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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1968
Page
3
The Monroe Jews Star Four A notes Gov. Nelson Rockefeller abandons a cautious stance to attack Nixon openly arguing a blitz campaign is needed to overcome Nixon’s delegate edge. Observers expect Nixon and Humphrey to secure nominations barring surprises while McCarthy faces slim chances to derail the ticket.
The piece contrasts Kennedy, McCarthy, and Rockefeller in the 1968 race. It notes Kennedy’s slim chance against Humphrey, McCarthy’s weak standing with Democrats and minorities, and Rockefeller's primary delay but strong funding edge. Nixon faces a test from Rockefeller's tactics as delegates shift.
The piece argues for expanded U S cultural exchange to improve national perception abroad. It cites Leonard Bernstein in Vienna conducting Rosenkavalier and notes his rare status as a leading American musical figure inspiring youth and showcasing the country’s best art.
Mayor Sam Yorty of Los Angeles defends remarks about Sirhan Sirhan's background amid criticism from the state attorney general and district attorney. He says the aim was to inform the public and curb rumors and violence while avoiding bias against Latin minorities. He notes Sirhan’s Arab identity and noncitizen status needed clarification to aid justice.
In Pasadena California a high level group including Nelson Rockefeller and Holmes Tuttle met to discuss Rockefeller’s case for the 1968 Republican nomination. The insiders describe Rockefeller as weakened and relying on Nixon’s momentum as party leaders lean toward him if Reagan proves out of contention.
The piece analyzes how Robert Kennedy's death reshapes the 1968 Democratic convention with Humphrey likely to be nominated and Edward Kennedy a potential running mate. It notes McCarthy's calls for change, Nixon’s push for policy shifts, and the likely advantage to Republicans if public demand shifts toward new leadership.
Urban 4-H programs emerged from rural roots with the Hill District New Haven project exemplifying frugal, hands on youth work. The Green Thumb and Bike Club efforts use donated space and old bike parts to teach gardening, mechanics, and enterprise on a shoestring budget.
A Capitol Hill newspaperman is mugged at night but talks the assailant into leaving. The man explains he carries no valuables and the pair debate crime in the area before the robber relents and departs after five minutes.
A UC Berkeley study of 100 successful men shows many faced troubled childhoods yet thrived. The message urges placing life in Christ, stopping self blame, and embracing resilience to become a success.
A columnist riffs on media influence and economic strain, noting shifts in blame from TV to societal unrest. The piece hints at France’s potential forgiveness over wartime loans and mocks Western Union's corporate maneuvering. It closes with a wry observation about welfare and labor, citing a man who works just one day weekly.
The Monroe News-Star records its 1909 second class matter filing at Monroe post office and describes publication schedule and staff lineage from 1929 to 1952. It notes AP affiliation, independent stance, and national advertising representation via Brenham Company with offices in major cities.
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