Editorials reflect on Shafer remarks and a Commonwealth of Excellence
The governor touts a productive two year session with goals of excellence across constitutional revision conservation and more. He admits disappointment over gun control and avoids fixed positions on several bills while noting pending decisions before leaving for a national tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond P. Shafer
Rockefeller
Commonwealth
House
Senate
Pittsburgh
Scranton
Pennhurst
Warner Depuy
Air Force Captain Outlines 20 Megaton Bomb Impact
The Chester Optimist Club heard Air Force Capt. M Joseph Dwyer explain the effects of a 20 megaton bomb on Media. His advice is to distance yourself from the detonation, then stay put and endure until aid arrives, which could take days or longer. The remark ends with a jab about a Pessimist Club.
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Chester Optimist Club
Air Force
M. Joseph Dwyer
Optimist Club
Nixon
Reagan
Rockefeller
Wallace Letter to Editor Attacks Gun Restrictions and War Policy
A Wallace letter criticizes campaign tactics and argues gun restrictions harm law abiding citizens while accusing opponents of using crime and Vietnam to sway votes. It claims hawks defend a strong stance, doves oppose war for varied reasons, and warns against liberal gun laws aiding militants and veterans in acquiring weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vietnam
National Liberation Front
Letters on politics and public interest in America
A reader letter collection discusses U S political dynamics in 1968 with critique of candidates and party divisions. It argues Wallace's rising support could fracture the two party system, warns against high pressure legislation, and condemns politicians and elites for self serving actions and social control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Republican Party
George C. Wallace
Pennsylvania
Repubocrats
Wallace
Washington
Nixon
Nixon as Middle Groundiler in 1968 Nomination Drive
Nixon brokers push for broad acceptance as the party’s centrist choice. Aides report moderate-state support for Nixon over Rockefeller and Reagan, framing him as unifier who can hold together GOP factions amid bitter primary contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Beach
Richard Nixon
Gallup
Nelson Rockefeller
Nixon
Rockefeller
Reagan
Nixon aims to win Black votes in major cities
Victor Riesel reports Nixon plans to attract bloc votes in big city ghettos through black capitalism and outreach to young Black leaders. He cites CORE contact, Wilt Chamberlain support, and fears of a split labor vote from Wallace in industrial areas. The piece notes a major shift in Democratic strategies and voter blocs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Riesel
Washington
Richard M. Nixon
Miami
The
Land
Dick Nixon
Nixon
Hubert Humphrey
Watts
America
Peace and Freedom Party
Freedom and Peace Party
Labor
Afl-Cio Cope
Committee On Political Education
George Wallace
Rank and File
George, Wallace
Wilt Chamberlain
Los Angeles Lakers
Core
Floyd McKissick
Ray Innis
Republican Party
Ray Bliss
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King of the
the Times
Stooges
George €. Wallace
Supreme Court
Sonny
Daily Times
Bruce Bioss
California
Ronald Reagan
Barry Goldwater
Gene McCarthy
Hubert Humphey
Hubert
New York City
Chicago
American Independent Party
Lurleen Wallace
Mr. Wallace
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