Dissidents Move Against Johnson in Primary Efforts
Dissident Democrats across multiple states including New York Wisconsin and Oregon push to block Lyndon B. Johnson’s renomination as the 1968 Democratic race begins. Figures like Eugene Daniell Jr. lead Kennedy faction efforts while others foresee Johnson’s wide party support.
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Vietnam
Dr. Mart
York City
Califorado
Winds
New New York
Nevada
South Dakota
New York City
Ants Johnson
Recu
John Burns
New York State
Johnson
Wisconsin
Bronson C. LaFollette
Citizens
Kennedy
Citizens For
New Hampshire
Eugene Daniell Jr
Franklin
Port Johnson
Daniel O. Peterson
Eau Claire
Americans For Democratic Action
Peterson
Minnesota Democrats split over Kennedy and antiwar push
Minnesota figures like Sally Luther and George Farr weigh party impact as Johnson supporters form local groups. A precinct level bid for Kennedy delegates begins, while Evelyn Rosellini downplays discussions and Montana Dissenting Democrats organize to unite members opposed to U.S. war policy.
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Minnesota
Sally Luther
Karl F. Rolvaag
George Farr
Demman
Washington
Washington Citizens For
Kennedy
Evelyn Rosellini
State
Democratic Central Committee
Citizens Group
Montana
Jeanne Beaty
Missoula
U.S
Governors panel urges vast costly racial peace plan
Governors urged a large national guard based plan to quell urban unrest without federal troops. Key figures included Otto Kerner who said shared Guard usage could suppress disorders, while training and equipment upgrades for guards were approved. Romney and Chafee criticized broad Vietnam era commitments and sought cautious support without endorsing a full mobilization.
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Otto Kerner
Illinois
Kerner
Johnson
Alsa
Hegun
Vietmim Pu
Dob Hh Chafee
Rhode Island
Renew Quest
Michigan
George Romney
U.S
Vietnam
Romney
Ike Is Back In Hospital After Birthday visit
Five star General Dwight D. Eisenhower, 77, was escorted to Walter Reed by Maj. Gen. Philip W. Mallory for a routine checkup on Oct 6 and 7. Mamie arrived later. Ike has had a history of heart attacks and a stroke across the past dozen years.
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Philip W. Mallory
Mallory
Eisenhower
Mamie
Walter Reed
Moon May Be Homogenized by Lunar Orbiters
NASA reports Lunar Orbiter 5 data show the moon nearly uniform in density while Earth’s density rises toward the center. Project manager Clifford Nelson notes the moon’s interior appears nearly homogeneous. Apollo director Maj. Gen. Samuel Phillips says landing-site candidates shrink from more than 40 to eight, with three or four narrowed next year.
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Washington
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Clifford Nelson
NASA
Langley Research Center
Hampton
Yechamans
Samuel C. Phillips
Stratford Center Traffic Squeezed
Stratford's Main street will be reduced to one lane under the railroad overpass for three days. Lt George Squibb of the Police Traffic division says the change follows stalled permanent paving work over telephone cables.
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Stratford
George Squibb
Cops Clear 3000 From Draft Area Amid Oakland Protests
Thousands gathered at a center in Oakland for an allnight antiwar and antidraft teach in led by UC Berkeley students. Police cleared 3000 demonstrators after a blockade and arrests reached 125, including Joan Baez. News crews reported harassment while officials urged peaceful picketing.
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AP Veirephsta
John Jhetinis
Oakland
Calif
Jhetinis
Highland Hospital
Clay Street
Guitir
University of California
Berkeley
Joan Baez
Baez family given 10 day jail terms in Oakland
Joan Baez her mother Mrs. Joan Baez and sister Mimi Farina each received 10 day jail sentences after pleading no contest to disturbing the peace for blocking the Oakland Army Induction Center entrance. They were among 50 people sentenced 11 days by Judge Delmar W. Brobst with trespass charges dropped in the interests of justice.
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Oakland
Calif
Joan Baez
Mimi Farina
Oakland Army Induction Center
Delmar W. Brobst
Miss Baez
Humphrey Urges Broad National Service Plan
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey called for careful consideration of a national service system for those who cannot or will not serve in the armed forces. He proposed using returning servicemen and Peace Corps volunteers to work in urban slums and urged expanding national service beyond current programs.
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New York
Hubert H. Humphrey
United States
America
Humphrey
American Cancer Society
Deeds Block City In Black Rock Harbor Oyster Project
Long history of attempts to sell harbor bottom for oyster beds continues with talks among city officials and oyster interests. Flower company cites possible future harvests to justify high price, while a city study found the grounds nearly worthless for oysters.
