Call for constitutional convention in Arkansas urged
The letter criticizes the 1874 Arkansas constitution and warns that patching amendments will not suffice. It proposes a constitutional convention to draft a better framework, noting historical resistance to reform and low voter approval rates for amendments since 1880. Oct 6 1968. Grandison D Royston Jr. great grandson of the 1874 convention president.
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United States
Grandison D, Royston, JR
Johnson Has No Plans for New Chief Justice Nomination
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield said President Johnson has not decided on a new nomination for chief justice. Mansfield noted Johnson would contact him before any nomination and that he does not expect a new pick before Congress adjourns.
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Two Accidents Claim One Life in California and Canada
In Bakersfield California Richard Hinzo 26 escaped serious injury after a collision that killed Roy Stevens 48. Hinzo was later struck by a passing freight train while standing amid wreckage on railroad tracks. The report mentions unrelated market and sprint mentions from Freie Rivieres Quebec and Sweden.
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Baltimore rally tailor made for Wallace crowd in Baltimore Civic Center
About 10 000 attended a Wallace rally at the Baltimore Civic Center. Police used dogs and horses to separate demonstrators as Wallace praised supporters, saluted the crowd, and warned against communists and Nazis. Court actions in Ohio and ballot disputes in multiple states were noted, with Fortas and Cleaver mentioned in broader political context. Cape Wrangel noted as westernmost U S point.
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Alabama
America
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Boston
Hope Hume prometes peace president in 1968 race
AAP reports Hubert H. Humphrey pledges annual US Soviet summit forums for new diplomacy to peace. Nixon opposes expanded bombing and seeks broader diplomacy, while Wallace calls for a negotiated Vietnam settlement and a stronger US stance, even a 30,000 troop surge to curb crime.
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Luncheon speaker Dr Everett Slavens outlines paradoxes of politics
Dr Everett Slavens former Missouri native and Ouachita University history head spoke at the Town and Country weekly luncheon on Paradoxes of Politics. He analyzed Humphrey Nixon and Wallace, noting liberal support loss, Nixon’s hard to pin down stands, and Wallace’s public policy while Alabama’s record on law and order is weak. The blind speaker’s remarks inspired a light bulb sale for blind aid.
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