McCarthy Heroism Award Recommended for Eugene Micarthy
In Our Opinion the hero is Eugene MicCarthy not McCarthy as Bobby Kennedy exploits the New Hampshire primaries to test voter sentiment while Kennedy fights off rivals. MicCarthy campaigns calmly, facing powerful forces, showing courage and independence despite long odds and limited resources.
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Sen. McCarthy
New Hampshire
Bobby
Eugene MicCarthy
McCarthy
Kennedy
Disrespect for the Flag Angers Valley Courier Readers
Grass Roots Opinion from Alamosa Colorado voices anger over flag disrespect. The letter emphasizes the flag as a symbol of freedom won and preserved by veterans who sacrifice their lives in service to the United States. It appeals to patriots and veterans, urging reverence for national symbols.
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Alamosa
Colo
Valley Courier
United States
Pennsylvania’s Democratic and Republican presidential fates debated
Frustration grows in Harrisburg as party leaders discuss the 1960s election dynamics. The piece outlines how Kennedy’s entry affects Johnson unity among Keystone Democrats, while Republicans pivot from Romney to Nixon and Rockefeller. It notes Philadelphia’s knot of Kennedy influence and state chairmen’s talks with Minehart as conventions approach.
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James H. J. Tate
Philadelphia City
Democratic
William J. Green
Johnson
Quaker City
Pennsylvania
Keystone
U.S
Robert F. Kennedy
LBJ
Kennedy
Johnson Unity
Philadelphia
Shafer
Miami
Nixon
Hugh Scot
Rockefeller
Phila- Deed
Cential
Johnson era military bias in Greek loan fuels controversy
The text alleges the Johnson administration manipulated a 12.5 million World Bank loan to Greece for military use, aided by Litton and Dan Brewster, with exemptions on the U.S. investment ban and protests from Greek exile Andreas Papandreou. It links this to broader U.S. policy and foreign influence concerns amid the Greek dictatorship.
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Washington
Johnson
George F. Woods
World Bank
Greece
Litton
Dan Brewster
Ment
London
Mr. Woods
Robert McNamara
Andreas Papandreou
University of Minnesota
California
Center Union
Andreas
Don Edwards
San Jose
Don Brewster
State Department
Isex
Tex ‘Thornton
Litton ‘Industriés
Lbj's
Turbulent waters flood Corry area twenty years ago
Corry marked a flood anniversary as six nearby communities faced inundation and bridge damage. Roads were submerged and auto travel halted while the Pennsylvania Gas Company released an extra 25 percent of normal gas to industries, lifting total allocation to seven percent. Passenger trains serving Corry were not affected as the 25 percent curtailment took effect at midnight. A local company held a steel work contract for a Montgomery Ward building project in Warren, Illinois.
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Pennsylvania Gas Company
Corry
Weather Tangles at Corry on March 22, 1928
Chronicle of a mixed day in Corry with thunder echoing from the west early, followed by sleet and rain, light snow in the afternoon, and clearing sun breaking through later. The overcast sky persisted before Rogers Structural Steel noted in the scene.
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Corry
Rogers
Grass and Sweeney Parley Over Offbeat Interrogation
Reporter John Grass and Lt Delgado clash over police conduct in a civil rights styled scene. Grass describes a tense station exchange and coughs up his own odd rebellion while Sweeney and the chief scramble to manage a volatile suspect and protect a grandmother’s memory.
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Sweeney
Lieutenant Delgado
John Grass
Delgado
Grass
Escobedo
Gideon
Francis Xavier
John
March 22 History Highlights Across Centuries
On this date in 1765 the Stamp Act was passed by Parliament raising revenue in the American colonies. In 1622 about 350 Virginians were killed in an Indian massacre. In 1790 Thomas Jefferson became the first U S secretary of state. In 1794 Congress banned American ships from supplying slaves abroad. In 1820 Stephen Decatur was mortally wounded in a duel near Washington. In 1917 the U S recognized a new provisional Russian government. In 1933 Roosevelt signed a beer and wine bill with 3 2 percent alcohol. Ten years ago twenty drowned in a Greek ship sinking near Rhodes. Five years ago Fidel Castro critiqued Soviet actions in the Cuban missile crisis. One year ago a North Korean official defected at Panmunjom amid gunfire.
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Associated Press
America
Thomas Jefferson
U.S
Congress
Stephen Decatur
James Barron
Washington
United States
Russia
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Rhodes
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Panmunjom
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Vietnam
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Oregon
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Alaska
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Machinists' Union
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