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Black Rock Harbor
McGuinness
Black Rock and
Fayerweather
National Association of Naval Veterans, Inc
Flower
Fayerweather Island
New Jersey
Robert Sabo
Fayer Weather Island
Roystering Company
Seaside Park
Sabo
Long Island
Hugh Curran
Iland
Connecticut
Jeremiah Smith
Bridgeport
Sealshipt Oyster Company
Milford
Frank M. Flower Company
Flander Smyth
Branford
Science fiction scholars trace Verne work to 19th century discoveries
The article notes Jules Verne used contemporary scientific advances as inspiration and predicted later technologies. It highlights his novels reflect era innovations while anticipating future developments beyond his lifetime.
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Jules Verne
Bloodiest Vietnam clash leaves 103 reported killed
U S forces in War Zone D clash with a Viet Cong regiment about 2,560 strong. Four companies of the 1st Infantry Division engage in eight hours of heavy fighting with air and artillery support. Casualties and weapon finds reported as the action continued near Saigon.
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U.S
U.S. 1St Infantry
U.S. Army
1St Division
USS
South Vietnam
Con Thien
Demilitarized Zone
Quang Tri City
Quang Tri
North Vietnam
Lang Son
Hanoi
Lang Giai
Mu Gia
Laos
U S Raiders Step Up Bombing Across DMZ Behind Mediation Drive
U S air raids target trenches bunkers and gun positions north of Con Thien and Gio Linh as Operation Medina hunts Communist forces in Quang Tri Province. The campaign, linking Marines near the DMZ with Allied units, aims to ease pressure on forward outposts and disrupt Viet Cong and North Vietnamese formations.
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Jackie Perry
Dallas
Texas
Con Thien
Demilitarized Zone
South Vietnam
U.S
Gio Linh
Dmz
North Vietnam
Quang Tri
Medina
Quang Tri City
1St Marine Regiment
7Th Fleet
Altac
Hanoi
1St Corps
U.S. 1St Air Cavalry Division
Saigon
William C. Westmoreland
New Zealand
Harold Holt
Canberra
Australia
Wellington
Keith J. Holyoake
New Budget Aims to End Paperwork Woes Across U S
The plan introduces accrual budgeting for income and outgo, distinguishes repayable loans from federal payments, and flags subsidies as grants. It calls for quarterly or half yearly budget breakdowns, periodic revisions, and a clearer depiction of deficits. If tax proposals fail, a potential $15 billion deficit is cited.
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National Income Accounts
Congress
Senate
House Economic Committee
Vietnam
Johnson
Will See Viet War Through, LBJ Says
President Johnson vows to persevere in Vietnam, stating America has the resolution and restraint to see the struggle through. He warns against wavering but predicts the nation will ride out the danger with firm determination and public support.
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LBJ
America
Vietnam
Abe
Dawe
Halloween Weekend Hostelers Schedule and Plans
Wesna Mineager announces a Halloween party weekend planned by Fairfield youths. Activities include bicycle riding hiking and horseback rides with a message of friendship in Asia and resilience after conflict. Coordinator Richard Bromley 151 Bradley Street Fairfield leads the event at Bantam Lake hostel near Litchfield.
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Mineager
Wesna
Johnson
United
Fairfield States
Court Council of America
Bantam Lake
Litchfield
Richard Bromley
Bradley
Sit Street
Fairfield
Mahon Says Senate Likely To Back Budget Cuts
Rep. George H. Mahon D Texas chair of the Appropriations Committee says the Senate would pass spending limits and the President would sign tied emergency financing. He notes opposition to a 5 percent cut in executive jobs and estimates total year savings of 3 to 3.5 billion if approved. The House Armed Services Committee backs a three stage military pay raise costing 600 million first year, potentially 2.7 billion overall.
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George H. Mahon
D-Tex
Appropriations Committee
Senate
Smith
Mahon
Newsmen Administration
House
House Armed Services Committee
Auto Insurance Probe Urged by Anti-Trust Unit
The House study report urges Congress to launch an in depth probe into auto insurance practices. It cites cases of arbitrary policy cancellations and pressure to buy alternative coverages, plus rate disparities for similar coverage across states from the same firms, noting example costs from Florida and the District of Columbia.
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Bers
Congress
House
Tallahassee
Fla
District of Columbia
Trackers Vote Today on Pact to End Strike
Union leaders from a 68 company group meeting in Chicago and another 80 firm group in Pittsburgh push acceptance of a settlement to end the strike by long waiting drivers. Chiefs weigh trucking company positions as 10 000 to 20 000 strikers decide. The plan offers $10 per hour after four hours free wait. earlier talks sought $15 after two hours. Overdrive Magazine notes a 4 1 margin in favor.
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Midwest
William Kusley
Overdrive Magazine
West Coast
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