University of Virginia Sets Firm Rules For Campus Disorder
Virginia urges Ohio colleges to imitate UVa leadership stance on riots and unauthorized demonstrations. President Edgar P. Shannon Jr. vows no tolerance for spineless permissiveness, warning that students inciting or participating in riots face suspension and that officials will not negotiate under duress. The aim is to deter minority militants from seizing university property.
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Ohio
University of Virginia
Columbia University
Edgar P. Shannon Jr
Columbia
Shan
Mr. Jefferson
Crime as Prime Issue Shapes 1968 Campaign
As peace talks begin in Paris the security of persons and property dominates the campaign. Sen. John L. McClellan lauds Richard Nixon for elevating crime as the main electoral issue while two weeks of Senate hearings stall the omnibus crime bill. The bill proposes a $400 million two year program for local law enforcement, handgun sales ban, wiretapping authority, and overturning some Supreme Court rulings. With 60 amendments filed, the measure risks protracted debate before adjournment for conventions.
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Paris
John L. McClellan
Senate
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
McClellan
Johnson
Supreme Court
City plans 10000 arrests a day if riots occur
Following the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders recommendations, New York City forecasts detentions for mass unrest with detention pens in 196 court buildings and a 1600 prisoner pen for arson and looting. Arrestees would mostly be arraigned and released on small bail or into own custody.
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National Advisory Commission On Civil Disorders
New York City
John V. Lindsay
Riots Ready Measures Eyed In New York
The article outlines plans to segregate riot suspects from regular prisoners and expand jail capacity temporarily. It proposes screening by age and risk, extra judges, speedy arraignments and bail hearings to prevent riot renewal, noting New York’s past rioting avoidance and broader national risk this summer.
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New York
Kennedy On The Stump In Aberdeen South Dakota
Joseph Kennedy captivates a large Aberdeen audience with calm, hopeful rhetoric and sharp questions about America's problems. The piece contrasts his public image with a surprisingly romantic, compassionate campaign style, noting his deep concern, strong commitment to addressing national issues, and the risk of being misunderstood by voters.
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Woody Guthrie
California
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Redwood Forests
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America
Johnson
Vietnam
Bobby Kennedy
South Dakota
Nebraska
Oregon
New Left
Berkeley
New Orleans Faces Expressway Dilemma Across The Riverfront
A conservative analysis of the Riverfront Expressway debate in New Orleans weighs whether new highway traffic relief is worth risking the city’s historic soul. Merchants seek progress while preservationists warn of eroding Jackson Square and Vieux Carre charm as traffic worsens downtown.
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New Orleans
Atlanta
Dallas
Manhattan
Houston
Chicago
Birmingham
St. Charles
Desire
Bourbon Street
French Quarter
Jackson Square
Basilica
San Francisco
Chamber of Commerce
Vieux Carre
Centaur sunk by Japanese sub off Australian coast
The Centaur hospital ship was torpedoed and sunk off Australia by a Japanese submarine with 299 lives lost. Miss Lenore Schultz of Nelsonville placed runner up in a nationwide armored forces contest to select Miss Armorette. Athens attorney I M Foster filed for GOP nomination for 10th District Congress. He served eight years as Athens County prosecutor with two not guilty verdicts. Campus plans include removing a fence near Court and Union Streets and adding a cement sidewalk along Union Street.
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Centaur
Australia
Lenore Schultz
Nelsonville
Armored Forces
Armorette
Athens
I. M. Foster
Board of Elections
GOP
Athens County
Ohio University
Court
Union Streets
Union Street
Congress called penny wise and pound foolish on war costs
General Earle G Wheeler cited four year losses from enemy action in Vietnam amounting to 132.5 million in airframes and 590 aircraft damaged when Congress rejected a 7 million shelter plan for aircraft. The figures illustrate missed protection and higher costs.
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Vietnam
Earle G. Wheeler
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Congress
Bathroom retreat turned protest against domestic chaos
In a humorous meditation Hal Boyle laments the chaos of family life invading his private bathroom. He recalls craving a peaceful stall for tax returns and reflection, only to have Frances, Tracy Ann, a cat, and visitors turn it into a busy workspace and showpiece of domestic life.
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Frances
Tracy Ann
Lady Dottie
Paris
Only Man Editor Seeks Kennedy for President
The Messenger editor argues Robert Kennedy is the only candidate who can win in November. He contrasts Nixon with Humphrey or McCarthy, critiques the Democratic machine, and questions Rockefeller’s appeal, urging readers to consider Kennedy as the viable future president.
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Messenger
Robert Kennedy
Nixon
Democratic Party
Humphrey
McCarthy
ADA
Rockefeller
Catholic teachers study Judaism in literature program
Eight thousand teachers in the New York Roman Catholic parochial school system will study Judaism and the Jew in literature. The archdiocese created the program to better understand Jewish life culture and background as part of ecumenical learning.
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New York
The Athens Messenger Publication Details
The Athens Messenger notes daily delivery details and carrier options for Athens Ohio, with weekend and mail rates listed. It includes pricing for in-state, out-of-state, and mail subscriptions, plus post office mailing rules and address at 43 W Union St Ath ens Ohio 45701.
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the Messenger Publishing Co
Union St
Athens
Ohio
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