Geese warnings and color news mixed in Sal. dispatch
A long reader note weaves an AP sourced Salinas dispatch about Saigon road geese acting as early warning, the Horatius Goose legend, and a digression on domestic geese. It also touches on anti smoking efforts with lettuce cigarettes, a Texas author’s book review, and Fort Worth Star-Telegram color photo plans for Icecapades era layouts.
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Associated Press
Sal
Eafly
Army
Saigon
U. S
Capitol
Rome
Horatius
Horatius Cocles
Bridge
Honker
Claude
Garner
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Kcornbread
Weatherford
Texas
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mxtar-Telegram
News- 7
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Shreveport
Little Rock
Wallace vows to finish first in race for presidency
Presidential candidate George C. Wallace denounces antiwar demonstrators as treasonous while defending dissent and pledging a military victory in Vietnam. He says nuclear weapons use would be limited to self defense, and advocates a strong U S nuclear posture to deter attack. Wallace and running mate Gen Curtis LeMay spoke at a United Press International editors conference ahead of a Nixon appearance.
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Washington
George C. Wallace
Wallace
Vietnam
North Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh
Alabama
United Press International
U.S
Paris
Curtis LeMay
Air Force
Richard M. Nixon
Clifford's Berlin visit signals U S pledge to defend West Berlin
Defense Secretary Clark M. Clifford plans a West Berlin stop during the October NATO nuclear planning group meeting in Bonn. The trip follows Soviet moves in Central Europe after the invasion of Czechoslovakia and aims to show U S resolve to protect Western rights in Berlin, 100 miles inside East Germany, amid concerns over Russian troop movements into Czechoslovakia and potential consequences for West Germany and NATO.
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Fred Hoffman
Washington
Clark M. Clifford
West Berlin
Soviet Union
Clifford
NATO
Bonn
Berlin
U.S
East Germany
Czechoslovakia
West Germany
Europe
State Department
Brussels
Clifford’s
Supreme Court
International
Cuba
Mexico
Havana
Dubcek
Soviet ‘Union
Middle East
Fred Astaire Near 70 Still Dances On Broadway
In HAL BOYS New York AP profile Fred Astaire, nearing 70, is described as the perennially jaunty showman who danced from Omata to stardom since 1917. He discusses staying active in Finian's Rainbow and reflects on preparation, longevity, and choosing meaningful work over money. Also included are Hubert Humphrey's Pennsylvania swing remarks criticizing Nixon and Wallace, plus Hempstead County Democrats opening headquarters with rally plans.
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HAL Boys
New York
Broadway
Fred Astaire
Omata
Adele
America
Kaiser
Finlan
Fred
Astaire
Andlot
Boy Scouts
Carl P
Learscort Associated Press
Erie
Humphrey
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
George Wallace
Richard Nixon
North
Nixon
Hempstead County Democrats
Ward and Sea Drug Co
Walnut Street
Hempstead County
Democratic
Livestock Coliseum
Fair Park
Money and TV drive Nixon 1968 campaign costs
Nixon campaign managers say the Republican effort may top twenty million dollars with inflation and television outlays. They expect record spending by Humphrey rivals as Maurice H. Stans cites about 150,000 small donors averaging $15 totaling $2.25 million while $4.5 million comes from $1,000 dinners. Nixon aides note ongoing fundraisers and heavy TV expenses, with nine one hour shows planned at $30,000-$40,000 each and $10,000 radio programs, as Nixon tours Washington and Buffalo after a New York stop.
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New York
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon Associates
White House
Nixon
Hubert H. Humphrey
Robert Ellsworth
Humphrey
Maurice H. Stans
Repubiican
GOP
Barry Goldwater
Washington
Buffalo
N.Y
Clinic Here for Crippled Children
The Crippled Children's Division of the Department of Public Welfare will hold a diagnostic and check up clinic on Thursday of 1968 in the Health Unit Armory. Children invited to the clinic may register from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Examining clinicians include Dr. Charles G. Smith orthopaedic surgeon and Dr. Betty Lowe pediatrician from Texarkana. Orthopedic Nursing Consultant is Miss Inez Merritt from the Public Welfare in Little Rock. Volunteers and student helpers from various areas assist, including Delphine Leste and Elaine Hoelscher among others. participants include Red River Vocational School students.
