Editorial on James Meredith shooting and Mississippi politics
The editorial condemns the ambush shooting of James Meredith during his peaceful march for Negro voter registration in Mississippi. It argues the act exposes national hypocrisy on freedom and democracy, praising Meredith’s bravery and predicting his impact on civil rights despite violence.
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Mississippi
Hernando
Miss
James H. Meredith
Meredith
Memphis
Brotherhood of Man
James Meredith
Jackson
University of Mississippi
AAY Questioned Over Glaring Kanawha County Education Figure
A local article questions why AAY allowed a dubious Kanawha County education statistic to stand in a grant proposal for extended legal services. It notes the 1960 figures are contradicted by several sources and urges an explanation at a public meeting at St Matthews Church.
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Office of Economic Opportunity
Kanawha County
AAY
Carbide Technical Center
James Elliott
South Charleston
Chesapeake and Potoma
West Virginia State
West Virginia Tech
Morris Harvey
St. Matthews Episcopal Church
Census Bureau
Apologia for wording in editorial over Georgia-Pacific remark
The Gazette apologizes for an editorial phrase describing Georgia-Pacific as stripping timber "in criminal fashion" in Clay County. The paper states no wrongdoing or law violation was claimed and regrets the misused word.
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the Gazette
Georgia-Pacific Co
Clay County
Georgia-Pacific
Johnson Faces Europe Watch Amid Viet Nam Focus
The president shows concern for his image as Viet Nam dominates his attention but remains keen on foreign policy. He has gained confidence and decision making skill, and handles Nato tensions with France while acknowledging shifts in Russia since 1960.
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Washington
Johnson
Viet Nam
White House
NATO
France
Johnson Seeks Middle Course in De Gaulle Clash
Johnson aims to steer a moderate path between allied patience and immediate action as France demands NATO quit its bases. The piece notes Kennedy’s legacy influencing Johnson’s push to maintain influence in Europe while avoiding extremes.
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Titede
de Gaulle
Europe
Asia
Johnson
Kennedy
Shifting Leaders Foresee Change in West Virginia House
House leadership likely to shift next January with HL Laban White favoring Del. J. Ned Watson as majority floor leader contingent on re-elections. Steptoe and Myles considered for posts. Boiarsky may remain finance chair. Pauley’s defeat prompts education chair move to Kenneth Auvil. openings on the rules committee possible.
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House of Delegates
House
HL Laban White
del. J. E
Ned) Watson
Marion County
White
Watson
Steptoe
Martinsburg
Judiciary
del. T. E. Myles
Fayette County
del. Ivor F. Boiarsky
Kanawha County
Boiarsky
Pauley
Education Committee
Del
Kenneth Auvil
Barbour County
Auvil
Gov. Smith
Analysis of Civil Rights Conference Leaves Goals Unmet
The White House Conference on Civil Rights fell short of enlisting broad public support. Critics flag tolerance of violence, focus on Negro rights over national equality, and a shift toward government subsidy solutions, while praising limited policy gains for Johnson and resistance to Viet Nam withdrawal motions.
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New York Times Service
Washington
White House
Daniel P. Moynihan
Johnson
Congress
U. S
Viet Nam
Congress of Racial Equality
Civil Rights Congress
Washington needs rejuvenation amid cautious optimism
The piece argues durable economic strength at home with rising employment and strong tax receipts contrasts with worn political leadership in Washington. It notes lower inflation abroad, ongoing Vietnam tension, and warns that a climate of confidence hampers bold reform and the drive for renewal.
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Washington
Viet Nam
Japanese firemen learn flower arranging in Tokyo reports
A Potomac Fever dispatch notes Japanese firemen taking flower arranging lessons in Tokyo. The rest mocks current leaders and a playful line about Nate De Gaulle Morse and Fulbright being critical while a Missouri traffic expert comments on driver behavior with humor about crashing into a bus.
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Tokyo
Lady Bird
Nate
de Gaulle
Wayne Morse
Fulbright
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