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Democratic Party Confronts Leadership Vacuum After Johnson Exit
The article portrays a Dem party in disarray after President Johnson withdraws from candidacy. Kennedy and McCarthy lead the field with Humphrey as a potential late entrant, while Johnson’s White House grip left the party without a clear leader and Bailey’s authority weakened. The piece predicts a Kennedy McCarthy clash at the convention and primaries.
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Kennedy
McCarthy
Humphrey
Kennedy-McCarthy
America
Vietnam
Democratic Party
John M. Bailey
White House
Steelworkers Seek Big Pay Increase Across Aluminum and Steel
A Atlantic City conference of 30 000 aluminum and 450 000 steel workers set demands for substantial raises as plant contracts expire June 1 and August 1. Leaders cited high living costs industry profitability and recent settlements as justification. Delays and potential spillover into political conventions loom over talks led by R Conrad Cooper of United States Steel.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
R. Conrad Cooper
United States Steel
IT Day Approaches as Tax Bill Prompts Plain Facts
The piece notes April 15 as the individual tax deadline and cites a Tax Foundation projection that the 1969 federal budget, including trust funds like Social Security and highways, totals 186 billion dollars, equating to about 940 dollars per person for the next fiscal year.
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Which Johnson Turn on Tax Burden and Budget Balance
The article explains President Johnson’s urging for a potential $9 billion spending cut to secure passage of the tax surcharge, noting 1969 receipts around $178 billion and a balanced budget goal for the Kennedy Johnson era. It then discusses the impact on individuals, with the 1968-69 projection totaling $186 billion and an average personal income tax around $940, highlighting variance among Americans.
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Congress
Wilbur Mills
House
Ways and Means Committee
Theology of Hope reshapes view of Christian future
The piece introduces Dr Jurgen Moltmann and his work Theology of Hope, a European driven revival arguing the core Christian experience is hope rather than love or faith. It notes his teaching roles at Tubingen and Duke and suggests the doctrine seeks future devotion rather than withdrawal from the world.
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Europe
Jurgen Moltmann
University of Tubingen
London
Duke University
Nixon outlines seven point farm policy plan
Richard M. Nixon's first major farm policy speech in Wausau accuses the Johnson administration of urban bias and rural neglect. He cites low farm income high debt and slipping exports, then proposes seven points including a new Agriculture Secretary, rural industry growth, expanded farm research, revised supports, inflation control, and a program to send farmers overseas to teach feeding the world. Also notes Ky urges mobilization against the Viet Cong and hints at looming campaign tensions.
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Richard M. Nixon
Wausau
Wis
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America
Confession of Failure in Johnsons Austerity Pledge
The Johnson administration calls for a national program of austerity in a Minneapolis speech to the National Farmers Union. The piece frames the address as a pivotal turn for the nation and argues America has overextended itself, confessing failure to outspend the laws of economics.
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National Farmers Union
Minneapolis
Johnson
Your Money's Worth In 1967 Stock Market Snapshot
Paine Webber Jackson & Curtis surveyed 2,140 customers to profile active and inactive investors in 1967. Active traders saw gains, with IBM and Sperry Rand among big movers, while many lost money on American Telephone and rivals. Most expect a higher market by end of 1968 despite inflation and spending concerns. Investors foresee continued Wall Street trading growth and mixed blue chip results.
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General Motors
Nationwide Corp
U.S. Steel
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Sperry Rand
Control Data
Occidental Petroleum
Chrysler
Raytheon
Burroughs
Ling
Paine, Webber, Jackson & Curtis
Telphone
Wall Street
Debating gun laws stirs sportsmen politics in Pennsylvania
National remarks note both major parties invited to discuss gun legislation at the Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs spring convention. The letter from Senator Joe Clark argues the Johnson bill could still enable gun sales to criminals, while NRA and supporters back a weaker measure. The piece critiques NRA backing and questions the convention’s omission of Clark.
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Joe Clark
Joe
National Rifle Association
Pennsylvania
Federation
NRA
Roman Hruska
R-Neb
Puce Flummery
Hruska
House Uses Closed Rule To Stop Amendments In Tax Bill
Analysis notes the House and Senate clash over a closed rule used to deny floor amendments on a tax package. It explains how a gag rule spares debate, the risk to legislators who support core goals, and how the procedure shapes passage of an income tax increase and spending cuts.
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House Rules Committee
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Congress
Westmoreland's Khe Sanh Defense and Farewell View
The article argues Westmoreland built a fortified Khe Sanh complex with forts Fort Carroll and the Rock Pile to block North Vietnamese advances. It notes heavy Marine artillery including 8-inch Howitzer and 175 mm guns, plus Americal support, while predicting his departure in June and praising the strategy as a potential turning point in Vietnam War.
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Fort Carroll
Rock Pile
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South Vietnam
Hue
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Laos
Cambodia
Army
New Caledonia
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U.S
Vietnam
Air
Pentagon
Saigon
Lodge in the Catbird Seat A Bostonian in Nomination?
Public column reminisces about former Governor John Lodge, once liberal, now leaning right, catching critics’ jabs as he stands poised for political comeback. The piece recalls Lodge’s past, compares him to Nixon, and notes his enduring poise while detractors circle.
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Richard Nixon
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Rockefeller
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Nixon entry marks a fateful plunge in 1968 lore
In a fragmentary note the piece recalls John Davis Lodge's early support for Nixon and the public mood of 1968. The author hints at a cruel joke and the shifting view of yesterday, weaving political narrative with personal reflection.
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Nixon
U. S. Reds Welcome De-Escalation Move
The American Communist Party praised President Johnson's move toward de-escalation in Vietnam as a welcome turn of events. Gus Hall, general secretary, issued the statement but did not address his reelection plan.
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New York
American Communist Party
Johnson
Gus Hall
Young Armenian Composer in Moscow Surges Ahead
Artem Kazaryan, a 10 year old from Armenia, is credited by Tass with writing over 40 musical compositions including his first tune at age four. The report highlights his early start and prolific output while based in Moscow.
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Artem Kazaryam
Armenia
Tass
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