Irving Denouement: Irving Pleads Guilty in Hughes Autobiography Case
In New York federal court Judge Cannella hears Clifford Irving admit conning McGraw Hill by falsely claiming Hughes as a source. Clifford and Edith Irving plead guilty to conspiracy and grand larceny and await sentencing on June 16. The couple reportedly plan a tell‑all book to pay damages, fueling further intrigue.
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John M. Cannella
Clifford Irving
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McGraw-Hill
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McCloskey Fails to Send Message in New Hampshire Primary
In Hanover and beyond the Opensgate analysis notes Rep. Paul N. McCloskey failed to shift enough independent votes to signal discontent with Nixon. Nixon swept New Hampshire in 1968 and 1972 style. Ashbrook faces a tough path with June California and New York contests shaping Nixon’s fragile support.
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New Hampshire
Cardinal Yupin backs Chiang Kai-shek re election in Taiwan
In Taipei Cardinal Paul Yupin praises Chiang Kai-shek as he prepared for another six year presidential term. Yupin, independent of any party, holds multiple roles including Fu Jen University president and Taipei leaders in Manchurian heritage, hoping to chair the assembly election.
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Gimo
John K. Shee
Taiwan
Sheng Yun
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Fu-Jen University
Manchuria
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Chiang
Socialists
China Youth Party
Presidium
Assembly
C.K. Yen
Yupin
Media coverage in political reporting and misinterpretation
A commentator questions what a 56 percent reporting claim means in US elections. The piece probes whether it reflects precincts reporting or votes tallied, noting early reports come from machine precincts in urban areas and asking which areas are represented.
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New Hampshire
Florida
Sen. Muskie
New Hampshire primary lures observers to Agnew write‑in victory
TV pundits fixate on McGovern Muskie results while a massive write‑in for Spiro Agnew dominates NH coverage. Analysts suggest Republicans sought a conservative signal to Nixon, underscoring a surprise anti Ashbrook sentiment amid a fractured electoral moment.
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George McGovern
Manchester
Muskie
McGovern
Yorty
Manchester Union
Spiro Agnew
Agnew
Lyndon Johnson
Ashbrook
Nixon
Americans For Democratic Action
Chou En-lai
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc lists delivery prices for weekdays and Sunday, motor route and mail options, installment plans, and international rates. It notes a 15 service charge for tube placement and that all subscriptions are payable in advance. Founded in 1857.
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Wallace’s Push on Busing Shapes 1968 Politics
William F Buckley Jr analyzes George Wallace rising on forced busing as a core issue. He contrasts Wallace with Muskie Lindsay McGovern and Jackson, notes Wallace’s populist rhetoric appealing to middle voters, and suggests Wallace could back Humphrey if nominated.
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Muskie
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John Ashbrook
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Democratic Party
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Commentary Magazine
Florida primary shocks as antibusing vote rises
Florida voters backed George Wallace with 42 percent in the Democratic primary while Sen. Humphrey and Sen. Jackson trailed. A statewide straw poll urged a constitutional amendment to ban forced busing and support equal educational opportunity. The outcome unsettles the national race and signals uneven support for Wallace beyond the South.
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