Debates Spark in Democratic Primary Fight
Kennedy and McCarthy clash in a high profile national debate on ABC, set for prime time across most of the nation. Oregon victory boosted McCarthy, Kennedy resumes campaigning in California as Humphrey sits out. Kennedy and McCarthy will answer questions with limited direct exchanges, moderated by Frank Reynolds. Humphrey remains sidelined with a routine medical checkup at Bethesda Naval Hospital.
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Old Marker Incident Where Fireman Was Killed
A fragment notes an 1892 incident involving a fireman killed during a labeled event at an old marker. The editor asks Ms. Frazier for enlightenment and urges reporting to readers, hinting at a heroic angle and a night storage scene.
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Death Toll Rising With Holiday Weekend Traffic
National traffic deaths climbed during the extended holiday, with 154 fatalities counted so far in the four day period and a projected 625 to 725 more possible by Sunday midnight. Rain and fog reduced travel, while cool northern temperatures dampened activity during what is the first warm weather holiday.
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Obituaries from May 27 1968 span multiple regions and figures
Obituaries report Samuel H Comer of Waldo at 77 with survivors including wife and children, and services set in Magnolia. in New York William R McAndrew 53 NBC News president dies after Bronxville accident. in London Maj Gen Sir Stewart Menzies 78 MI6 head during WWII. in Ottawa Sen C G Power 80 longtime Canadian parliamentarian dies.
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Light Lunch for Gorton and guests at Johnson City
President Johnson served a Mexican style midday meal described as a light lunch to visiting Prime Minister and Mrs. John G. Gorton and ranch guests in Johnson City Texas. The menu included enchiladas tacos beans tamales chile con queso guacamole salad strawberries with whipped cream and cookies.
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Navy shifts search depth for Scorpion amid hoax fears
The Navy moved 12 ships offshore from Norfolk to extend the search for the submarine Scorpion, abandoning a near shore effort after a possible hoax. Crank calls to families of the 99 crew prompted heightened security as investigators probe the transmission and the source of the signal.
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Mothers urge halt to disorder after West End shootings
Mrs James Groves appeals at a news conference to end the violence following the deaths of her 14 year old son James and 19 year old Mathias Browder in looting incidents. Browder was shot by liquor store owner W J Bersger who faced manslaughter charges and bond was set at 5000. Groves was killed by Patrolman Charles Noe with no action taken against the officer. About 2000 National Guardsmen remained on West End perimeter after an agreement with Mayor Schmied and militant Negroes to volunteer as marshals. Guardsmen aided firemen during Thursday night’s disturbances as fires were fought and calls surged past fifty. The article notes the first monthly Social Security benefits were paid for January 1940.
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Farley Celebrates 80th Birthday at Yankee Stadium
New York AP reports James A. Farley former postmaster general and Roosevelt associate marked his 80th birthday by taking two grandchildren to a double header at Yankee Stadium in New York Thursday.
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Peace Talks Speed Up Fighting in Vietnam War
AP report notes Paris talks intensify hostilities as both sides seek leverage. U.S. sources foresee continued escalation with neither side likely to secure decisive victory soon. Saigon recalls Lodge’s 1966 urging to apply maximum pressure for peace terms. A U.S. evacuation at Kham Duc followed a threatened overrun, framed by officials as a victory.
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Arkansas Tax Fight and Welfare Funding Debate
Rockefeller criticized a late session move to divert 500000 from contingency funds for welfare and nursing homes while bills to raise cigarette and tobacco taxes failed in the House. The Senate approved a two cent cigarette tax hike and 20 percent cigars tax but lacked needed votes.
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Governor weighs tax plan and special session risk
Friday May 31 1968 remarks by Governor Rockefeller stress the need for a major tax program in 1969 and acknowledge possible use of a special session if the fund transfer bill fails. He may allow the dog track bill to become law without his signature but deems it bad, granting broad Racing Commission powers over Southland Racing Corp of West Memphis.
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