Editorial on Len and Wallace framed by Kennedy death
The piece argues simple replies fail to address complex issues and cites George Wallace as a symbol of lawlessness and violence. It rebukes Wallace for tolerating mob violence in Alabama, opposing school integration, and pressuring his wife into running for governoral duties, painting a harsh portrait of his politics and integrity.
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Gov. Wallace
Supreme Court
Alabama
William F. Buckley Jr
George
Monstrous SST sparks debate over funding and fate
The piece argues the supersonic transport will cut transatlantic flight to about three hours and calls for ending federal subsidies while contrasting the project with urgent domestic needs like poverty, housing, and education. It also critiques public figures Wallace and Slack over views on law, civil rights, and national priorities after Kennedy’s assassination.
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America
Atlantic
Europe
U. S
Congress
Executive
Johnson Administration
Federal
Treasury
Washington
Readers' Forum on Leadership in Kana County West Virginia
The Gazette letters page laments county and state leaders' alleged immaturity and corruption, suggesting elected officials set bad examples contributing to juvenile crime. The writer cites historic assassinations of leaders to argue political distrust and questions the fairness of taxation and aid programs.
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Kanawha
West Virini
William R. Warner
Crystal Dr. City
Democratic split in primaries signals constitutional strains
The piece argues that McCarthy and Kennedy show strong antiadministration sentiment in California and South Dakota while Humphrey dominates in others, signaling a possible shift in Democratic support. It questions Congress responsiveness on gun control and warns that institutions may lag public will, stressing the balance between national and local interests and the risks of mob democracy versus representative systems.
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Lynch
Johnson
Hubert Humphrey
Union
South Dakota
Humphrey
Paign
Kennedy
Johnson-Humphrey
California
Oregon
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Senate
Mike Mansfield
White House
Mansfield
Kennedy Delegates Face Change After Kennedy’s Death
The piece argues that Kennedy delegates drift toward Humphrey, risking expediency over principle, while McCarthy offers a change course. It notes primary results in New Hampshire, Wisconsin, and Oregon, and warns both parties to seek real reform rather than preserve the status quo amid a volatile 1968 election year.
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Sen
Robert F. Kennedy
Los Angeles
Sen. Kennedy
Hubert Humphrey
Richard M. Nixon
New Hampshire
California
Kennedy
Eugene McCarthy
Vietnam
McCarthy
Sen. McCarthy
Chicago
Frank Lausche
Ohio
Thomas Kuchel
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Parkersburg
L. C. McTlwain
South
Charleston
Johnson
Richard Nixon
Nelson Rockefeller
Only Trip Essentials Needed For Vacation Car Load
Russell Baker narrates the yearly struggle to pare a vacation car to essentials. Morning chaos ensues as families debate leaving guitars, geraniums, or even aspirin behind to avoid a jammed trip, finally sacrificing the driver’s own bottle for progress.
Public housing location debate cited in 1988 letter
A June 11 1988 intercepted message from Yoounge S C Jarrett suggests moving public housing from Kanawhan City to North Charleston if local sites fail. The note appears in a city builder's correspondence, with a tease that the full story runs on Page 22.
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Clyde
Kanawhan
North Charleston
Potomac Fever and Political Jabs in One Item
The column mixes national crime bill debates with light political chatter about Max Rafferty and George Murphy. It notes strong anti crime measures, questions on gun control, and adds playful remarks on celebrities, a VOA squabble, jogging health notes, and Joe Clark seeking support for a back ailment institute.
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