Nixon urged to target Peripheral South for 1968 race
The Ripon Society urges Nixon to abandon hopes for a solid South and capitalize on the Peripheral South comprising Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia with 78 electoral votes. The analysis notes Deep South loyalty to nonpresidential races, Wallace's potential run, and race issues affecting Southern states. Nixon reportedly accepts this strategic shift.
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Burns sees July money flow at 11 percent as economy stabilizes
Chairman Arthur Burns told the Joint Economic Committee that July money flow rose to 11 percent, nearly double the 6 percent pace earlier in the year. He noted the second quarter rate was 4.5 percent and warned against rising federal spending. He favored cutting expenditure increases and resisted tax hikes, asserting the economy is cooling without overheating.
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New Man in Paris David Bruce Takes Key Vietnam Talks Post
David K. E. Bruce arrives in Paris to lead the American team at the Vietnam peace conference. The 72 year old diplomat inherits a stalled process as North Vietnamese negotiators boycott sessions at the Hotel Majestic. Bruce hopes to reopen talks with a higher profile and seek impartial access to POW camp inspections and a full prisoner list amid about 1500 missing or held servicemen.
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Nixon eyes accelerated Vietnam withdrawal plan
President Nixon, pleased by Vietnam progress, aims to pull out 150000 troops before the May 1971 target and harden peace terms. Washington draws up plans for South Vietnam to take over combat within two years while keeping details classified and flexible. By mid-1973, remaining U S forces could be 40000 to 60000.
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Merry Round Merry Round on Chicago Rail Rivalries
A critical look at the Chicago and North Western Railway portrays Ben Heineman as a savvy leader while detailing alleged asset stripping, overdividends, and real estate sales. It argues that under Heineman, Northwest Industries expands holdings, with deteriorating service, rising freight damage, and calls to merge with Milwaukee Road.
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Homeward Bound and Community Letters From Spokane
A Vietnam era homecoming column includes a letter urging families to welcome veterans with patience and humor amid adjusted behavior and language learned overseas. The page also notes Spokane residents Col. Eccles Scott and wife Ruby discuss hunting life, while local readers debate school integration and a public relations view on desegregation efforts.
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