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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1966

Page

2

Idaho Upset Returns Samartson To Gubernatorial Race

Tuesday primaries across Idaho Michigan Kansas and Missouri produced few shocks. Idaho State Senator Don Samartson defeated 12 year Gov Smyrte signaling a conservative shift while Democratic rival Cuantes Hernpon emerged from Idaho. Michigan saw former Governor Mennon Williams defeat Detroit Mayor Cavanagh for the Senate nomination. Williams backed by labor and a national fortune clashes with Republican Rosent Griffin in November. Kansas and Missouri nominees matched expectations with incumbents Pearson Avery Jones Scarp and Hawn advancing. The day favored conservatives in Idaho and liberals in Michigan with incumbents secure in Kansas and Missouri.

Idaho Michigan Kansas Missouri Don Samartson Robert EF. Smywte Smyxre Smyrr Barry Gotpwater GOP Dean Buren Gowpwater National Republican Governors Association Buren Samurtson Cuantes Hernpon Salmon Michi Gan G. Mennon Williams Detroit Jerome Cavanagh Rosent Griffin Cavanach Europe Wimliams Wiliams Vietnam Winlliams Cavanacu Williams Winuiams-Griffin George Romney Zouton Ferrency James B. Pearson William H. Avery Paul C. Jones Risxarp H. Scxarp Durward G. Hawn

From Dominica Twenty-four Lives Lost And A Leaving Force

After 24 lives lost 164 wounded and 15 months after landing the American occupation force begins departing the Dominican Republic. By September 20 the entire force must be withdrawn. The expedition faced criticism yet is seen as a notable effort to curb communism and establish democratic rule in the hemisphere. President Johnson acted decisively, Marines landed April 28 1965, and the 82nd Airborne later replaced them as the situation stabilized.

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Credibility Key in Dodd Inquiry and Ghostwriter Use

The piece weighs credibility in the Dodd scandal, noting actors such as the New York Times and Drew Pearson, and questions about double billing, signatures, and bookkeepers including O’Hara. It discusses privacy, public exposure of private papers, and the role of ghostwriters paid with campaign funds. It cites Kenworthy of the Times and contemplates future press access to confidential materials.

Drew Pearson Senator Dodd New York Times Bureau of Standards Fort Bragg N. C Green Berets Costa Rica Joaquin Baracuen Americas O’hare Dodd O'Hare Pearson Congress Kenworthy Adam

National interest and air travel crisis prompt call for action

President Johnson faced a costly three week airline strike as transport ground to a halt. The cost per hour rose and travelers and airmail suffered across 231 U.S. cities. Calls grew for drastic action to maintain a nation’s transit system and prevent further disruption.

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To the Point on Crime and Society in York and Beyond

A rambling column weighs crime, boredom, and prosperity. It notes York youths extorting Chinese restaurants, all factory hands, and argues idle hands meet mischief. It compares suburban violence, airline delays, and consumer recalls while musing on money to steal and youth aspirations.

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Analysis of Viet Nam War Policy by Holmes Alexander

Holmes Alexander argues that Americans misunderstand the Indochina crisis and asserts that the communist strategy relies on protracted wars. He links Vietnam, Cuba and Congo events to a broader plan, warning that US leaders underestimated the long, inconclusive nature of liberation wars. Conclusion stresses a costly future with continued conflict unless policy shifts.

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Wheat and politics collide as world demand rises

John Chamberlain argues wheat policy shapes Cold War dynamics as the U S feeds India and Canada supplies wheat to Soviet China. He notes rising world consumption, shrinking carryovers, and Freeman's crop controls becoming outdated while farmers push for market-based prices.

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