Division in Chicago Shapes Unsteady Democratic Front
In debatable terms from Chicago, Democrats face a fractured convention as Nixon edges ahead with cross party support. Humphrey leads among pledged delegates but falters with doves, McCarthy and McGovern split regulars, while large blocs remain uncommitted before Wednesday’s vote. Nixon backs change, tighter economy, and new top officials.
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Some Do Not McCarthy in Chicago Convention Tactics
A column critiques Gene McCarthy’s anti political stance at Chicago, noting his habit of not asking for support. It contrasts his method with Reagan Nixon era tactics, cites Peregrine Worsthorne, Bulwer-Lytton style analysis, and suggests last minute ideological blitz unlikely to win in the White House.
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Peregrine Worsthorne
Larry O'Brien
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America
White House
Crime Reports Highlight Gun Deaths Rising Nationwide
FBI data show 1962 to 1967 murders by firearms rising in states without strict gun controls. The Uniform Crime Reports cite 3.8 million serious offenses in 1967, 11% more murders year over year, firearms used in 63% of homicides, and 76 police killed in 1967.
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Massachusetts
New Jersey
Texas
California
To Your Good Health and Readers’ Questions
Dear Dr Moliner discusses balanced diet and vitamins with focus on omissions and sources. Teens and older adults risk poor nutrition from skipping meals and limited foods. Also notes aspirin hearing effect and dental health basics. Hunting accidents data from Iowa and National societies highlight misidentifications and injuries.
Letters Editors Praise Police Amid Pageant Parking Complaints
A reader defends police vigilance against crime on Mulberry near the Miss Muscatine pageant and notes the lack of patrols on Hershey Avenue. Signed by Mrs. Bernard Bean.
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Mulberry
Jumping to Conclusions
A humorous column contrasts frustrations of housewives and ministers with social norms. It pokes fun at shopping, gossip, and cultural pretensions while railing against politics, relationships, and intellectual pretensions. It notes cataract surgery success rates from the Iowa Society for the Prevention of Blindness.
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Iowa Society For the Prevention of
Hunters warned on common vision defects by town society
The Town Society for the Prevention of Blindness cautions that astigmatism reduced field of vision farsightedness nearsightedness and color blindness affect hunting eyesight and many hunters are unaware of these issues.
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Iowa Society For the Prevention of
National Society
Town Society For the Prevention of
Rehearsal at Hare's Hall A Pleasant Evening
Seventies reminiscence notes a Thursday rehearsal at Hare's Hall conducted by Prof. Fargo. Mentions 75 years ago and references J. E. Howe securing the Wilton Methodist church contract, labor day bicycle races, and veterans milestones including overseas service and a memorial service for Sgt. R. Williams at Cotter Presbyterian church.
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Fargo
J. E. Howe
New Methodist Church
Wilton
David Hants
Arthur Ericson
Muscatine
Ing Center
Corpus Christi
Texas
U. S. Naval Reserve
R.williams
Cotter Presbyterian Church
John M. Williams
Today in History highlights from 1945 to recent events
On this date in 1945 American troops began landing in Japan, the first foreign occupation of Japan in modern history. Other notes include Caesar’s forces in Britain in 55 B.C., British victory at Long Island in 1776, the Titusville oil well near 1859, LBJ born in Texas in 1908, Kellogg Briand pact in 1928, Danzig crisis in 1939, Eisenhower warning China about Quemoy in 1954, a 2008 mine explosion near Moab Utah with 5 deaths, and a 1967 Lake Erie skydiver tragedy.
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B.C
Julius Ceasar
Britain
Long Island
United States
Titusville
Lydon B. Johnson
Stonewall
Texas
Paris
Nazi Germany
Danzig
Dwight D. Eisenhower
China
Quemoy
Little Quemoy
Moab
Utah
Lake Erie
Huron
Ohio
Daily Prayer Reflects on Shared Burden and Influence
A prayer underscores communal responsibility and mutual aid in Christian practice. It emphasizes that no person lives in isolation and asks divine approval for influence on others, invoking Christ's name in a collective plea for compassion.
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Matthew
Christ
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