Cartoonist's Role In Politics Is Big One
President Johnson praised political cartoonists and noted their edge in democratic dialogue. Morton Keller's book on Thomas Nast highlights how Nast shaped campaigns by exposing corruption and helping topple Boss Tweed and later influencing the 1884 Blaine-Cleveland race.
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Phoenicians May Have Reached America Says Professor
Brandeis University scholar Cyrus H Gordon supports an ancient Phoenician voyage to Brazil. He cites an inscribed stone found in 1874 in Brazil and a copied text sent to Rio de Janeiro. The account describes ten ships leaving the Red Sea 2,500 years ago, later separated by a storm with one ship found near Brazil, aligning with Herodotus mentions.
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Despair in America as Electors Face Uncertain Year
In a stark reflection on political life and national mood, the author laments widespread disenchantment with current leaders and calls for a decisive, principled statesman to restore faith. He notes high employment, yet economic strain and rising fear from crime and unrest, urging urgent leadership before the candle of freedom fades.
Remembering the fallen and seeking peace at home and abroad
A Middleton area reflective piece urges honoring the dead on Thursday while urging perseverance against domestic unrest and aggression abroad. It stresses personal responsibility and the need for national strength and international law to prevent wars and preserve freedom.
Kennedy Critiques Policy Shifts on Middle East and Vietnam
The article surveys Senator Robert F. Kennedy's Los Angeles and Portland speeches criticizing U S policy toward Israel and Vietnam. It contrasts calls to arm Israel with concerns over Soviet aid to Vietnam, urges consistent action, and notes bipartisan debate ahead of the 1964 campaign.
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Kennedy and Humphrey clash over nonprimary gains
Joseph Alsop analyzes the contest for Democratic momentum as Kennedy lags in nonprimary states while Humphrey wires gains across Alaska Maryland Delaware West Virginia Hawaii Nevada Wyoming Arizona Maine and more He notes Maine favors Muskie and Canada styled campaigning may reshape delegates before Oregon South Dakota and California tests.
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