President urged to confront crime amid RFK assassination fallout
In a call for urgent action, editors urge the President and officials to publicly back strong law enforcement. They argue the nation must uphold laws from petty acts to murder and pressure the Supreme Court, claiming the public will back decisive measures to restore order during a crime war crisis. Local readers in Lubbock are reminded to support officials and officers in their difficult mission.
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Supreme Court
United States Senate
United States
Kennedy Family Sends and Receives Widespread Sympathy
The death of Senator Robert Kennedy draws sincere expressions of sympathy and admiration for the Kennedy family from friends and former critics alike. The article notes repeated tragedies within the family, including the deaths of Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. and John F. Kennedy, and Edward Kennedy surviving a 1964 plane crash, framing a nation in mourning and reflection.
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Robert Kennedy
Kennedy
Joseph
Rose Kennedy
Leavin
Edward Kennedy
Massachusetts
Kennedy Brothers
Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr
John F. Kennedy
Inflation hits majority of U S families shoppers cut purchases
A poll shows most American families feel hurt by inflation and have changed shopping habits. Rising prices force smaller purchases and the same spending buys less merchandise, challenging the idea that a little inflation helps business.
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U.S
Gorton’s Altruism Note Spurs U S Support For Small Nations
Australian Prime Minister John Gorton urged American readers to see U S aid as essential to protect small nations in Asia. He spoke at the National Press Club and described Vietnam as a test of whether states or individuals advance humanity, urging a broader defense collaboration among Southeast Asian nations.
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Washington
Vietnam
America
Australia
John G. Gorton
Far Pacific
Gorton
National Press Club
United States
Southeast “Asia
Southeast Asia
Great Britain
New Zealand
Malaysia
Singapore
Britain
Asia
Red China
Soviet Union
Nixon eyes Bush as running mate suggestion from Billy Graham
The report says evangelist Billy Graham suggested Rep. George Bush of Texas for Vice President to Richard Nixon. Nixon shows interest and weighs Bush despite his limited electoral experience and lack of national clout.
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Washington
Billy Graham
Richard M.nixon
Rep
George Bush
Texas
Bush
New
Nixon
Evans
Eugene McCarthy
Graham
New York
George
Champion
Chase Manhattan
Atlanta
Fletcher ‘Thompson
Georgia
Thompson
Prescott Bush
Connecticut
John Tower
Tower
Ronald Reagan
California
Americans For Constitutional Action
Houston
Housing plan for six million units over ten years proposed
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Robert C. Weaver urges Congress to back a federal program to provide six million housing units in the next decade. He argues private sector cooperation with government is essential to revitalize urban America and meet the projected housing and related industry demands.
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Robert CG. Weaver
Housing and Urban Development
Washington
Congress
America
Management Association
Thoughtful Reflections on Framing and Dissent in Reagan Era
The item contrasts a 30 year old one cent frame with a now dollar frame and an eleven cent dollar, then quotes a Republica Congressional Committee Newsletter reflecting debates over individual rights and social change. Governor Ronald Reagan of California is criticized for labeling dissent as anarchy.
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Ennan Baker
Australia
Republica Congressional Committee
Ronald Reagan
California
Plainview man elected vice president of Texas Elks
Glen D. Chase of Plainview was elected vice-president of the Texas State Elks association at the annual Beaumont convention. Dedication ceremonies and open house for Camp Las Leonitas near Buffalo Lakes will be conducted this afternoon. Dr. William H. Alexander of Oklahoma City will give the address at the Tech graduation for 749 students in 1948.
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Plainview
Glen D. Chase
Texas State Elks Association
Beaumont
Camp
Las Leonitas
Girl Scouts
Southwest
Plains
Buffalo Lakes
First Christian Church of
Oklahoma City
Tech
Kennedy era policy criticized by South Vietnam officials
In Paris, South Vietnam officials scrutinize U.S. policy linked to Kennedy era adviser W Averell Harriman. They question Laos and Vietnam strategy, noting the gap between rhetoric and action in Geneva and Laos. The piece urges Johnson to replace Harriman to restore confidence with Saigon and push talks with North Vietnam.
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W. Averell
Paris
Johnson
St. Ie Michingen
Laos
Arriman
Ob Dt Ag
Kennedy
Bay of Pigs
Telstar
Moscow
Peking
North Vietnam
United States
U. S
Vietnam
Dominican Republic
Robert F. Kennedy
Fdr
Yalta
America
Free World
Harriman
Yalta Agreement
Saigon
W. Averell Harriman
Harfinyah
Xuan Thuy
Nothing New In Campus Unrest Across the Nation
A guest editorial notes ongoing student unrest from coast to coast over Vietnam era protests and campus ties to defense contractors. It contrasts today’s demonstrations with 1930s debate and hints at demands for higher faculty input and campus guest policies.
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Institute For Defense Analysis
Central Intelligence Agency
University of Texas
Dartmouth
Alemain
Macon
Telegraph
Jest For Fun Count Candidates In Sleepless Night
Robert Sylvester reports in New York News on a humorous nightly countdown of political candidates as a lighthearted reflection on sleep deprivation and election season mood.
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Robert Sylvester
New York News
Yielding's Vacuum Carnival Spurs Phone Sales Boost
Yielding's downtown Birmingham store operates a carded sales program for large housewares items. Each February the Spring Housewares Carnival offers vacuum cleaner repair clinics with factory reps, reduced overhaul prices, and a merchandise prize for the oldest vacuum. The 1967 event generated $1,200 in service and accessory sales and 30 new vacuum sales.
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Yeilding
Birmingham
Ala
Yielding
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