Poll Findings Split by Age Race and Politics on Chicago Police Clash
A Gallup report from Princeton dated September 17 shows 56 percent of U S adults approve Chicago police handling protesters with 31 percent disapproving. Support varies by candidate allegiance with Nixon supporters high and Wallace backers at 71 percent. Whites approve at six in ten while six in ten Black respondents disapprove.
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Princeton
N.J
Chicago
Hubert Humphrey
Nixon
George Wallace
National
HHH
Midwest
South
Protesting Youth More Critical Of Police Actions Says Survey
A public poll of 1507 adults conducted September 3-7 shows young adults in their twenties disapprove of Chicago police handling of Vietnam era protesters at the 1968 convention more than older groups. The study followed intense exchanges among newsmen politicians police and Mayor Daley.
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Richard J. Daley
Chicago
Police and public views on policing and youth unrest
A mix of quotes from a lawyer, a textile manager’s wife, a housewife, and an artist show divided opinions on police actions during clashes. Some defend force as necessary for peace, others condemn it as excessive. The report notes sampling errors and a 2 to 4 point tolerance for nationwide figures.
Letters to the editor defend victory and question antiwar agitators
A Sept 4 1968 public forum letter from Decatur Alabama laments Viet Nam war opposition at home. The writer argues Americans fight the enemy abroad and in classrooms, condemns pro Vietcong protesters, and insists there is no substitute for victory while noting casualties. The piece critiques figures McCarthy and Westover and calls for unity.
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Decatur
Ala
Public Forum
Decatur Daily
Alabama
Africa
France
Vietnam
North Africa
Italy
Korea
Chicago
Far East
Australia
Tokyo
Imonale
McCarthy
Walter Reather
Harry
Tooker
Morgan
Conservative Council
Diagnosis By Computer Next
A discussion on automated medical testing describes a stethoscope shaped computer guiding patients to place suction cups and turn knobs to record ECG and vital data. It notes Hartford Hospital and Mayo Clinic projects using computerized analysis, with trained physicians reviewing results and potential lay interpretation debates.
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Betty John
Hartford (Conn
Conjuncton
Medical Systems Development Laboratory
Washington, D. C
Hartford Hospital
Hartford
Football At Crossroads And The TV World
Russell Baker argues football risks losing its appeal as TV audiences demand edgier action. He jokes about radical rule changes including season-long penalties, guard involvement, and even players attacking stands to restore excitement and match modern American sensibilities.
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Ary TV
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By George Gallup
American Institute of Public Opinion
Humphrey
Nent Tans
Wallace
Pacific
Pt. Mugu
Calif
Fiat
Lockheed
Woodmont
NBC
CBS
ABC
F. B. Richerson
Mayo Clinic
Michael. Viola
National Communicable Disease Center
Bethesda
Russell Baker
N.Y
Daley
National Guard
Bears
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