Determination in U.S. needed for 1968 Vietnam shifts
The piece surveys U S and world hopes for changes in the Vietnam conflict in 1968. It notes possible peace talks, Johnson’s five point plan, and pressure on allies. cites casualties in Vietnam, North Vietnamese denial of compromise, and calls for stricter action and anti Communist moves to secure progress. It highlights figures like Johnson and Ho Chi Minh and mentions Cambodia’s Sihanouk and the Demilitarized Zone.
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Vietnam
Johnson
Saigon
North
Hanoi
Communist Party
Nhan Dan
Ho Chi Minh
Cambodia
Norodom Sihanouk
Demilitarized Zone
North Vietnam
Southeast Asia
China
Pmcsure T
Asia
Hill publicizes highway safety from the Texas Secretary of State
The article notes John Hill, Texas Secretary of State, urged Texans to drive safely during the holiday period. It suggests his sudden concern may stem from possible gubernatorial ambitions with the Democratic Party, implying political motivations behind his safety campaigns.
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Texas
Yuletide
John Hill
Bro. Hill
Hill
Sec't'ry
GOP Favorite Sons in 1968 Nomination Ballet Box
Washington sources weigh how Governors Rockefeller Rhodes Shafer Volpe Kirk Reagan and others may remain uncommitted until the convention at Miami Beach. Some see Nixon or a late push for Rockefeller as possible front runners, while leaders warn the field remains fluid and strategic inaction may backfire.
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Lneup
Nelson Rockefeller
New York
James Rhodes
Ohio
Raymond Shafer
Pennsylvania
John Volpe
Massachusetts
Claude Kirk
Florida
Ronald Reagan
California
Charles Percy
Mlinois
Comm Tower
Texas
Clifford Case
Newersey
Pet
Rockefeller
Miami Beach
Richard Nixon
Rhodes
Shafer
Volpe
Nixon
Reagan
Palm Beach
The Post-Christmas Letdown Reflections on Holiday Burnout
A wartime era style poem and commentary describe the emotional dip after Christmas. The piece notes cultural expectations, financial strain from holiday bills, and the melancholy that follows the holiday buildup as people question its worth. It frames a universal holiday fatigue rather than a specific event.
Great Need Is Tolerance in Wartime America
A Washington column argues that Vietnam War protests erode national tolerance, fueling distrust of peaceful dissent. Lou Harris polls show rising doubt and growing support for Johnson’s policy, while McCarthy’s stance reflects war-era political tension. The piece urges preserving civil rights and lawful protest amid upheaval.
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Washington
Main Street
Bobby Kennedy
Louis Harris
Harris
Black Power
Bully Boys
Carlson to retire from U.S. Senate amid praise
Frank Carlson, 74, announces retirement after 33 years in the Senate and service as Kansas governor and state legislator. He cites party readiness to offer distinguished service with a younger generation, noting strong support in Kansas and among Washington colleagues.
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Frank Carlson
U.S. Senate
Kansas
Republican Party
United States Senate
Carlson
Viet Critics Hear Soldier's Plea For Support Back Home
Ray Cromley reports a Vietnam veteran’s plea addressing American critics. A Navy chaplain and other soldiers describe humanitarian work in Vietnam and urge informed, compassionate support for the U S effort, warning against moral desertion and simplistic condemnation.
More Amusing Mrs Richard Lloyd Jones Dies at 92
The Tulsa Tribune notes the death of Mrs Richard Lloyd Jones widow of the paper's founder at age 92. She discussed the hippie era with a child days before passing and valued truth over fronts. Her lifelong advocacy included women’s suffrage and other causes, with pride in battles won.
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Hillsboro
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Hill Country
South Plains
Cotton Belt
Lubbock
Cotton Committee of Texas
National Cotton Council
Dallas
American Cotton Congress
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Richard Lloyd Jones
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Tulsa Tribune
Williams targets chewing research funds in federal grant
U.S. Senator John J. Williams of Delaware criticizes a 142000 dollar Health Education and Welfare grant for chewing research at Case Western Reserve College in Ohio. Dentists report chewing aids athletes and cows, while Williams questions government spending and cites potential neurotic bases.
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John J. Williams
Delaware
Williams
Department of Health Education and Welfare
Case-Western Reserve College
Cleveland
Ohio
Wouike
Leo Durocher
Big Spring Herald
Cassius Clay Lawyer Suing Him for 200000
A Washington observer reports Cassius Clay faces a $200000 lawsuit from his lawyer over a defamation case. The piece notes the case could influence his perceived chances on a possible acquittal while the Johnson White House entertains jazz stars and Broadway acts, aided by syndication from the Chicago Tribune New York Syndicate.
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Washington Observer
White House
Bob Hope
Danny Kaye
Mcfiride
Chicago
Tribune-New - York Syndicate
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