Ray Bliss Shaping GOP Machines From Behind The Scenes
Ray Bliss, 60, Akron native and chairman of the Republican National Committee, is credited with rebuilding the GOP in big cities and rural areas. He advocates workshops, private polling, TV campaigning, and fundraising drives to secure late election wins and durable party organization through 1968.
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Ohio
Richard Nixon
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World class bridge hands reveal shared missteps
In a recent Bridge Olympiad hand both tables followed the same sequence. Hearts were trumped early as declarers misplayed, leading to a faulty spade lead to the queen and a double diamond finesse. West defenses held steady with trumps intact, leaving East and South unable to secure more than minor gains.
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They Sweltered-But for Naught
15 member GOP platform subcommittee on economic affairs endured heat under television lights during Monday testimony. Senator Roman Hruska of Nebraska discovered there had been no televising and no TV technician present.
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Miami Beach
G.O.P
Roman Hruska
Nebraska
Hurska
U S Modifies Newsman Ban on John Carroll
The U S Navy command in Saigon said it would reduce Baltimore Sun correspondent John S. Carrolls accreditation suspension from six months to 60 days for reporting that Khe Sanh was being evacuated. Disaccreditation barred travel on military aircraft and attendance at briefings and press conferences.
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Khe Sanh
Minority Leader Ford Eyes Speaker's Gavel
Rep. Gerald R. Ford trails miles and years as he builds toward becoming speaker of the house. The Michigan Republican has crisscrossed the nation gathering support, helped by gains in the 1966 elections that boosted GOP seats. Ford notes his 200 pound frame remains steady and continues to project a patient, persistent bid for leadership.
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Miami
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House
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G.O.P
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Hunhouse
Jerry Ford
Charles A. Halleck
R-Ind
Joe Takes His Pets All 600 on Vacation
Scunthorpe England based Joe Addington 56 travels with 600 pets after distrusting neighbors to care for them. He is described as a caterpillar collector who brought his entire menagerie along on holiday.
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Scunthorpe
England
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Joe Addington
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Clocks Stop in Johannesburg Station Halts Travel
Clocks at Johannesburg’s railway station stopped at 9 47 for 15 hours causing travel disruption. Patrons at the station bar remained open past closing time as the city reported the odd incident and local viewers were invited to watch KCRG news briefings.
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South Africa
Kcrg-Tv
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