Demos Not Dead Yet May Unite in November Vote
The piece argues the Democratic Party faces a rift after the national convention due to New Left and Establishment clashes and media portrayal. It contends Humphrey’s acceptance address could rally dissidents, gains for party unity, and potential solid front against Nixon in November.
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Texas Tales of Donkeys and Camels in Frontier Texas
Read of 1856 efforts by Major Henry C. Wayne to replace mules with camels at Camp Verde in the Texas hill country. The ill tempered camels failed to adapt, while the friendly mules remained favored, and the last camel died by the mid 1870s as donkeys persisted.
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Henry C. Wayne
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Weekly crossword style puzzle clue list
A compact cryptic style entry listing numbered clues like Forbid Arid Frequents Distress Slap Field Moisten Hautbo Vehicle Perform British imperialist statesman Pronoun it and other scattered terms with hints to form a word puzzle answer.
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Sull van
Politics by Numbers How Parties Swap Roles in 1968
The article contrasts Democratic and Republican conventions and argues a rare party role reversal may persist. It notes shifts in voter demographics, from traditional bases to a broader middle, with Nixon courting a new majority while Democrats fracture into internal clashes over strategy and rhetoric.
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Franklin Roosevelt
Pope Paul VI links Latin America trip to anti communist drive
The Pope’s Latin America visit emphasizes spiritual direction and a practical stance against communism. He urges bishops to align with peasants and workers, defend their cause, and support land reform and fair economic development through international cooperation. He notes land ownership as a key factor and criticizes landlord tyranny.
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Latin America
Paul VI
Campesinos
Ourself
Wallace Campaign Moves HQ as Birch-ism Charges Fly
Wallace aides clash with anti Birch groups after moving the American Independent Party HQ from Austin to New Braunfels, near San Antonio, while Wallace plans a Sept 16 Dallas fundraiser and Sept 17 state convention appearance. Lt. Gov. Preston Smith declines Chicago trip to court delegates at the Austin Democratic State Convention. Constitutional revision talks outline four year terms and governor control over appointments.
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Austin
Texas
George Wallace
American Independent Party
New Braunfels
Bard Logan
San Antonio
Wallace
American Party
Jane Sumner
Jack Zengler
Sam Rains
Margaret Bacon
Jewell Lemons
Miss Sumner
Congress
Bacon
Franklin Spears
Spears
Logan
Birchers
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Dallas
Preston Smith
Chicago
Smith
Fort Worth
S& 17
Paul Fapers
Eggers
State Senate
Validity of Answers and Hijacking in National Affairs
Henry Cathcart discusses limits of public opinion polls and their impact on elections and policy. He notes caveats in poll reporting and calls out arrogance in polling methods while highlighting their place in public discourse. The column also mentions a humor note from Henry H Fowler and the effects of hijacked flights on U.S. intelligence travel in the Miami area.
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Treasury
Henry H. Fowler
Fowler
U.S. Intelligence Service
United States
Washington
U.S
Castro
Sunday Sermon on Forgiveness and Faith
A Sunday sermon urges faith in God not to forsake believers and assures forgiveness is possible. The speaker emphasizes turning to God, facing doubts, and rebuilding faith through prayer and courage, despite life’s temptations and faults.
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God
Publisher's Notebook Reflections on Chicago Democratic Conventions
Roy Scudday analyzes the Chicago convention's turmoil and its impact on the Democratic Party while noting ongoing moves to recruit new Brownfield Chamber of Commerce members. He contrasts past Texas Democratic clashes with current events and cites internal party tensions and protest dynamics.
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George Weiss
George
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