Resurrection City falls as Poor People's March ends
Shantytown site in Washington collapses after six weeks of marches and unrest. Police detain 300 plus protesters including leader Ralph Abernathy amid assaults, thefts, and internal disputes. Costs reach 75,000 dollars weekly. shift to nationwide boycott planned amid security quits and dissension.
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Resurrection City
Washington
Ralph Abernathy
Abernathy
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Agriculture Department
Congress
Interior Department
Kennedy on ticket as Humphrey running mate in 1968
Following Robert Kennedy's funeral, analysts debate Edward Kennedy as Humphrey’s running mate or a McCarthy Kennedy pairing. Southern leaders resist vaulting youth with a Catholic Kennedy ticket, while national balance and coalition appeal push Kennedy to readiness.
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Kennedy Brothers
Edward
Massachusetts
Hubert Humphrey
Kennedy
Humphrey
Eugene McCarthy
McCarthy
Humphrey Kennedy
George Wallace
Rockefeller Sparks in Ohio but Inferno Remains Elusive
Ohio political observers report Governor Nelson Rockefeller drew cautious applause during a Midwest tour but failed to ignite momentum for a presidential bid. Analysts note persistent Nixon strength, Rhodes neutrality, and a looming mid July poll to test Rockefeller against Nixon and Humphrey, with Ohio's industrial base as Rockefeller’s critical last chance for an inferno.
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Ohio
James Rhodes
Johnson
Michigan
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Robert Kennedy
Rhodes
John Andrews
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Mark Hatfield
Oregon
GOP
Humphrey
Wealthy Nation in Moral Crisis Faces Congress
Washington center on congressional struggle as crime, welfare, and morality debates surge. Critics urge sharper anti crime measures, stricter gun controls, and accountability for aid programs amid public hunger, court rulings, and televised protests. Senate remarks frame a nation anxious over crime, welfare waste, and political leadership.
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30 Governors GOP Goal
The Republican party aims to control at least 30 state houses after November elections. With 26 currently, 21 gubernatorial races loom, eight in Republican-led states. Incumbent Boe must retire in South Dakota, while Farrar faces Democratic chair Chamberlain in a tight race. Other incumbents in Arizona, Arkansas, Montana, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Washington, and Wisconsin are favored to win. GOP strategists foresee gains in Illinois, Iowa, Texas, Vermont, and West Virginia, contingent on a strong national ticket. However, forecasts hinge on broader results, including a potential Nixon presidency and shifts in party momentum.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
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Richard B. Ogilvie
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Ogilvie
Samuel H. Shapiro
Otto Kerner
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Harold Hughes
Senate
Hulett C. Smith
Paul Franzenburg
Arch A. Moore, Jr
James M. Sprouse
Philip D. Hoff
Hoff
John J. Daley
Washington Mayor Promotes Fun Capital Despite Riots
The Washington mayor, appointed by President Johnson, defends the city as a fun place to visit amid riots and crime. He disputes reports of disorder, noting 640 destroyed buildings, while tourists and locals share stories of robberies and a murder.
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Johnson
Walter Washington
White House
Anderson
Milton Anthopoulis
New York City
Capitol Hill
Robert L. McQueen
Fayetteville
N.C
Mr. McQueen
Oil Sheik Struck Ground In Lucky Dig
A One Arabian sheik reportedly struck ground while digging for oil, described as lucky. The source comments on violence, stating that anyone not against violence should be punched in the mouth.
North Vietnamese helicopters suffer seven losses in a day
A reporter notes that North Vietnam lost seven helicopters in a single day and comments on wartime methods, while suggesting moving peace talks from France to a country with peace prospects.
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France
Poor People Campaign mocked by visible TV aerials in shacks
A sharp critique notes that the Poor People campaign appears less credible as the shacks display TV aerials. The remark implies a gap between the movement’s messaging and the visible poverty indicators observed by observers.
Senator Soaper Says It
Senator Soaper jokes about door lock embarrassment and suggests a jogger persona as the remedy, noting how stepping out in pajamas or underwear used to be awkward and now one can simply pretend to be a jogger.
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Edward Kennedy
Kennedy
Dallas
Los Angeles
Monroe News Star masthead and policy note
The Monroe News-Star prints editorial policy and publication details including origin, publishing offices in Monroe Louisiana, and staff roles from 1938 1952. It notes Associated Press affiliation and its stance as an independent newspaper supporting right and opposing wrong regardless of party.
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News-Star—World Publishing Corporation
North 41
Olive Street
Monroe News-Star
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