Humphrey for Speaker Sparks Tradition Debate
A proposal to seat Hubert H. Humphrey as Speaker challenges long standing custom that only a House member can preside. Humphrey stressed the House alone selects its leaders, saying tradition guides but law permits only members to hold the role.
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Moscow Looks At Nixon Through Cautious, Future-Focused Watch
James Reston reports from Moscow that Soviet officials seek a wary, nonhostile stance toward Nixon, hoping for thaw as Vietnam ends and Czech invasion is defended as a limited move. They view Nixon’s past rebuffs with interest, while urging cautious engagement and downplaying military ambitions.
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Peace talks in Paris face last hurdles as Vietnam negotiators weigh
As Paris Parisian negotiators near a final round, questions arise about who will stay for continuity. Harriman and Vance consider resigning January 20, while Nixon contractors vow to press for a quick, fair peace. Final decisions rest with the President and Secretary of State.
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Mother protests pinball machines in Frederick County
A Frederick County mother writes to the editor urging action against pinball machines on West South Street she claims entice children to play. She cites her four children as frequent players and says the proprietors aid underage game participation while the sheriff has yet to act.
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Get with It on Vietnam City and Campus Crises
In fall, a column urges responsible church leadership to consider alternatives to Vietnam urban unrest and campus turmoil. It reviews three paperbacks The Arrogance of Power by Fulbright The Report of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders and Crises at Columbia and argues for action, study, and wise policy shaping in a troubled era.
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Self Denial Day aids war relief in Frederick
A Frederick city effort urges residents to skip luxuries and donate to the poor as Mayor Fraley promotes Self Denial Day in support of war relief. Frederick and County report the largest drive total yet, 363,167, in the wartime campaign.
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Proposed constitutional amendment to change presidential election method
Washington lawmakers consider a district based electoral plan where each congressional district votes for one president elect and two at large votes go to the statewide winner. The system would allow third party slates and aim to reduce city boss influence and misalignment between party ballots and presidential choices.
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