Hot Presidential Race Faces Voters In Fluid Contest
The race for the presidency is highly unsettled as President withdraws, Humphrey returns, and Rockefeller contemplates active entry. Nixon leads the Republican field while Humphrey challenges him, with McCarthy and Kennedy pursuing strong Democratic bids in a fierce, uncertain contest.
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Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Richard M. Nixon
Rockefeller
Johnson
Nixon
Eugene J. McCarthy
Robert F. Kennedy
Poisons In Your Home Warns Health Service
The U S Public Health Service reports widespread home poisons based on hospital records showing about 140000 accidental cases last year, likely one fourth of total. About 2000 adults and 400 children die yearly, many children under five. Keep poisonous substances out of reach or locked away to prevent harm.
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U.S. Public Health Service
Colored Community Association opens Middletown center
The Colored Community Association dedicated a new social and educational center in Middletown on Canal Street and Grand Avenue. Armco involvement and 500 plus attendees marked the opening, with plans for a week of programs and a goal of 5 000 participants.
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Colored Community Association
Scribe
Old Foreign Club
Armco
Mark Walke
Armco Association
Middletown
Louis Smith
Canal Street
Grand Avenue
B. A. Mitchell
A. K. Lewis
E. T. Atwell
W. T. Darnell
Thomas Clayton
Association Chorus
Political tension rises as candidates dodge clear policy
In a period of anxiety, Humphrey Rockefeller and Nixon face voters with generalities. Riots, crime, and inflation dominate the national scene while lawmakers delay decisive action and outline no specific plans beyond broad reforms.
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Rockefeller
Nixon
America
Congress
U. S. Treasury
Federal authority on civil rights actions outlined
Federal officials say riot control rests with states but Congress has enacted laws allowing federal court intervention and, if needed, military force to enforce desegregation. Cases alleging racial discrimination can be brought under federal authority in any city or town, with numerous prosecutions already underway.
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Washington
Congress
The Journal Published Daily by the News Journal, Inc.
Middletown Ohio subscription rates listed for daily, Sunday, and mail delivery. Rates show 19 cents weekday, 15 cents Sunday, 60 cents weekly for city delivery, and annual mail options including 1500 dollars within trading areas and 24 dollars outside. Also notes foreign rate and advance payment.
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the News Journal, Inc
Middletown
Ohio
U.S.A
China Faces Internal Strife and Diplomatic Pressures
Joseph Alsop details Beijing’s hard bargaining over the British envoy in Peking Sir Donald Hopson with exit visas refused and hints of a British move over Hong Kong. He notes a protracted Hanoi-North Vietnam conflict and assesses Chinese limits from the Ta Ching oil fields to the gutted 7th Ministry of Machine Building. He cites Gen Yang Chengwu’s 1966 coup attempt and widespread revolutionary committees, arguing most provinces resist Maoist restoration and remain under conservative control.
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Peking
Donald Hopson
Hopson
China
Hanoi
Donald
Mao Tse - Tung
Ta Ch'ing
Ta Ching
7Th Ministry
Chou En - Lai
Atomic Energy Commission
Yang Chengwu
Yang
Yangtse Valley
Shanghai City
Kweichow
Mao
West China
Rockefeller Campaign Move Sparks GOP Caution
Washington reports a delayed Rockefeller bid to the presidential race draws mixed GOP reaction. Moderates warn the move risks blundering Nixon exposure, while conservatives fear party disruption and question Rockefeller leadership. A key urban governor privately doubts Rockefeller and foresees Nixon surge.
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Nelson Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Rockefeler
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