29 Aug 1967
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1967
Page
1
Washington and Hong Kong reports outline a rift between U S military leaders and civilian chiefs over bombing North Vietnam. Gen. Wallace Greene and Gen. Harold Johnson testified amid hints of stronger air action, while McNamara urged limited escalation and Stennis pressed for clarity on strategy and end goals.
In Mississippi, a historic surge saw about 50 Negroes win county races and a few nominate for statewide posts as a record turnout surpassed 600,000 in the Democratic primary results. The slate included contenders for governor and lieutenant governor, with registered Black voters contributing to the unprecedented participation and placement in the elections across 18 counties and several offices.
London reports Prime Minister Harold Wilson restructured his government, appointing himself as the economic lead to tackle rising unemployment. Key changes include younger replacements and the departure of figures such as Herbert Bowden and Douglas Jay. Peter Shore will head the economic affairs post, while Bowden moves to head the ITA after a peerage.
In San Mateo, Shirley Temple is seen as highly likely to run for Congress. Alhearn speculates she could win broad support, while her husband Charles Black denies a Reagan adviser’s claim she will run. A news conference was arranged to address the rumors.
Detroit news reports the United Auto Workers union will present three ambitious contract proposals to Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler as talks heat up amid a possible strike. Auto makers expect rejection and aim to renew bargaining before current deals expire in September and October.
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