Third political force eyed by Wallace Powell in 1968 shift
Former Alabama governor George Wallace and New York congressman Adam Clayton Powell pursue a black political power third force. Wallace weighs entering the New Hampshire primary as a Democrat against Johnson, while Powell plans a May 26 Los Angeles meeting with black officials to form a possible third party. Critics warn of race backlash and national division if pursued.
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George C. Wallace
Alabama
Adam Clayton Powell
New York
Wallace
New Hampshire
Johnson
Robert F. Kennedy
Powell
Los Angeles
Democrats Unite Behind Johnson Kennedy Push 1968 Plan
Democrats for Unity staged a two day Washington gathering of state chairmen and co chairs with President Johnson and Senator Kennedy present. Kennedy pledged support to Johnson Humphrey and urged others to do the same as the party braces for 1968 with regional meetings planned in Hartford Kentucky and a mid May legislative leaders gathering.
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Democratic National Party
Washington
Johnson
Robert F. Kennedy
Johnson - Humphrey
White House
New England
Hartford
Kentucky
Kennedy
NATO’s SHAFE moves HQ from France to Belgium
SHAFE relocates from Rocquencourt near Paris to Cas-taeu near Brussels, trailing 8000 personnel and families on a deadline set by de Gaulle. Liman Lemnitzer receives France’s top foreign decoration. Belgium welcomes him as France’s exit reshapes the Western alliance and prompts plans for evolving military and security needs.
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Supreme Headquarters
Allied Forces Europe
SHAFE
Rocquencourt
Paris
Castaeu
Brussels
France
de Gaulle
Belgium
Liman L Lemnitzer
Allied
Europe
Thieu Proclaims Vietnam Constitution Amid War
Lieut Gen Nguyen Van Thien announces a new South Vietnamese constitution drafted by an elected assembly. The document becomes effective in 30 days and aims to cement an independent, democratic state while Vietcong defections rise as Americans push to rebuild and persuade rebels to lay down arms.
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South Vietnam
Nguyen van Thien
Thieu
Cial
Nuh Far
Thien
Cen Ngusen Ae
Sears
Russian Rulers Plot To Topple Mao
Moscow openly and covertly aids anti Mao factions inside China by funding rebels, training refugees, and broadcasting propaganda. Kosygin asserts resistance to Mao will triumph and Moscow hopes a new Chinese regime would curb anti Soviet policy, seek closer ties, and avert direct war with the United States.
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New York
NEA
Mao Tsetung
China
Moscow
Mao
Kosygin
Russia
Peking
Vietnam
America
Haiphong
Tokyo
Hong Kong
Seoul
United States
KGB
CIA
Kremlin
Singapore
Rangoon
Alma Ater
Sinkiang Province
Red Army
The Poor Man's Philosopher Column Snippets
A New York column notes odd mail, dental estimates claim Americans have over 700 million uncavitied teeth, and skindwing devotees adopt new lenses. It mentions divers, safer women drivers dreaming less, and studies on households with working wives spending more on alcohol and tobacco.
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New York
Yeast protein and two television sets in American life
Hal Boyle notes a future where people jog to a mile without strain and a food short future may rely on dried yeast for protein. Yeast could yield 635 pounds of protein per 1 pound of pork feed. The piece also mentions 25 percent of U.S. households owning multiple TV sets and Americans spending 80 million yearly on parking.
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Beran Walle
U.S
Good News for Frederck Post Masters in Civil Service
Fifty years ago the News-Post reports President Wilson signed a law adding first to third class postmasters to Civil Service with immediate effect. Names listed for life job guarantees include J Alleine Williamson, Oscar Barrick, Geo M Kefauver, Rose Foreman, and J C Gernand. An Independent Fire Company assembly formed a Home Guards unit to defend the city and county from German and Austrian attack with Capt. Frank Stokes to command.
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Wilson
Washington
Festmaster
J Alleine Willamson
Frederck City
Oscar Barrick
Woodsboro
Geo M. Kefauver
Waddletown
Rose Foreman
Emmitsburg
J. C Gernand
Thurmont
Independent Fire Company
Frank Stokes
L. E. Kennedy
George Edward Schell
Maryland
Stokes
Liquor License Costs Debated in Frederick County
Senator Edward DySheem urged passage of a bill to raise liquor license costs and limit outlets, arguing conditions are intolerable and aimed at reducing youth drinking. House of Delegates action was anticipated as a tax equalization bill could free needed school funds for salaries, officials said.
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Frederick County
Edward Dyshem
Annapolis
Senate
House of Delegates
Frederck County
Eugene V. Pruitt
House
Government postal service on a nonprofit or private model debated
Washington column examines whether Congress would approve creating a government owned postal corporation or keep the current system. It notes posts on rate increases patronage power and the complex deficit caused by third class mail and LINK math. The piece calls for an independent commission to assess costs and efficiency before any major changes.
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Washington
Congress
Lawrence F. O'Brien
Citivas
United States
Post Office
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Saigon
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Hed
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Abraham Lincoln
Grover Cleveland
Calvin Coolidge
Nicholas Chamfort
News-Post
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