Parties struggle to offer viable presidential alternatives
The piece assesses how major parties present contenders in the 1968 election year. It highlights Hubert Humphrey as a credible Democrat alternative on Vietnam and domestic issues, while Kennedy and McCarthy risk weakening US positions. On the GOP side, Rockefeller is liberal or moderate, Nixon is center, Reagan is conservative, with both Rockefeller and Reagan pursuing the nomination as Rockefeller paces Vietnam and related issues.
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Hubert Humphrey
Bobby Kennedy
Eugene McCarthy
Vietnam
Kennedy
McCarthy
U.S
Humphrey
Nelson Rockefeller
Richard Nixon
Ronald Reagan
Rockefeller
Reagan
Washington
New York
Messrs
Nixon
Thoughts On Aviation Tragedy Near Dawson
A Braniff crash near Dawson Texas killed 84 aboard and prompted reflection on race during tragedy. The piece notes the impossibility of race in last moments and urges unity beyond divides while acknowledging the broader impact on families, workers, and the aviation safety system.
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Braniff International Airways
Dawson
Texas
Central
Braniff International
Trans World
Cincinnati
Joe Lockridge
Dallas
Revival of Rock and Soul Music Sparks London Campaign
A commentator laments potential revival campaigns in London aimed at reviving Rock and Roll and Soul Music, arguing that the ear-pounding trends will return if promoted. The piece mocks the idea of resurrecting fashionable music fads and wishes for their fading away.
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London
Candidates Should Say More On Riots And Inflation
A commentary notes that Humphrey Rockefeller Nixon offer generalities without concrete policy plans on riots inflation and federal intervention. It argues Congress delays decisive action and cites rising crime and fiscal deficits as central issues voters want addressed.
Branigin Favorite Son Campaign Gains Veiled VP Tie In
Johnson and Humphrey blessing Branigin bound push to position him as a strong Presidential ticket choice on a Humphrey ticket. Branigin leaders seek solid reasons to lure Democratic voters away from Kennedy and McCarthy in the Indiana primary. The Branigin effort stalls and pivots to a vice presidential strategy.
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Indianapolis
Johnson
Hubert Humphrey
Roger Branigin
Humphrey
Branigin
Robert F. Kennedy
Eugene McCarthy
Indiana
Kennedy
Washington
Bobby Kennedy
McCarthy
Soviet self determination rhetoric meets Baltic reality in politics
The piece contrasts Soviet claims of self determination with the Baltic occupations of Estonia Latvia and Lithuania and cites U S diplomacy and reactions abroad. It also analyzes Indiana primary tactics to limit Bobby Kennedy's presidential bid and potential crossovers to Branigin in the Democratic race.
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Washington
Soviet Union
United States
France
de Gaulle
India
Indira Gandhi
Great Britain
Italy
Sweden
West Germany
Russia
Moscow
Baltic
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
South Vietnam
Kremlin
Kosygin
Vietnam
Baltic States
Goa
Red China
Joe Stalin
Charlie de Gaulle
United Nations Palestine Plan Seen As Temporary Solution
The report notes a temporary UN regime would govern Palestine as a stopgap to the Holy Land dispute. Tracy Campbell named president of the Lamesa Lions Club at a luncheon. James Dent wins first in a slide rule contest at Texas Tech. O L Slaton and Central Junior High choirs to sing a free National Music Week concert.
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Lamesa
Tracy Campbell
Lamesa Lions Club
Green Hut
James Dent
Plainview
Texas Tech
Ernest Wallace
O. L. Slaton
Central Junior High Schools
Patrol car cruising under speed limit sparks debate
A reader questions how officers should enforce traffic laws, asking if patrol cars should drive noticeably below the limit or risk accusations of leniency. The letter frames a clash between safety and adherence to speed rules.
Fiscal vision needed to halt debt overload
Joe M. Smith argues that a large government deficit mirrors a family overdraft. He compares a 20 to 200 billion gap to a 1500 overdraft, urging taxpayers to wield real influence. The piece calls for responsible spending and strong elected officials to rein in excesses.
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The
Avalanche-Journal
Washington
Joe M. Smith
22Nd St
City Resident Applauds Arizona's DST Decision
A letter to the editor from Ruth Brown of 3811 30th St. applauds Arizona for not observing daylight saving time and criticizes national attempts to standardize clocks. The writer argues for nationwide uniformity or a consistent time policy and mocks other states' compliance.
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Arizona
Tucson
Grand Canyon
Ruth Brown
30Th St
Jess
Wallace preferred by voter over other candidates
A reader endorses George Wallace for president, argues rights carry responsibility, criticizes campus demonstrations, and dismisses Kennedy, McCarthy, Humphrey, and Nixon as unsatisfactory, urging voters to reconsider Wallace as the solid choice. The letter closes with the writer's contact in Andrews.
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The
Avalanche Journal
George Wallace
Mr. Wallace
Robert Kennedy
McCarthy
Rocky
Nixon
Humphrey
J. Louis
Andrews
Ayr-Way stores test rain-check system in Indianapolis
Ayr-Way plans aggressive promotion of a rain-check program after months of testing. Customers missing advertised stock within 24 hours receive a ticket to buy at the advertised price once the item arrives, guaranteed within 10 days for most items.
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Aur-Way
Indianapolis
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Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Andrew Tully
Ussr
Gordon St. Angelo
Richard M. Nixon
St. Angelo
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