Eisenhower call for convention reform in 1965 debate
The piece argues conventions are undemocratic and should be abolished or reformed. It cites Woodrow Wilson’s 1913 critique and notes modern TV coverage highlights defects. It urges direct popular vote for nominations and broader citizen involvement in selecting party platforms and candidates.
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Wilson
House of Representatives
A. Mitchell Palmer
Senate
United States
Raymond E Balcomb and Portland Minister Featured
Raymond E Balcomb of Portland Oregon serves as minister at First Methodist Church in a feature noting his church leadership and community work. The piece highlights Balcomb's role and the church's activities within Portland.
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Raymond E. Balcomb
Portland, Ore
First Methodist Church
Just for kicks Vietnam remark stirs editorials
A cartoon shows a Marine sergeant at a recruiting office eyeing black jacketed riders with long hair. The caption states I would like to send you to Viet Nam, just for kicks. The piece condemns youth gangs and campus disruption as worthless, urging harsh measures if parents fail to redirect them.
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Viet Nam
University of California
End Of An Era As Decatur Post Offices Move
The two Decatur post offices will join the new federal building this week. Postmaster Ed Self says the facility offers more loading dock space than the Johnston Street or Bank Street branches, signaling a shift in habits and the need to drive for downtown business, but promising better service and future expansion.
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Eisenhower
New York Herald Tribune Inc
Decatur
Federal Building
Ed Self
Johnston St
Bank St
Time For Demonstrations Is Over in Vietnam War Stance
The speaker declares demonstrations against the U S position in Vietnam must end. He links the conflict to Communist aims and urges unwavering support for American fighting men, warning that resistance could lead to broader war including Red China or nuclear conflict.
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United States
Vietnam
Johnson
United States of America
White House
Southeast Asia
Command questions and Tunney family in politics and Shelton College
Gen Westmoreland urges a unified American command in Vietnam amid battalion movements as North Vietnamese forces gain ground. John Tunney, son of boxing great Gene Tunney, pushes national boxing oversight and wage and farm reforms in Congress. Cape May fights Shelton College as it resists relocation and accreditation wanes. A White House panel backs more underground wiring to beautify America.
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William Westmoreland
U.S
South Viet Nam
Pentagon
Westmoreland
Congress
Young Tunney
National Boxing Commission
Miami
Boston
Maine
Cape May
N.J
Shelton College
Carl McIntire
Frank Gauvry
McIntire
Gauvry
Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Rev. McIntire
Christian Admiral Hotel
Edwin Walker
John Birch
Thurmond
New Jersey Supreme Court
White House
Walker Cisler
Detroit-Edison
Be Content Where You Are Learn From a Wise Maid
A reader asks if travel will lift her spirits, but the maid replies happiness comes from within not from place or possessions. The piece notes some stay content without leaving home and urges facing oneself and inviting God to bring peace before any future travel.
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Paul
Cain
God
Johnson avoids stance as Dirksen amendment looms
The article analyzes President Johnson’s press conference stance on the Dirksen constitutional amendment. It argues the plan could disfranchise city voters if ratified, with urban areas expanding while rural legislatures dominate. It notes Viet Nam policy tensions and predicts a long Senate fight, stressing urbanization’s push for federal action.
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Washington
Johnson
Supreme Court
Department of Urban Affairs
Congress
Dirksen
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Sen
Joseph Clark
Judiciary
Senate
Capitol Hill
Missouri
Jail admissions drop in June says sheriff
A sheriff report shows 31 prisoners received and 32 released in June, reflecting fewer inmates entering jail that month. The release rate exceeded admissions, signaling a lighter month for Morgan County detention.
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Morgan County Red Cross
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