Balaguer Election Sparks Hopes For Dominican Tranquility
The Dominican Republic eyes improved stability after Joaqin Balaguer defeats Juan Bosch in a peaceful vote. U S officials praise provisional leader Hector Garcia Godoy and consider scaling back the OAS peace force as Balaguer’s inauguration nears, amid fears of renewed unrest from Bosch’s followers and the military.
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Rights session at White House conference sparks FBI reform call
A Howard University delegate at the White House Conference on Civil Rights urged an FBI investigation and replacement of Director J Edgar Hoover. He insisted Hoover should not appoint a successor and proposed a figure like Justice Felix Frankfurter or William O Douglas, a startling suggestion for the time.
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Governors Exit Spotlight Shape GOP 1968 Ticket
Observers note Rockefeller and Scranton vow not to seek presidential bids, shaping a wary Republican field. Polls and infighting linger over 1968 strategy as party leaders navigate internal tensions and public criticisms. Floyd McKissick pushes Viet Nam withdrawal but gains limited traction at the convention.
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New York
Wiliam W. Scranton
Pennsylvania
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GOP
Note On Siberia Inviolable Russian Region Stance
The Soviet Union’s President Nikolai Podgorny declared Siberia an inviolable part of Russia. He warned against any removal or nibbling by Communist China and noted Americans and Russians alike prefer Siberia remain undisturbed.
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Griffin Calls Texas Draft Status Into Question
In a Senate exchange liberal Republican spokesmen criticized Texas draft contributions while Michigan faced draft compliance questions. The dispute touched on regional quotas and volunteer strength, with observers noting possible political motive tied to President Johnson’s administration.
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Campaign finance reform urges tighter limits and policy
President Johnson warns that current campaign funding tactics from unions and corporations risk undermining democracy and calls for strict disclosure and spending caps. He notes enforcement challenges across parties and urges Congress to curb money in federal campaigns to reduce perceived buying of elections.
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Shapp Pennsylvania bid seen as lifeline for Humphrey hope
Humphrey aides fear losing party leadership to Robert Kennedy. Milton Shapp’s bid for Pennsylvania governor is viewed as crucial to bolster Humphrey and place a loyal ally in a key eastern state. Unofficial sedections reportedly back Shapp with unlimited help, while the Humphrey office denies favoritism to other Democratic nominees.
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Humphrey Shapp Alignment and Thant Vietnam Stance Clash
The piece argues Humphrey advisers view Kennedy allies as main political foe with 1968 and 1972 contests looming. It notes Shapp's rising role, Florida primary shifts, and Thant pressure for Vietnam peace while U S strategy resists Geneva talks amid North Vietnam and China rejection.
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Kennedy
Washington News Briefs From 1916 Including Bank and Court Rulings
News items note 98 percent of four mills to close by tomorrow per Millers National Federation to Senate Small Business committee. Texas Tech grants degrees to about 190 graduates in open air ceremonies on campus. Senator Vandenburg warns against weakening Army strength while seeking peacetime pacts. Supreme Court rulings broaden press latitude and ban interstate bus racial segregation. Virgil Whitaker comments on epistemology from Stanford. A small town profile highlights locals known for gossip.
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Millers National Federation
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Dire Peace Threat Behind De Gaulle NATO Rift
Henry J. Taylor argues that Charles de Gaulle’s France withdraws from NATO and pursues an independent nuclear force, weakening Western security. He warns that a militarily independent Germany within Europe could heighten Soviet fears and risk a broader conflict, with U.S. and allied credibility at stake.
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Houston Plan Tests Amber Countdown Traffic Signals
The city of Houston will install countdown amber signals at dangerous intersections to show nine seconds of green remaining before the amber phase begins. Officials hope the visible warning reduces accidents as drivers gauge their remaining time and avoid running red lights.
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Most Perfect Woman in England Chosen by Computer Judge
The Great Britain contest to pick England’s most perfect woman used a computer as sole judge. After evaluating six finalists’ statistics, the machine reportedly decided in about two minutes, prompting skepticism about human ability to judge beauty and the machine’s authority.
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TV prompts reader to seek print amid ads and chatter
A reader muses on television’s impact on reading. He recalls flipping channels to a war film and a country musician, then notes a General Motors travel safety ad touting quick meals. He jokes about a cheeseburger every hour and his kids' travel habits.
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