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Department of Public Welfare
Charles G. Smith
Betty Lowe
Texarkana
Inez Merritt
Meraricont of Public Welfare
Little Rock
Arkansas
Delphine Leste
PHN
Lewisville
Elaine Hoelscher
Nashville
Bob Turner
Hope
Lee Ee Stl
Arch Wylie
Pod Rogers
Alma Knox
Red River Vocational School
Mary Alice Kesterson
Mary Evelyn Kesterson
Yeu WoUamson
Connie Campbell
Southest Arkansas Development Council
Bernice Bain
Martha Thompson
Charlie Miller
Supreme Court opens term under shadow of scrutiny
The Supreme Court begins its new term amid controversy over President Johnsons failed bid to elevate Fortas to chief justice and amid protests. The session faces explosive cases on the docket and signals potential activist moves into poverty issues while Senate scrutiny of past decisions weighs on the court.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Barry Schweid
Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Johnson
Abs Fortas
High Court
Senate
Fortas
Earl Warren
George C. Wallace
Warren
Alabama
U.S. Supreme
Group Cuts Deeply Into Housing Fund
Group of lawmakers slashes the administrations request for funds to launch a low income housing program and to expand the food stamp program. The final appropriations bill drops from 270 million to 101 million, with emphasis on only the most essential items.
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John Beckler
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
House Appropriations Committee
House
Congress
Voting Boxes Re established in Two Precincts
Hempstead County Election Commissioners Barry Brown T Porter and Donal Parker report restart of voting boxes in McNab and Rocky Mound precincts enabling registered voters to cast ballots in their precincts for the November election. Both precincts vote at the Baptist Church with boundaries unchanged. Last day to register to vote in the November 5 election is Tuesday October 15.
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Hempstead
Barry Brown
T. ©. Porter
Donal Parker
McNab
Rocky Mound
Navy achievement medal awarded to RD Roger L. Robinson
RD Roger L. Robinson, son of LH. Robinson of Hope Route 4, received the Navy Achievement Medal for meritorious achievement as Senior Radarman aboard the USS Falgout during coordinated operations against the enemy. Also noted are regional civic and school updates including the Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council joining the Associated Country Women of the World, a Hope police weekend report summary, and local education staff assignments and PTA conference plans in Texarkana and surrounding districts.
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RD Roger L. Robinson
LH. Robinson
Hope Rt. 4
Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council
Associated Country Women of the World
Trenniel
Harvey Jamison
Smackover
Hazel C. Joradan
East Lansing
Allies Strive to Spoil Attacks Near Khe Sanh
Thousands of allied troops conducted new offensives in the mountains and foothills southwest of Da Nang and near Khe Sanh to spoil enemy assaults. U.S. Marines and American and South Vietnamese infantry pressed patrols and found stockpiled munitions, while several Allied aircraft were lost to ground fire over three days.
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Vietnam
Associated Press
Senate
U.S
North Vietnam
Thiet
South Vietnam
Khe Sanh
da Nang
Saigon
Navy
Khe’ Sanh
Debates Stalled as Candidates Clash Over Conditions
LITTLE ROCK AP The lieutenant governor race sees no progress as Bill Wells accepts any condition set by Maurice Britt for a debate while Britt demands a joint GOP-Democratic telecast. Wells says time offers exist from KARK TV and plans to meet Britt at 4 PM to finalize. The piece also notes two men investigated by Hope Police with an injury and a separate hospital lure incident at Barry's Quick-Sak on East Third Street.
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Little Rock
Bill Wells
Maurice Britt
Britt
Wells
Karkitv
Lite de Rock
KARK
Hope
Nell Ingram
An A
Moe Ee Eers Long
Milam
Barry
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