Preparations to cool a hot summer in America 1968
Editorial warns that preparation for urban unrest mirrors Vietnam era planning. It cites riot-control stockpiles, SWAT expansion, and civil-liberties concerns, contrasting government scares with quotes from Floyd McKissick and youth reports. The piece questions whether force becomes the default American response to crisis.
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Romney Fears New Hampshire Rockefeller Challenge
In Manchester New Hampshire Romney faces a potential challenge from a maverick Rockefeller support group as Becketts faction files eight delegate candidates and seeks a write in for the presidential preference test. Rockefeller backers have engaged in outreach to bolster Romney. Gerrald Carmen and Wesley Powell figures loom over a contest shaped by money and organization with 5000 to 10000 votes anticipated without strong funding.
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Drug probe will continue in chloromycetin case
Sen. Nelson's subcommittee hearings into chloromycetin use reveal aggressive drug promotion by Parke-Davis and misprescription risks. Testimony cites court liability against Parke-Davis for a death linked to the drug and calls for FDA action, including a Dear Doctor letter to curb dangerous drug advertising and prescriber practices. The piece also notes unrelated political and social snippets from the era.
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Travel thrift tips from Don Maclean in Europe
Washington columnist Don Maclean jokes that taxes should exempt missionaries and offers frugal travel ideas for Europe. He suggests buying from street vendors, cooking in rooms, hitchhiking, air freight, visiting landmarks like the Colosseum, Buckingham Palace, and Montmartre, and notes the Seine fine. He ends with a sharp jab about Americans moving abroad.
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Europe
Frank E. Moss
Utah
Bluebirds Arrive in Maine Early
Outdoor note by Wayne Hanley on attracting bluebirds and tree swallows to Maine yards this spring. Discusses bird box design, benefits of March setup, and reasons for bluebird decline over fifty years due to sparrows starlings and pesticides. Maine Audubon offers a free bird box pattern upon request.
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Wayne Hanley
Birdhouse
New England
Maine Audubon Society
Elm Street
Portland
Maine
Courageous boy frees trapped father after plane crash
An 8 year old, Christopher Cotton, saved his father in a burning plane crash in England by cutting through a safety harness with a pen knife after others escaped. The act prevented a fatal outcome and sparked a reflection on youth potential and moral courage.
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England
Christopher Cotton
Christopher
Romney Campaign Routine Mixes Elections and Olympics
The article notes political campaigning in New Hampshire and Wisconsin with Romney shuttling through handshakes and baby kisses. It humorously compares electioneering to a daily athletic routine and suggests Romney could join the Olympic team if defeated. Nixon questions Romney's brainwashing claim as Democrats recall past behavior.
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Wisconsin
Gov. Romney
George
Richard Nixon
Romney
Conquest of nature may doom the conqueror warns speech
A speech laments man's heavy assault on nature from bulldozers to smog and poisoned lakes. It warns Lake Michigan and other Great Lakes face pollution, oxygen loss, and ecological collapse if current practices continue, urging respect for the natural balance for future generations.
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Lake Michigan
Lake Erie
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Great Lakes
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Impressions Of Inez Perversion in Today's Theater Fare
Theatre critic Inez Robb laments the shift from traditional heroines to modern lovers and homosexual themes in Broadway works. She recalls past favorites like Sadie Thompson and Elsie Dinsmore, argues against contemporary male heroes, and mocks advertising trends while urging a return to conventional戏.
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Sadie Thompson
Elsie Dinsmore
Caution Over Unmarked Police Cars Sparks Fender Inspection
A local debate about unmarked police vehicles prompts residents to inspect their car fenders for safety and precaution. The comment reflects concern over visibility and road readiness amid ongoing discussions in the neighborhood.
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