President Johnson Withdraws From Nomination Shocks Nation
The president said he would not seek the Democratic nomination to focus on peace in Vietnam and his duties as chief executive. Analysts foresee political ramifications as Hanoi and voters react, while Nixon looms for Republicans and a Kennedy or McCarthy nomination remains uncertain. Tax and spending issues were mentioned but overshadowed by the withdrawal.
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Fruits Of Fanaticism And The Shadow Of Violence
A Washington editorial notes six letters signed Minutemen warning of violent death linked to the Connecticu t McCarthy for President movement. The piece argues fanaticism in America spreads from militant groups to racial hatred and urges vigilance against intolerance and suppression of open discussion.
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For our sake he made him to the sin who knew no sin
The verse states that Christ carried sin on behalf of humanity though he was sinless, to enable believers to attain righteousness through God. It emphasizes substitutionary atonement and divine justification by faith.
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Buckley on LBJ Critics See Personal Hatred Not Policy
William F Buckley Jr argues that left wing critics despise Lyndon Johnson personally, not just his policies. He cites Dr Benjamin Spock and Jules Feiffer as emblematic figures, noting liberal adoration of Johnson faded after his civil rights laws and welfare programs.
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A Potatoes and Humors and Johnson Election Musings
A reader card shares jokes about potatoes and a bathtub wedding then shifts to President Johnson not seeking the Democratic nomination. The writer condemns uninformed opinions and prejudice while urging patience for facts before forming views during an election year.
Battle Seen From Air Over Cu Chi Vietnam Front
Maj. Gen. J. K. Mearns observes intense fighting around Cu Chi with the 2nd Division. U S infantry, cavalry and ARVN units engage Viet Cong in a multi wave assault, heavy air support and checkpoints. Dragon Six loses 11 men while Cu Chi locals suffer 87. later a larger clash includes ARVN and 272nd Regiment with over 240 Viet Cong killed and 32 American casualties.
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Gulfstream Park and the politics of racing wealth
Jim Donn rose from gardener’s son to Gulfstream Park president as the Hallandale track neared closure after decades of public finance and 60 to 70 workers. The article tallies state take, shared purses, and the economic tightrope of running a first class track amid political leverage.
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Middletown Journal Subscription Rates and Details
The Middletown Journal lists subscription rates for various delivery options. Daily copy ten cents, Sunday fifteen cents, city and suburban weekly sixty cents, in area mail thirteen or fifteen dollars yearly, outside area twenty four dollars, overseas thirty eight dollars, all subscriptions payable in advance. Founded in 1857.
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