Odds Running Against RFK in 1968 Presidential Bid
James Reston outlines RFK's dilemma over challenging President Johnson amid party splits and McCarthy's complicating role. The piece notes Kennedy's conscience about national divisions, the risks of a split vote, and the likelihood of Johnson and Nixon facing off if Kennedy delays.
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New York Times News Service
Washington
Robert Kennedy
New York
Johnson
Kennedy
McCarthy
Rockefeller
Nixon
Truman
Eisenhower
Bobby
South Vietnam unrest grows as Viet Cong activity rises
A confidential weekly report from the U S mission in Saigon notes rising Viet Cong terrorism and propaganda while American officials in the field confront broader discontent with the war. It highlights declining confidence in the GVN and anti American sentiment in Saigon, especially in local papers, amid a lower draft age and tightened deferrals.
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Bernard Weinraub
New York Times
Saigon
South Vietnam
United States
V.C
U.S
Vietnam
V.C. Ter- Ponisi
Mekong
Draft Mobilization Sparks Vietnamese Debate and Protest
In Saigon a new mobilization law triggers US pressure criticism and public doubt. Lawmakers defend it as calming American opinion while citizens allege it serves American interests and prolongs war. Attitudes range from fear of nationwide force to claims of testing weapons and market disruption. The measure, set to take effect January 2, prompts protests and fierce debate.
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U.S
Saigon
New House of Representatives
Vietnam
Mekong
Peace and war in a conflicted world faithperspective
A sermon grapples with praying for peace amid injustice and selfishness. It cites Christ's sword motif and uproots the idea of peace at any price, arguing true peace comes when people know Jesus and worldly evils are removed. The piece reflects on Vietnam era tensions and moral conflict.
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Jesus
Christ
Stop And Frisk Practice Set For Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on challenges to stop-and-frisk police practices in New York and Ohio. The cases test how much suspicion is needed to stop and search a citizen, balancing Fourth Amendment protections with police authority.
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Congressional Quarterly
Washington
Supreme Court
New York
Ohio
Sibron
Peters
Terry
Justice Department
American Civil Liberties Union
Congressional ‘Quarterly
Ines
Public Forum Letter Opposes Gun Ownership Restrictions
Mildred Jacobs argues against firearm limits and a national gun owners list in letters to Senators Sparkman and Hill. She warns of government power, debt, and slavery, urging work over welfare and warning criminals will ignore laws.
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Decatur Daily
Decatur
Ala
John Sparkman
Lister ‘Hill
Senate
D.C. Sas
Secretary of the Treasury
USA
Maner murder trial ends with second degree verdict
Morgan County Circuit Court convicted Mrs. Olivene Maner of second degree murder after a four day trial. The jury of 11 men and a woman deliberated over five hours and was aided by psychiatrists and extensive testimony. Judge James Bloodworth praised the jury and court staff for their handling of a complex capital case.
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Dave Whittaker
Morgan County
Olivene Maner
James Bloodworth
Morris Anderson
Cleo Teague
Sheriff's Office
Teague
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