Johnson bows out of reelection bid and War policy stance
Our Daily Bread notes Lyndon B Johnson’s decision to exit the campaign, arguing his war stance has shaped public opinion while domestic policies have spurred critique. The piece reflects on Democratic disarray, McCarthy Kennedy Humphrey dynamics, and the party’s drafting crisis amid a divided electorate.
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Johnson Appeals for Reason in Election Year Address
In Chicago President Johnson urged reason and responsibility to prevail amid election year frenzy during his first public appearance since leaving politics. He spoke to the National Association of Broadcasters, calling for fairness and honesty from broadcasters and candidates alike. In Hue, two American women, Sandra Johnson and Dr. Marjorie Nelson, were freed by the Viet Cong and released to U.S. hands for medical evaluation. In Japan, two strong earthquakes struck causing one death and 22 injuries with no reported major damage.
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Hempstead County Circuit Court Set To Convene Tuesday
The April term of Hempstead County Circuit Court opens at 9 30 a m on Tuesday April 2 with Judge William Arnold II presiding and William F Denman Jr as Prosecuting Attorney Prosect jurors summoned include Ned Ray Purtle John J Wilson Coy Lee Hutson David Wayne Burke Bennie Mitchell James W Connelly Lynn Franks Lake Bryant Paul Church Monroe Kent See CIRCUIT COURT
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Hempstead County
William Arnold II
William F. Denman Jr
Ned Ray Purtle
John J. Wilson
Coy Lee Hutson
David Wayne Burke
Bennie Mitchell
James W. Connelly
Lynn Franks
Lake Bryant
Paul Church
Monroe Kent
Circuit Court
Many Things Learned From Morning Mail Columnist Declares
HAL BOYLE surveys odds and ends from mail lessons and trivia. He notes pets near kids with mumps is risky, explains why footballs are cowhide, and traces sports and scent history. He cites quotes from Mark Sullivan and Mark Twain, and muses on travel, Napoleon, and mood disorders.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Shakerspeare
Napoleon Bonaparte
Harriman Chosen for New Peace Mission With Viet Cong
W Averell Harriman, 76, longtime diplomat and former Union Pacific leader, is tapped for a peace mission with North Vietnam. President Johnson said Harriman and Soviet Ambassador Llewellyn Thompson would travel to Geneva or another suitable site as soon as Hanoi agrees to a conference.
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William Moran
Associated Press
Washington
W. Averell Harriman
Harry S. Truman
John F. Kennedy
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North Vietnam
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U.S
Llewellyn Thompson
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Hanot
New Trial Ordered in Magnolia Man Case
Arkansas Supreme Court overturned a Columbia Chancery Court ruling and ordered a new trial over Dr. Joe F. Rushton of Magnolia who faced $158,230 for endorsing rates at First National Bank of Magnolia to Numark Manufacturing Co. The decision, written by Associate Justice Conley Byrd, faulted the trial court for allowing attorney Eckart Jr. to testify despite Rushton’s objections and for not invoking the rule against him remaining in the courtroom during witnesses.
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Local Plant Declared Bankrupt in Arkansas
Southern Playwood Corporation of Hope was declared bankrupt by Referee Arnold M. Adams after a petition filed by the company. Receiver Crit Stuart Jr. was appointed to operate the plant and may lease it to Wynnewood Products of Dallas for 2000 dollars monthly pending bankruptcy sale. Assets were 669,506 with debts totaling 1,010,510.58 including 386,942 secured and 595,516.08 unsecured. Taxes and back wages shown, president Shattuck resigned. First creditors meeting set for 11 a.m. April 16 in Texarkana federal court.
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Crafton
John Shattuck
Federal District Court
Texarkana
Lincoln High Elects Student Council Officers
Lincoln High students elected officers for the student council on March 15. Elected were Ray Floyd president James Pryor vice president Katie White secretary Bennie Mural Stuart assistant secretary Linda Watson treasurer Angela Fellows business manager Wanda Martin reporter Kenneth Green chaplin. Installation will be May 3 in the school gymnasium Alvin Williamson is reporter and Mrs Everlyn Williamson adviser.
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Ray Floyd
James Pryor
Katie White
Bennie Mural Stuart
Linda Watson
Angela Fellows
Wanda Martin
Kenneth Green
Chaplin
Alvin Williamson
Everlyn Williamson
Johnson halts most North Vietnam bombing to push peace talks
President Johnson orders a halt in U S bombing of almost 90 percent of North Vietnam, inviting talks with Ho Chi Minh. Britain and the Soviet Union urged to help, while Hanoi would need to show restraint. Some strikes against Khe Sanh area continue, with possible early end if North Vietnam agrees to limits. See BOMBINGS
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Washington
Johnson
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Southeast Asia
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Britain
Soviet Union
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South Vietnam
United States
Khe Sanh
Johnson ends bid in revocable decision reshaping 1968 race
President Johnson says he will neither seek nor accept another term, signaling a revocable move that upends the race. Sen Robert F Kennedy rises as Democratic front runner while Eugene McCarthy lags. Nixon is seen as the front runner for Republicans amid draft-rockefeller activity. Defense officials announce a three phase reserve mobilization plan potentially involving about 60 000 personnel in coming months.
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McCarthy
Washington
Johnson says he will not seek another term for president
Amid a nationwide address Johnson declares his decision is irrevocable and will not run again. He calls for unity as divisions widen and outlines a pause in North Vietnam bombing as a peace step, prompting immediate political reaction nationwide.
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Minnesota
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One Man One Vote Rule Says Court
The Supreme Court ruled local government must follow one person one vote. The 5-3 decision applies to about 60,000 local government units nationwide. Justice Byron White delivered the opinion in Midland County Texas where Mayor Hank Avery urged population based apportionment.
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Commissioners Court
Strike Idles Ceylon Ports
In Colombo Ceylon 28 000 dock workers walked off the job halting port operations amid a dispute over employment and union tactics. Police moved to quell tensions after the government threatened dismissal while extending a 40 day window for resolution.
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