Editorial Page Absentee Voting a Shame in Congress
The editorial condemns widespread absentee voting irregularities in the House. It calls on the Ethics Committee to fully investigate voting recorded for absent members, notably Rep. Bob Wilson. It warns against hidden agendas and urges a transparent probe to ensure safeguards and prevent recurrences.
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Electorate alert to election manipulation by outsiders
By PAUL HARVEY, the piece argues no American election has faced greater outsider manipulation risk. It discusses Paris peace talks, Nixon and Humphrey positions, and possible Hanoi moves to influence voters. It warns voters to be wary of foreign influence shaping the next president and war policy.
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North Vietnam
Curtis LeMay
George Wallace
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Deliver: From bondage to freedom and service
Three Minutes A Day Fowle urges that deliver means to free or hand over. God delivered Hebrew slaves, initiating a liberation mindset. Delivering blessings to others depends on us, affecting our happiness and others. Isaiah 6 8 9 quote invites personal response to serve.
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Proposal to raise congressional pay faces GOP Dem split
A real time proposal to hike congressional pay stirs debate as many congressmen resist a November pink slip risk. The measure seeks GOP and Democratic accord amid fiscal tensions and wage concerns, with supporters pressing for action despite opposition.
Conscience and pay for lawmakers questioned in mock verse
A satirical note critiques lawmakers who abuse expense accounts and overuse funds while suggesting that true value should be reflected in pay. The piece mocks seeking high salaries yet careless handling of public money, inviting skeptical views on public service merit.
Ball resignation at UN shocks Johnson aides
Washington Merry-Go-Round reports that George Ball resigned as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations after clashing with Johnson over Vietnam policy and Nixon. Ball sought to campaign for Humphrey, while Harriman and Vance pursued truce talks amid White House cautions. Humphrey was cut off from confidential cables, influencing Ball’s decision to resign and speak more freely.
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Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
National Security Council
Muddled World of Money and Mirth in Mailbag
A Washington column compiles a mosaic of odd statements and quips from readers and public figures. Bits range from the trustworthiness of money and quotes by Spiro Agnew to poke at bureaucracy and a Truman anecdote about burning letters.
Washington weighs time near to soften Ho on peace
U S aides suggest pressuring Ho Chi Minh with a time limit for meaningful peace talks in Paris. A covert message through Moscow could warn Hanoi that Haiphong and Hanoi might be targeted if talks stall, without nuclear threats. Proponents say time favors U S goals and may influence post election policy.
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John Foster Dulles
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Paris
Vietnam
North Vietnam
Wallace Prospects in the South and Nation
George Wallace strength is evaluated state by state across the South and border states. The analysis notes Maryland is uncertain, Virginia wary of northern influence, North Carolina leaning Nixon or Humphrey, South Carolina split with Thurmond aiding Nixon, Georgia possible for Wallace but Democrats shifting, Florida leaning Nixon with Wallace followers, and Alabama Mississippi Louisiana as Wallace heartland. Oklahoma and West Virginia favor Nixon, while Kentucky and Tennessee tilt Republican. overall Wallace likely wins seven or eight Southern states but cannot win the election unless a late surge occurs.
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