Goldwater Eyes Four Running Mates for 1968 Ticket
Senator Barry Goldwater weighs potential East Coast running mates as he nears the 1968 nomination. Names floated include Gov. William Scranton, Sen. Thruston Morton, Rep. William Miller, and Gov. James Rhodes, with emphasis on balancing the ticket against Democratic rivals.
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Walter R. Mears
Washington
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Pennsylvania
William W. Scranton
Thruston B. Morton
Kentucky
William E. Miller
New York
James A. Rhodes
Tyson Endorses Abolition Of Justice Of The Peace System
Assistant Atty. Gen. John C. Tyson told Girls State delegates that Alabama lawyers view the justice of the peace system as outdated and want it abolished. He cited slow transportation and limited access to circuit courts and noted federal courts will hear more state cases as Congress grants authority. Tyson outlined state court duties and the AG office role. Seven hypothetical city mayors were elected during the assembly.
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Montgomery
John C. Tyson
Alabama
Tyson
Congress
Becky Foreman
Attala
Mary Alves
Guntersville
Sharon Nichols
Double Springs
Sandy Eason
Muscle Shoals
Harriett Bostick
Red Bay
Carolyn Freeman
Cullman
Sherry Salter
Sylacauga
Cullman GOP Plans Six Candidates Against Democrats
Cullman County Republicans announce six contenders for county offices in November. Melvin Smith will face Ruth Gasser for circuit court clerk. Other contests include probate judge, revenue chairman, and three board of education seats with both Democratic and Republican nominees listed for each race.
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Cullman
Cullman County
Melvin Smith
Ruth Gasser
GOP
Leo Creel
Hanceville
Board of Revenue
James Moody
Missionary Grove
Danvil West
Board of Education
O. H. Federer
Derlon ‘Harbison
Holly Pond
Melvin, Smith
Marvin Brannan
Hoyt Perdue
Jim Ray
Buiell Hale
Luci Does The Frug At White House Party
President Johnson leads the clapping as Luci Johnson aged 16 and her partner Ricky Keeton 17 dance the Frug for a White House audience at a late night party. Guests include Prime Minister Krag’s party and embassy crowds while Luci’s sister Lynda hosts a later hamburger gala for presidential scholars.
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Washington
Johnson
White House
Luci
Ricky Keeton
Houston
Tex
Peter Duchin
Eddie Duchin
Jens Otto Krag
Denmark
Krags
Lynda
David Lefeve
Albany
N.Y
Still One Qualified In Cullman Race
Cullman candidates may begin qualifying next Tuesday for the by election. The period runs to July 7 at 5 p.m. So far only former Mayor W. J. Nesmith has announced his candidacy. Nesmith served two terms as mayor, ending in 1956, and said he will qualify at a proper time.
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Sylvania
Ohio
Kentucky
Rhodes
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Air Force Reserve
Goldwater
Morton
Republican National Committee
Senate
Miller
Congress
House
Republican Congressional Committee
New York State
Cullman
W. J. Nesmith
Nesmith
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Arizona
Associated Press
Cleveland
Los Angeles
California
Penn
Hudson
Archdale
Belk
Dacron
Esquire
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