Insolent Proposal Rejected in Case of Political Blackmail
The piece accuses Senator Kennedy and allies of attempting to pressure President Johnson into forming a blue ribbon commission critiquing U.S. Southeast Asia policy. It links Kennedy to past failures like the Bay of Pigs and Cuba missile inspections, framing the demand as political blackmail and impudence.
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United States
Robert F. Kennedy
Johnson
U.S
Southeast Asia
Kennedy
Theodore Sorensen
Bobby
John F. Kennedy
Robert
Soviet Union
Aban
Doned
Vietnam
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Commission
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
White House
Clark Clifford
Breath Test for Texas Drivers Could Cut Alcohol Crashes
Houston's E E Edmondson Jr advocates adoption of Britain's on the spot breath test to curb drunken driving. The system uses a breath sample in crystals that turn green, guiding police to station testing and fair treatment. He argues it would deter impaired driving and ease officer judgment in stopping suspects.
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Texas
E. E. Edmondson, Jr
Houston
Texas Safety Association
Britain
Mr. Edmondson
Banowsky to Leave Lubbock for Pepperdine Executive Role
The Broadway Church of Christ community regrets Dr. William S. Banowsky will depart around June 1 to become Pepperdine College executive vice president in Los Angeles. He will lead development of a second Pepperdine campus and a campaign to raise about 12 million dollars, partnering with Dr. M Norvel Young.
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Broadway Church of Christ
William S. Banowsky
Lubbock
Pepperdine College
Los Angeles
Doctor Banowsky
Broadway Church
M. Norvel Young
Pepperdine
Lubbock Christian College
Abilene Christian College
Mauritius Becomes Independent Nation Amid Unrest
Mauritius declares independence as Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam is sworn in as prime minister. Racial clashes erupt between Moslem followers and Creoles. British troops disembark from Singapore to restore order. Observers note global parallels in nations grappling with race and power.
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Mauritius
Indian Ocean
Seewoosagur Ramgoolam
Singapore
United States
Rhodesia
South Africa
Britain
London surgeon amputates wrong leg in bold error escalator
A London surgeon who recently performed an amputation on the wrong leg tops a dentist who pulled the wrong tooth in a striking display of clinical missteps, highlighting ongoing concerns about misdiagnosis and surgical accuracy in medical practice.
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London
Misleading Inferences From New Hampshire Primary
Analysis argues that New Hampshire results mislead about support for Johnson and McCarthy due to write-in votes and ballots. It notes Johnson’s strong write-in tally, McCarthy’s on ballot gains, and questions whether results predict November outcomes or reflect war policy views.
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New Hampshire
Johnson
Sen
Eugene McGarthy
Mr. Johnson
McCarthy
Vietnam
Nixon
Inc
Barry Goldwal
Yan
Nelson Rockefeller
Imney
Congress
Hawks
Doves
Henry Cabot Lodge
Lodge
Rockefeller
Barry Goldwater
United States
George Romney
Ohio Republicans to pick secret pol after Oregon primary
In Columbus Ohio a secret political move is planned by the Ohio Republican party to select a pollster or strategist early in June just after the May 28 Oregon Presidential primary. This indicates strategic timing tied to the national contest and internal party considerations.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Republican Party
Oregon
Ohio may hold key to GOP nomination in Oregon clash
Ohio party leaders fear a Rockefeller victory in Oregon May 28 could swing 58 delegates and momentum toward his White House bid. Nixon remains challenged by McCarthy in New Hampshire and Wisconsin while Rockefeller's Oregon run shapes Ohio support and possible Chicago fate.
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Neilson Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Nixon
Ohio
Richard M. Nixon
Washington
Dick Nixon
Gene McCarthy
New Hampshire
McCarthy
Bobby Kennedy
Johnson
Nelson Rockefeller
Oregon
James A. Rhodes
John Andrews
Rhodes
New York
Bobby
Lyndon Johnson
Harry Goldwater
Jim Rhodes
Goldwater
San Francisco
McArthy
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Andrews
Nere
John Ashbrook
Ashbrook
Miami Beach
Donald
Buz) Lukens
John Bricker
Katharine Kennedy Brown
State General Assembly
Chicago
Columbus
Portland
Military chiefs unveil plan to form powerful striking force
Washington reports reveal for backing Truman's anti communism policy plans for a strong striking force. Coal mine closings prompt government order to cut passenger train service about 11 percent.
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Washington
Gaps Beset The Nation Narrowing Support For Johnson
Henry J. Taylor argues since the New Hampshire primary the Democratic Party fractures and distrust in government grows. He cites credibility gaps and cited polls showing rising nihilism and anxiety as Americans doubt leadership and Vietnam War policy.
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New Hampshire
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Washington
Green Fields Promise in the Rural South
A guest editorial recalls Hugh MacRae of Wilmington who urged green winter fields. The piece credits MacRae and other reformers for turning barren South landscapes into greener hay pasture and winter crops, while noting much potential remains to be developed.
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Hugh MacRae
Wilmington
MacRae
Winston-Salem Twin City Sentine
Doctor scolds patient over ointment labeled for local use
A Tulsa Tribune joke recounts a physician criticizing a patient for not using prescribed ointment. The patient explains he was out of town and followed the label which read Apply locally, prompting a humorous exchange.
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Roger Devlin
Tulsa Tribune
Turnrow Tunker Cartoon Satire on Riots and Flat Earth Folk
O C McBride lampoons politics and society in a Turnrow Tunker parody. He jokes about the Presidents Commission on Civil Disorder and a Flat Earth Society in England. The column notes McBride’s work is syndicated through Chicago Tribune New York News Syndicate.
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England
The
Flat Earth Society
O. C. McBride
Chicago Tribune-New York News
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