Wallace's Convention Sparks Political Drama Across Parties
The piece notes a Wallace convention for his American Independent party to place him on ballots and potentially sway votes. It discusses the aim to appoint him as a political broker, possible convention sites like New York or Chicago, and a brief three hour session to nominate him and endorse a running mate while criticizing major parties.
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George C. Wallace
Alabama
American Independent Party
Wallace
United States
Midwest
New York
Baltimore
Chicago
Miami
Birds and Marijuana Finders Spark New Weed Growers
New Jersey meadows harbor large marijuana stands discovered by bird watchers as canaries and wood pigeons flit about. Authorities plan to uproot and burn or spray with weed killers to curb plant growth after youths seek the weed and police chase them.
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New Jersey
Canaries
Welfare Telephones Debate in New York City
A New York welfare group representing 24000 recipients pushes for phone service for clients, sparking opposition from nonbeneficiaries who question tax-funded phone subsidies. Backed by welfare unions, supporters urge quick approval of applications while critics call it an unnecessary tax drain amid broader spending cuts.
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Citywide Coordinating Committee
New York City
New York
Congress
Chicago riots expose Democratic leadership questions
Washington insight by Joseph Kraft analyzes the Chicago violence at the Democratic convention. He argues the clash stems from class divisions between rising upper white collar youth and older lower income whites, cites Mayor Daley and national figures Johnson McCarthy and Humphrey, and concludes the party leadership is unfit to govern during the current crisis.
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Chicago
Democratic Party
Sen
Eugene McCarthy
Humphrey
Vietnam
Daley
Johnson
Robert Kennedy
Senator McCarthy
Mayor Daley
Edward Muskie
Maine
John Kennedy
Bobby Kennedy
Illinois
Unruh
California
McCarthy
America
Buckley Attacks McCarthy Act Amid Chicago Nomination
On the floor before Hubert Humphrey’s nomination in Chicago the bitterness among McCarthy foes mirrors earlier party rifts. Buckley argues McCarthy’s candidacy was a faith-filled push and notes McCarthy’s primary losses to Lyndon Johnson as evidence of contested support.
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Hubert Humphrey
Chicago
Sen
Robert Taft
Dwight Eisenhower
Taft
McCarthy
Lyndon Johnson
Mail, politics, and Chicago rhetoric in a critical view
The author imagines a national mail strike lasting three weeks and questions public employee strike laws. They critique the 1968 Democratic nomination process, praising calm argument over hasty antiwar rhetoric while questioning Mayor Daley’s influence, police conduct, and media coverage of Chicago’s conventions.
We Must Be Crazy editor defends Alexander levy action
Harrison Lowsey, member of the Alexander Local School Board, replies to editorials on the Alexander School Levy. He denies board proposals and urges voters to face the reality of funding needs, noting paid staff, buses, and utilities and urging attendance at open meetings. He emphasizes no magic funds and that services will resume when funds arrive.
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Alexander
Lohr
Harrison Lowsey
Alexander Local School
Safer rabies vaccine hailed from Wistar Institute
A new anti rabies vaccine developed at the Wistar Institute in Philadelphia is described as reducing painful and dangerous side effects. It could become a boon if marketed, offering safer protection after dog bites when the animal cannot be found.
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Wistar Institute of Anatomy and Biology
Philadelphia
Dog shelter woes prompt visitor's plea for help
A reader recounts an overcrowded filthy dog shelter on Route 13 near Burr Oaks with dogs lacking water and an underfed six week old pup trampled by larger dogs. She praises Athens County humane workers and donates $5 to aid the shelter, urging others to contribute.
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the Messenger
Burr Oaks
Route 13
Athens Messenger publish and delivery rates text
The Athens Messenger details weekday and Sunday single copy prices and mail delivery rates. It lists prices by region including Ohio and West Virginia and U S possessions with weekly, monthly, and yearly rates. It notes postal information and the publisher’s address in Athens Ohio.
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Conser. Pus
Maiwin
Ohio
West Virginia
Mai
US & Possessions
Athens
Messenger Publishing Co
W Union
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