Mettle of Muskie Shines in Nation’s Campaign Race
An editorial lauds Ed Muskie for his campaign conduct and charisma, noting he nearly reached the presidency and brought Maine credit. It highlights his dignified, issue-focused approach, strong handling of hecklers, and potential long-term impact on national government while contrasting with Nixon.
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Richard M. Nixon
Ed Muskie
Maine
Hannibal Hamlin
Muskie
Waterville
America
Television
Ivan Tors
Paul Harvey on farmers anger and a changing Alliance
Paul Harvey argues farmers weary of urban critics. cites rising costs from 4000 to 36000 for cattle hauler gear and milk policy pressure. Describes Alliance Nebraska as prosperous rural town with modern amenities, noting young people leaving for cities. Suggests need for concrete farm policy alternatives to satisfy resilient, historically peaceful farmers.
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Walter Reuther
National Farmers Organization
Radar pioneer Bennett fined for speeding in Crownthorne
Air Vice Marshal Donald Pathfinder Bennett, first to use radar, was fined 24 dollars for driving 50 mph in a 30 mph zone. He argued the radar was mishandled by the constable, but the traffic court imposed the penalty. The item notes the irony of a inventor facing his own device.
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Donald “Pathfinder
Bennett
Crownthorne
England
Networks Under Probe For Chicago Convention Coverage
Congressional investigators prepared a confidential report for the House Commerce Committee after watching Chicago Democratic convention footage and comparing it with facts. They allege network distortions harmed Humphrey and Democrats, with continued obstruction delaying witness interviews and access to outtakes. They may forward the report to the FCC to revoke licenses.
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Washington
Chicago
NBC
Congressional
House Commerce Committee
Federal Communications Commission
Hubert Humphrey
House
Miami Beach
CBS
Smithsonian and New York Hall of Science storage woes
Maclean critiques museum gift intake and donor dynamics as VIPs push unwanted items on the Smithsonian while New York’s Hall of Science struggles for donations and funding. He humorously suggests quirky displays and ends with a quip about bumper sticker removers.
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Washington
The
Smithsonian
New York City Hall of Science
Charles Lindbergh
New York Hall of Science
Lindbergh
Washington News Calculated risk on Ho Chi Minh plan
Washington reports that President Johnson relies on Joint Chiefs of Staff estimates claiming Ho Chi Minh's main forces are defeated and unable to sustain major attacks. A bombing halt without concessions is proposed while Hanoi edges toward underground guerrilla war, risking a long conflict and renewed terrorism if plans prevail.
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NEA
Washington
North Vietnam
Johnson
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Ho Chi Minh
South
U. S
Laos
South Vietnam
Hanoi
Peking
Saigon
U.S
Scottish Nationalists push for autonomy and possible independent parliament
Russell Kirk reports from Scotland on rising Scottish Nationalist strength and Labour Conservative concessions. He notes a potential devolved power shift toward Scotland, with possible status akin to Canada or Australia, and warns prolonged Labour rule may intensify demands for freedom and a revived Scottish Parliament under broader autonomy.
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Harold Wilson
Winston Churchill
United Kingdom
Scotland
Westminster
Hse
Onassis Christmas Gift and Santa Claus Controversy
The passage notes Aristotle Onassis shopping early for Jackie Kennedy Onassis and jokes about Santa Claus, asking if he believes in people. It questions whether Santa is mocked by critics as the world faces issues and a sense of establishment power.
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Aristotle Onassis
Jackie Kennedy Onassis
Santa Claus
Santa
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