Independent newspaper staff listing continues through the era
A readable archival block lists H Ridder publisherDatiel 1 Redter co publisher Samet Cameroni general manager Harald M dines Aust to publisher Bernard J Ridder Jr business manager Willian W Broom editor Malcolm Epley artist editor Dean ON editorial page editor Alster B Sires executive editor Sterling Bennit managing editor L A Collins Sr editorial columnist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dlerman H. Ridder
Datiel 1. Redter
Samet ©. Cameroni
Harald M. Dines
Bernard J. Ridder Jr
Willian W. Broom
Malcolm Epley
Dean ON
Discontent Threatens Political Faith in Two Democracies
The piece compares Johnson and Wilson era discontent in the United States and Britain, noting declines in popularity, lack of clear alternatives, and rising cynicism. It argues elections, primaries, and campaigns, despite costs and demagoguery, remain the only remedy to heal the body politic as dates approach in both nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Johnson
Peaceniks
Warhawks
Wilson
Labor
House of Commnons
Edward Heath
United States
Porson
There Is Something About Cats
County supervisors are asked to require licensing of wild and exotic animals including the boa constrictor. The public favors zoos for such creatures and pet owners face an outnumbered stance. When cats are added to the same ordinance, larger opposition is likely. The defenders of cats are numerous nationwide.
Cats and licenses spark county debate on stray felines
Adlai Stevenson noted rats resist laws while L S Hollinger cites excess cats on homes. He proposes kennel licenses for owners with more than three adult cats. Cities such as Long Beach pass similar rules, but enforcement remains scarce. Officials may enact and ignore the issue, easing the burden on inspectors and cats alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
L. 5. Hollinger
Long Beach
War Talk and Local Incident Echo Tension in Town
A reader blasts peaceniks and endorses total war against North Vietnam. In a separate incident, a colored man in a late-evening intoxicated state was helped by police and an escort to a taxi, with officials noting his car later.
Wisconsin May Be the Big Primary
The April 2 Wisconsin primary is shaping up as the most important 1968 presidential trial run due to a revised primary law and its timing, overshadowing New Hampshire’s kickoff. The result could influence momentum for next year’s nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
New Hampshire
Wisconsin
A& Tor
Melvin Laird
Michigan
Goy
George Ramney
Richard Nixon
Laird
California
Ronald Reagan
Milwaukee
Reagan
Rodney
Nixon
Wisconsin primary seen as test for Johnson and GOP hopes
Wisconsin stands as a microcosm of the U S electorate with a diverse mix of ethnic, economic and liberal to conservative views. The revised primary law allows voters to express a dislike for any candidate, possibly yielding more no than yes votes for Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
U.S
Milwaukee
Madison
Johnson
White House
Robert Knowles
Warren Knowles
Alabama
George Wallace
Robert Kennedy
Dn.y
The Case for Using Politics in America
Two recent developments offer hope for sensible politics. The Chicago New Politics convention’s collapse exposes the failure of that approach, while Daniel Moynihan urges liberals to work within the party system, move away from Washington centric rule, and consider partnerships with conservatives for social stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New Politics
Chicago
National Board of Americans For Democratic Action
Daniel P. Moynihan
Moynihan
ADA
Fragments On U S Politics By Moynihan
The piece contrasts Frederic Collins and the Senate duo Joseph Clark and Hubert Humphrey. It argues splinter blocs hurt political cohesion, cites the ADA’s rigidity, and notes 1984 results hint at liberal dominance in a two party system as Moynihan advocates working with political managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Joseph Clark
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Senate
Hubert Humphrey
Ag Clark
ADA
Moynihan
Washingtons oath marks historic moment for capital city
Walter E. Washington, great grandson of a slave, takes oath as mayor of the capital, while portraits of George and Martha Washington frame the East Room. The ceremony sparks reflection on American history from colonial Washington to today and features remarks on urban issues and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Washington
White House
Walter E. Washington
George
Martha Washington
City of
Potomac
Major L'Enfant
Sam Houston
Alexas
Mexico
Alabama
Supreme Court
U.S. Information Agency
Lyndon Johnson
United States
Walter Washington
New Mayor of Washington Emerges From Tumultuous Era
The article portrays Walter Washington, a Southern-born leader born in Dawson Georgia, rising to mayor of Washington D C. It notes Lyndon Johnson’s praise and outlines Washingtons background in Jamestown Arkansas and Howard University and his work on slum clearance urban renewal and housing. It highlights his cross racial cabinet partners and his role in New York riot suppression via youth programs.
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Thomas Fletcher
San Diego
Washington
Dawson
Georgia
South
Jamestown
Nly
Godina
Howard University
Washington, D.C
MOS
John Lindsay
New York
Manhattan
Detroit
Buffalo
Newark
Twins and Supertwins by Amran Scheinfeld review
Nat Honig reviews Amran Scheinfelds book Twins and Supertwins from Lippincott. The work surveys identical and fraternal twins, triplets, quads and quints, explaining hereditary and nonhereditary influences on shared illnesses and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scheinfeld
Nat Honig
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Town Meeting
Total War
Ho Chi Minh
Vietnam
Hanoi
Peking
Moscow
North Vietnam
Huntington Park
D. G, Acker
Albert Eisele
Frederic Collins
Enfant
T'Enfant
Drew Pearson
Amran Scheinfeld
Lippincott
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