First Marylander Nominated for Vice President Agnew
The Republican ticket taps Maryland Governor Spiro T. Agnew as vice presidential candidate, marking the first Marylander named to either major party ticket. The piece links historic ties to Maryland’s past leaders and notes echoes with the Fortas chief justice nomination and Taney’s rise.
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Taney
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Shabby Orient Express Loses Luster Worldwide
The Orient Express once running from Paris to Istanbul has faded from its former glory though still good. Its illustrious passenger list once included kings and statesmen, banking and arts leaders, but now the famed train appears worn and less splendid.
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Europe
Paris
Constantinople
Istanbul
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Romania
Turkey
Bucharest
Athens
Orient Express
Discontent Among Catholics Over Humanae Vitae Encyclical
The Catholic press and clergy react with unease to Pope Paul VI's Humanae Vitae noting challenges to papal infallibility, calls for obedience, and fears of a broader rift within the Church. Some priests and laity resist the birth control stance, while others urge continued fidelity to the encyclical.
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New York Times
Paul
Ecumenical Council
John XXIII
Robert Johann
Commonwealth
Christ
Helping Stranger on I 75 Sparks Praise for Youth
A Dayton woman fell ill while driving and, after crashing into a ditch and crossing lanes, a young man stopped, offered aid, and drove her to a filling station to call her doctor. He later helped her home while Mitchells at I 75 and Route 73 retrieved her car.
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Morton on Nixon Agnew Ticket and Southern Strategy
David Lawrence reports on Thruston Morton discusses Nixon Agnew selection and southern bloc role. He cites Tower and Baker as pillars of the South and notes Thurmond had no veto power. Morton praises Nixons moderation and civil rights record while blaming Rockefeller's late entry for loss.
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Thruston B. Morton
Kentucky
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CBS
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Morton
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John Starkman
Alabama
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South
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John Tower
Texas
Howard Baker, Jr
Tennessee
Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
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Jefferson County
Rockefeller
New York
Middletown Ohio Newspaper Subscription Rates Ad
The notice lists subscription rates for the Journal published by News Journal Inc. in Middletown Ohio. It details daily and Sunday per-copy prices, in-city and suburban mail options, and yearly rates for domestic and overseas subscribers.
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McCarthy Can Elect Nixon Says Alsop in Preconvention Drift
Joseph Alsop argues Humphrey leads in delegates, with 1,641 hard count, leaving Nixon a real threat. He notes Texas and Illinois commitments shape the race and warns dissidents must choose between backing open convention or aiding Nixon’s path to White House.
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Daley
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Richard Hughes
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Political realignments and Nixon gamble loom large
Sen. Fred Harris reports growing support for Humphrey after visits to New York and California, signaling realignment risks for Nixon. A single man could still ensure Nixon’s election by leading a fourth‑party effort, potentially redefining McCarthy’s legacy in the race.
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