Nixon says Humphrey would be toughest Democratic opponent
Former vice president Nixon argues Humphrey would be hardest to beat for the presidency in November. He predicts Kennedy is best bet to win the Democratic nomination and could outpace McCarthy while challenging Humphrey. Nixon believes Kennedy would be his strongest rival if he becomes the nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard M. Nixon
Hubert H. Humphrey
Humphrey
Nixon
Sen
Robert Kennedy
Kennedy
South
Johnson
Eugene McCarthy
McCarthy
Gallup
Nelson Rockefeller
George Wallace
Humphey
Kenney
John F. Kennedy
West Virginia
Abiding Interest In Youth Cited by Court
The Supreme Court, in a sociological tilt, struck down Dallas film classification for minors while approving a more specific law. An eight to one majority affirmed a seller’s conviction under a New York statute for girlie magazines, underscoring states’ strong and abiding interest in protecting youths.
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U.S. Supreme Court
New York
Demolition Lift Promises Move on Federal Office Complex
Summer start planned for two block demolition of Federal Office Complex buildings. A $5.5 million project would boost morale and downtown rejuvenation, though bids on construction remain pending. Court decisions on civil rights and mass picketing are noted as context.
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General Services Administration
Mississippi
Hays Campaign Seeks Simpler Path in Democratic Race
Rep Wayne Hays of Ohio announces he remains an underground option for the Democratic Presidential nomination. His bid has little momentum and modest funds totaling about $2, yet support comes from both Republican and Democratic colleagues seeking a poorer man challenger to the leading campaigns.
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Wayne Hays
Ohio
Congress
Johnson
Hays
Rocky
Republican Party
Adlai
Stevenson
Chicago
Harry Truman
Truman
Post Office privatization sparks wage strike concerns
Rep Robert Nix signals caution as debate grows on turning the Post Office into a government owned corporation. He warns a corporation could enable government wide strikes, noting current rules ban strikes by federal workers and most unions have renounced that right. He calls for serious study by the presidential panel examining the plan.
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Robert N. C. Nix
Pennsylvania
Post Office Department
Visit To A Rumor Factory Reveals Thriving Industry
In Washington a rumor factory thrives amid city disturbances, producing quick hot rumors for bars and hairdressers. Foreman Clarence, 30 years in the field, explains raw materials, distribution via taxi drivers and press clubs, and strict quality control before rumors are franchised to other cities.
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Washington
Clarence
Vietnam
Chicago
The Plainman on Billy the Kid in Northwest Texas
A note suggests Billy the Kid may have wandered Northwest Texas around 1881 with a horse herd and possibly appeared in Old Tascosa. A Baylor County 1881 indictment lists witnesses including Billy the Kid, raising question if it referred to William Bonney or another namesake.
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William Bonney
Billy the Kid
Texas
Old Tascosa
Donnell Dickson
Seymour
Baylor County
Willis Faulk
Hardeman County
Hardiman
W. A. Tackett
Jack Grishman
Sam Watson
Audge Dickson
Baylor
Lubbock
Rich Boys In Trouble In Presidential Sweepstakes
Commentary on Bobby Kennedy and Nelson Rockefeller as rivals and the evolving appeal of middle class voters. The column contrasts Kennedy’s style with Rockefeller’s cautious posture, noting shifts in campaign strategy and public perception amid 1960s political dynamics. It also recounts Baylor County legal history and Judge Joe A. P. Dickson’s storied West Texas career.
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Washington
Bobby Kennedy
Nelson Rockefeller
Dick Nixon
Gene McCarthy
Hubert Humphrey
John F. Kennedy
Barry Goldwater
Bobby
Fidel Castro
A. P. Dickson
Lubbock
Texas
Joe A. P. Dickson
Seymour
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Donnell Dickson
R. S
Henrietta) Cockerell
Matador
West Texas
U S Steel Rejects CIO Demands and Cuts Prices
The U S Steel Corp rejected wage increase demands by the CIO United Steelworkers and cut prices by about 25 million annually as a measure to curb rising living costs. President Truman reiterates willingness to meet Premier Stalin in Washington. A West Texas crowd gathers for a David and Goliath style legal action at the opening of the 128th District Court in Austin. Americans to share less farm production abroad under the European Recovery program in year one.
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J. O. Woodyean
Andrew Taylor
Willis Faulk
Hardiman
Texas
John Brown
Jim Brown
Supreme Court
Lubbock Morning Avalanche
Pittsburgh
U. S. Steel Corp
CIO
United Steelworkers
Washington
Truman
Stalin
Austin
128Th District Court
Texas ‘Tech
Kennedy Seen Favored in Indiana Primary by Private Polls
Two private polls show Robert Kennedy leading in the Indiana May 7 presidential primary over Eugene McCarthy and Roger Branigan. They suggest Kennedy could win even as Branigan campaigns sparsely and McCarthy faces fundraising limits, with broader data indicating Nixon would beat Kennedy in a general head-to-head in Indiana.
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Washington
Robert Kennedy
Indiana
Eugene McCarthy
Roger Branigan
Kennedy
Branigan
McCarthy
John Kraft
Democratic’ Organization
Iniana
Indianapolis
Romney
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Helicopters Seen As Law Enforcements Eye In Wichita Falls
Guest editorials describe local interest in police helicopters as an efficient tool. They cite Lakewood California’s success and broader nationwide experiments, noting early rescue uses and later crime reduction, rooftop sniper spotting, and rapid emergency responses as justification for study and possible local adoption.
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Wichita Falls
Lakewood
Calif
Los Angeles
Patricia
Don Deutsch
Reader's Digest
Los Angeles County
Antelope Valley
Peter J. Pitches
Watts
Sheriff Pitchess
Washington
Lalv
Sky Knight
Hughes Tool Co
Dear Turnrow taxes and moon soil mix tale
Dear Turnrow letters discuss tax concerns and debt transfer across generations. The writer notes permanent tax impact and inheritance of debt, while an aside mentions moon soil resembling Earth and a past farm joke. The piece blends satire with casual farming memory and playful misprints.
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Goldwater
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Rockefeller
Lyndon Johnson
Lubbock County
Marianne
RFK
Goliath
Labor
C. C. McBride
Turnrow
Tunker
Moon
McBride
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