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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1968
Page
3
Editor reflects on the Vietnam conflict and the Paris talks. The piece argues for a timely peaceful resolution, warns of bargaining risks, and notes effects on US cities and employment if Vietnam ends. It stresses the need for an equitable solution and avoids a broad economic collapse.
A faculty committee at Columbia investigates the causes of a one day revolt as protesters claim immunity for actions tied to higher credentials. Police eject demonstrators and looters as activists argue for equality before the law despite property seizures.
Johnson and Humphrey back Branigan’s son strategy to boost his vice presidential prospects while targeting Kennedy and McCarthy in Indiana. Polls show Kennedy leading. Republicans may cross over to vote Branigan in the Democratic primary. State leaders emphasize mobilizing party organs across all 92 counties to blunt Kennedy’s bid.
Washington debates finance in presidential campaigns with questions on who funds candidates and what returns are expected. The piece notes big donors and possible advantages for Kennedy and Rockefeller, while pondering how funding and governance would work under different systems.
The author forecasts Lyndon Johnson backing Hubert Humphrey and a Democratic unity against Kennedy, with Nixon and Reagan combining against Rockefeller. He envisions a Miami Beach ballot order, Nixon or Reagan as VP, Tower as Secretary of State, and warns the left may not win at the nominating conventions. He cites Columbia University police actions and dismisses vigilante tolerance.
A Brookyn reader asks about new snoring remedies. The article notes over 300 anti snoring devices in the US patent office and mentions muzzles, band devices, and a doctor’s claim that snoring strains the heart. It concludes with tips on sleeping position and general health guidance for osteoarthritis and rest.
A reader asks if a person with a weak heart can reach 90. The reply: yes if they live an exemplary life, with chronic disease managed, active living, and self care. The piece notes an old saying about aging with illness and staying active.
Neuritis is inflammation of a nerve. A neurosis is an emotional disturbance with symptoms that mimic organic diseases such as heart trouble, peptic ulcer, or bronchitis.
Reducing diets use fat as energy and convert it to water and carbon dioxide. Fat cannot melt or be rubbed away. Sunglasses of good quality protect eyes from sun glare.
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