Grim March Preview Foes King Led Poor People Campaign
In Memphis a peaceful march by 6,000 turned violent with looting fires and one death as National Guardsmen restored order. The piece warns Washington to block the planned March on Congress with a federal injunction, arguing the campaign risks violence and lawbreaking and is not peaceful petition.
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Memphis
Tenn
District of Columbia
Martin King
King
Beale Street
Washington
Stokely Carmichael
Congress
U.S
Governor Seeks Fair Debate on Horse Race Betting
Governor John Connally tells the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association he supports permutuel wagering and sees Texans evenly divided. He predicts a possible special legislative session if a straw vote favors legalization. Opponents cite moral concerns and church groups while supporters push for tourism and tax revenue from racing. Ballots on May 4 will be secret.
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John Connally
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Connally
Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
New Mexico
Mexico
Bent Neutrality in Sweden Amid Vietnam War Ties
The article argues Sweden shows flexible neutrality by courting Communist blocs while courting the United States, with the Social Democratic party seeking Leftist and Communist votes in the election year. It questions whether East and West diplomacy is driven by opportunism.
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Seo Siheo
Tpie
Sweden
U.S
Social Democratic Party
Intensive Review Not Surrender in Vietnam War
Analysis argues that an intensive review of Vietnam strategy signals no withdrawal or escalation. It envisions a new warfare style, reshaped manpower, stronger South Vietnam defenses, and continued American support to train a native army while pressuring Saigon to boost its own military strength.
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Vietnam
United States
Westmoreland
America
Otsman
Sanus
Seiko
Malek
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Saigon
Washington
South Korea
North Korea
U. S
McCarthy
Hussein faces peril in Jordan amid Israel reprisal raids
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak report King Hussein of Jordan, a rare U.S. ally in the Arab world, feels blamed for Israel’s security. The 33 year old monarch says Israel’s raids place him on a perilous perch as Jordan copes with guerrilla attacks and tensions rise after a third massive Israeli retaliation.
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Jordan
Hussein
United States
Israel
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Fedayen
FE Fatah
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West Bank
Thy
al Hussein
King Hussein
McCarthy Peace Plan Draws Chicago and Global Attention
The piece surveys Senator Gene McCarthy’s eight point plan for ending the Vietnam War, praising its de escalation goals while noting risks of halting bombing and escalation. It contrasts McCarthy’s stance with Johnson’s approach and considers implications for U S Arab relations in Jordan. The article also reports on King Hussein’s position amid Fedayeen activity and Israel’s actions, warning of broader regional tensions.
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Washington
Times
Sen
Gene McCarthy
Glamour
Harper's
Atlantic Monthly
Andy Warhol
New York Times
McCarthy
Minnesota
Johnson
U. S
Dust Storm Rolls Across Texas During March Winds
March 31, 1948 report notes a severe Texas dust storm sweeping Lubbock and the South Plains with choking dust. The Dallas weather bureau calls it the worst Texas dust storm in a decade amid windy conditions.
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Lubbock
South Plains
Dallas
Jest For Fun By University Of Houston Student
A UH student crowds into the Manned Spacecraft Center to fix calculators part time. After a failed repair attempt he told a punch card “Go to hell” and the machine replied Hell is not defined. Meanwhile a joke about apartments notes you and your neighbor can share one nail to hang pictures.
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University of Houston
Manned Spacecraft Center
George Fuermann
Houston
Poat
Irv Kupcinet
Chicago Sun-Times
Virginia General Assembly closes 1968 session with no tax hike
Richmond notes praise for Governor Mills Godwin Jr. and a Republican cabinet as the Virginia General Assembly wraps a 60 day session. It approves a $3.12 billion budget, adds funds for education, highway expansion, welfare, and a riot control law without a major tax increase, reflecting Jeffersonian democratic ideals. The piece criticizes intellectuals who challenge Jeffersonian principles.
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F . Richmond
Commonwealth of Va
General Assembly
Virginia
People's Representatives
Godwin
Lewe
Metropolitan Areas Study Commission
Arthur Schlesinger Jr
Kenneth Galbraith
Schlesinger
Jefferson
Democratic Party
Thomas Jefferson
Tainted Gold and the Boston University Gift
A Times editorial notes student protests over Maurice Gordon’s $500000 gift to Boston University School of Nursing. SDS calls Gordon a slum landlord and demands rejection of tainted money. Gordon withdraws the gift. BU apologizes and explains no blame.
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Boston
Maurice Gordon
Boston University
New School of Nursing
Gordon
University
Boston U
St. Petersburg
Fla
Realistic Advice for Campaign Finance in 1968
The Wall Street Journal cites the Democratic Campaign Handbook urging candidates to base plans on realistic income estimates to avoid late or nonexistent funds. It argues government should resemble prudent campaign budgeting, suggesting careful financial realism for those who win office.
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Wall Street Journal
Turnrow Tunker: McBride on U Thant and Youth Baseball
McBride muses on U Thant’s statement about admitting new nations to the UN and compares it to social events. He recalls Sunday baseball in youth and notes his sons prefer watching top leaguers on TV. He asks readers if they approve of the shift away from playing.
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U Thant
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