In Our Opinion Labor Unions Push To The Brink Of Disaster
The piece argues that unions guarantee pay raises and lifetime jobs, citing St Louis Steamfitters Local 562 and other groups as driving up costs for education and food. It warns the long term effects on the economy, freight, and labor markets. The author condemns the bargaining trend and the court ruling in the farm labor case.
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St. Louis
Dayton
Ohio
Detroit
California
Legal Services
U.S. Office of Economic Opportunity
Editorial Thought For Today on Heroes and Public Servants
A columnist argues that society honors football heroes and even fusses over furniture, yet should accord similar public regard to capable public servants who deserve support and appreciation for their service. The piece prompts readers to root for competent governance headlined by modest public figures.
Pennsylvania Democrats Ride Optimism On Shafer Ticket
Harrisburg notes show Pennsylvania Democrats optimistic about Nov elections. They see potential to hold statewide offices and win the House if Humphrey carries the state, aided by Governor Shafer appearing on the national ticket. Party strategists assess risks and chances as they eye a statewide sweep.
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Capitol Hill
Pennsylvania
Shafer
Vermber
Ing
Gopland
House of Representatives
Humphrey ponders four running mates for 1968 ticket
Vice President Humphrey weighs four tentative running mates for the Democratic ticket. Potential picks include Sargent Shriver, Sen Edmund Muskie, Gov Richard Hughes, and Mayor Joseph Alioto, all noted as Catholics with broad appeal. Eugene McCarthy remains a possible, contentious option. David Truong, son of Truong Dzu, offers Viet Nam war insights for the platform committee in Chicago.
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Washington
Nixon
Humphrey
Democratic Party
Young Truong
New York
Chicago
Miami Beach
Edmund Muskie
Maine
Senate
Joseph Alioto
San Francisco
Alioto
International Platform Association
Sen
Eugene McCarthy
Minnesota
Viet Nam
David Truong
Truong Dinh Dzu
Democratic Platform Committee
Corry Evening Journal Publisher and Manager Names Shown
The Corry Evening Journal paper lists its publisher manager and associates, plus an advert deadline and carrier rates. It notes exclusive distribution of focal news content and announces subscription and rate details with publication timing in a historic era.
Debris and Debates at the Miami Republican Conventi
Jim Bishop recalls the 1964 Republican National Convention in Miami Beach as a carnival of delegates, press crews, and distractions. He notes lavish hotels, beach excursions, quick romances, and the chaotic mix of journalism and politics. Delegates debated credentials while media crews filed stories, and regional officials promoted a party in sunny, chaotic splendor.
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Miami Beach
Florida
Claude Kirk
Jay Dermer
Greater
Miami
America
Corry Local Board 64 members named in peace time draft
Harry Wheeler, Frank Hepler, and Albert Bloss of Union City were named today as members of Local Board No. 64 in the peace time selective service system. Also noted were activities of Amici Bible Class at Evangelical United Brethren Church with fourteen members attending a 6:30 dinner last night under Mrs. E. V. McClintock and Mrs. Lynn Campbell.
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Harry Wheeler
Frank Hepler
Albert Bloss
Union City
Amici Bible
Evangelical United Brethren Church
E. V. McClintock
Lynn Campbell
Today In History highlights major events and milestones
On August 14 1968 Truman announced Japan s unconditional surrender ending World War II. Other notes: 1948 Oregon territory organized 1900 Boxer rebellion ends with U S Marines at Peking 1925 Graf Zeppelin departs on world tour 1935 F D R signs Social Security Act 1941 Atlantic Charter signed by Roosevelt and Churchill Ten years ago a Dutch airliner crash killed 99 Five years ago China says Soviets withdraw pledge to help atomic bombs One year ago crown stolen from Virgin Mary statue recovered in Jerusalem
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Harry S. Truman
Japan
Oregon Territory
China
U.S
Peking
Germany
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roose
Velt
Winston Churchill
New York
Ireland
Nikita Khrushchev
United States
Church of the Holy Sepulcher
Jerusalem
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Penn
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Drew Pearson
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Kennedy
France
Shriver
Peace Corps
Gov
Richard Hughes
New Jersey
President Johnson
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Glassboro
N.J
Fountainbleu
Alcatraz
President Diem
LBJ
Pres
Johnson
Honolulu
Chine
Saigon
Southeast Asia
UPI
BBC
London
South Vietnam
Thieu
North Vietnam
Thien
George Romney
RIAS
Grinder
the Corry Evening Journal
Venln
Samara Publlaner
Jim Bishop
Tedioug
Greater Miami
Huntley-Brinkley and Cronkite
Saxony
Fontainebleu
Eden Roe
Hilton
Castaways
Diplomat
Seaquarium
Parrot Jungle
Lion Country
Yippee
Platform Committee
Gulf Stream
Nelson Rockefeller
Richard Nixon
Western Union
Ducoff
Hank Meyer
Gold
George Wallace
Jeb Stuart
Mount Sinai Hospital
McCarthy
Corry
Columbus Heating and Ventilating Company
Pittsburgh
Irvine Forge
Loveland Field
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