Quiet Vietnamese March Signals Backing for Government
A calm Saigon march of 2 million Catholic refugees opposed to communism demonstrates broad support for Nguyen Van Thieu and Ky. Buddhists largely stay silent, watching as the quiet majority among Vietnamese backs the government with allied help. The demonstration lends strength to continue the war effort and pursue a military decision.
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Nguyen Cao Ky
Thieu
United States
Nixon Comeback Gains Support From GOP County Chairs
Republican county chairmen, pivotal to delegation strength, mostly favor a Nixon comeback in 1968 over Romney and others. A Gallup poll shows 87 percent believe Nixon could beat Johnson, 31 percent think he could not, and 12 percent undecided.
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Nelson Rockefeller
New York
William Scranton
Pennsylvania
George Romney
Michigan
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Johnson
Gallup
Barry Goldwater
Romhey
White House staff shifts toward professional unity under Johnson
The Johnson White House has shifted from Kennedy era aides to a professional lineup led by Walt Rostow and Robert Kintner. Moyers remains central, Califano rises as dominant domestic issue adviser, while O’Brien keeps a constant hold near the President. Newcomers Kintner Rostow shape policy, with McPherson Jacobsen expanding liaison roles. The staff emphasizes competence and flexibility, with outside voices like McNamara and O’Brien providing ongoing counsel.
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White House
John F. Kennedy
Lawrence O’brien
Kennedy
Bill D. Moyers
Walt Rostow
Robert Kintner
Kintner
Rostow
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Bundy
Moyers
Marvin Watson
Joseph Califano
Defense
McNamara
Califano
Harry McPherson
Lee White
Federal Power Commission
Jake Jacobsen
O'Brien
O’brien
The Poor Man's Philosopher column excerpts
A New York AP piece records columnist quips about press life. Readers joke about Will Rogers comparisons, off the record Viet Nam talk, and the columnist’s busy output. The dialogue highlights newspaper culture and reader expectations.
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Will Rogers
Viet Nam
Advice to a would be columnist from a fatherly Hal Boyle
A father writes to his son who dropped out of plumbing school and dreams of column writing. The boss demands a substitute column, begging Hank Bane to produce a 2000 to 3000 word piece for the anniversary edition. The exchange mocks office pressure, controversial topics, and the illusion of easy success in journalism.
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Hank Baneface
Harvard
Bane
Twenty Years Ago Items From The News Post Files
Cheerful throng witnesses mobilization of Company A First Regiment Maryland National Guard 71 strong by President Wilson for possible war with Mexico. Frederick Baseball Club led by Jack Morrison heads to Martinsburg for two day series against Martinsburg Mountaineers with pitchers King Taylor Tyner and Greenwell in contention. County commissioners clash with fish pond owners as ponds encroach on roads flooding highways. Fire alarm malfunctions at City Hall during Firemen’s convention. mattress ignites and quickly smolders. Massive parade of about 90 apparatus lights up the Mammoth State Firemen’s convention marching from North Market Street area.
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Mexico
Frederick
Laurel
Jack Morrison
Martinsburg
Martinsburg Mountaineers
King
Taylor
Tyner
Greenwell
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North Market Street
Congress Seeks Midsummer Vacation Amid Legislative Stalemate
Washington Today notes Congress plans a lengthy midsummer recess as the session drags with little action. Johnson seeks to leverage the break, while debates over civil rights housing, anti poverty, and foreign aid bills intensify pressures. Members fear losing contact with districts but welcome rest as Vietnam war funding and appropriations lag.
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