a German-owned firm. State Treasurer Don H Ebright spoke to Republican women in Pomeroy about Ohio’s finances claiming the state is in the best condition in the nation. Southern senators urged suspending child labor law during the war. Athens planned a new railroad via Sunday Creek Valley linking the B&O line near Grosvenor Crossing, per Jones who owns coal land there.
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Justice Department
Senate Patents Committee
Ohio
Pomeroy
Don H. Ebright
Athens
Sunday Creek
B&o
Grosvenor Crossing
John §. Jones
Gloom Over Asia War Prospects and Chinese Intervention Warnings
James Marlow surveys wartime gloom as U Thant warns of possible U S Red China confrontation and Chou En-lai signals Red China could send volunteers to Vietnam if North Vietnam requests them or if U S forces escalate. He notes U S nuclear advantage and ambiguity about China’s stance beyond current hostilities.
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United States
Red China
Washington
Peking
North Vietnam
Chou En-lai
Simon Malley
U.S
U. N
Chou
Chicago Daily News and Publishers
Vietnam
Hanoi
China
Asia
Hanoi parade of captured U S pilots sparks Geneva protest
The United States condemns the public display of three captured American pilots in Hanoi arguing it violates the Geneva convention. Hanoi had halted such parades earlier but resumed, showing disregard for international norms.
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United States
Hanoi
North Vietnam
Senators Pressure SSA Over Medicare Bill Payments
Impatient elderly patients urge Congress to speed Social Security reimbursements for hospital and doctor bills. Senator Hugh Scott of Pennsylvania and others demand prompt payment, warning delays threaten funds for essentials like food clothing and shelter.
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Social Security Administration
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Conscientious objectors face hard choices says Hershey
Lieut. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey, director of Selective Service, says objectors may receive consideration while funding lasts but warns that in a crisis all must contribute or be removed. He frames penalties as a necessary extreme if everyone must pull an oar.
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Johnson
Senator Dodd
Connecticut
Dodd
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
Athens Messenger Newspaper Publishing Details
Publication notice from Athens Messenger announcing daily weekday copies with Sunday print, delivery by carriers, and pricing options including weekly and annual rates. Credits and office address listed: The Messenger Publishing Co. 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45701.
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Athans
Mensenger Publishing Co
W. Union
Athens
Ohio
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