Young Republican convention questions politics and winning
The Miami Beach gathering of 2500 Young Republicans heard doctors of political philosophy urge victory as prerequisite to power. Critics warned Republicans to speak ambiguously to win urban minority support and even consider repealing Taft Hartley. Some noted the irony of debating Negro outreach without Black representation. The event left many attendees cynical about marrying principles to votes.
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Republican National Federation
Miami Beach
Barry Goldwater
Carl D. McMurray
Florida State University
Tions
Cornelius P. Cotter
Wichita University
Cotter
Wiliam B. Prendergast
House Republican Conference
Public funds and unions clash over merchant marine contracts
The dispute over U S merchant marine union contracts concerns taxpayers as the federal subsidy covers 72 percent of crews wages. The Marine Administration pursues smaller crews and denies subsidies for many crew members on automated and nonautomated ships, sparking charges of government overreach.
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U. S
US Maritime Administration
Population Big Four govern world share in 1968
The 196¢ United Nations Statistical Yearbook shows China with 647 million, India 460 million, the Soviet Union 228 million, and the United States 189 million in 1968. Asia remains the most populous region, while Europe grows slowly at 0.9% and Latin America surges. The United States drives global production and exports, highlighting wealth and tension in the Cold War era.
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United Nations
China
India
Soviet Union
United States
Latin America
Europe
Asia
Secret County Water Sewer Study Probed by Local Press
The Frederick City County Water Sewer Study Commission has met in secret to plan future water and sewer projects. Critics worry about the commission’s independence while the City County study group investigates options for extending services around Frederick City and balancing county needs with city infrastructure.
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the County Water-Sewer
Frederick City County Water - Sewer Study Commission
Frederick County Sanitation Commission
Roger Willard
Sanitary Commission
Frederick County
Maryland
Sioners
Lawrence A Dorsey
City of
Frederick
Frederick City
Dorsey
County Office of Public Works
Ballenger Creek
Cheer John books from a wife in Vietnam war notes
In Da Nang a war correspondent recalls letters from home, including a Missouri airman’s wife Mary who sends playful Cheer John books. The collection blends cartoons, quips, and friend notes, with a grim warning about venomous snakes like the banded krait, feared by troops for its deadly bite.
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DA Nang
South Viet Nam
John
John C Goltucke
Air Force
Kansas City
Mary
Mars
Viet Nam
Local beer craze and odd war zone customs in Vietnam
Hal Boyle notes a beer shortage behind a surge in local drinking in Vietnam. A rumor of Viet Cong formaldehyde in bottles spreads but sales stay strong. The piece also highlights diverse military pets, a parachuted honey bear, and cultural traits such as filial piety, elder respect, and opium use in 1955-leaning villages.
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Saigon
Harry
Chu Lai
Viet Nam
City register consolidation challenged by mayor
Mayor Fraley spoke against the consolidation of the city register and water rent collector offices, arguing it would not improve efficiency though it could create an assistant position. He noted current water rent collection efficiency exceeds 99 percent with the present official.
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City Register
Lewis H. Fraley
Federal power eyed to force inclusive fraternity rules
Washington column argues the Civil Rights Act of 1964 could compel all fraternities and private clubs to admit members regardless of race or religion or risk loss of tax exemptions and federal financial aid. It cites Stanford Sigma Chi case and warns of broad federal reach into education and private organizations.
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Washington
U.S. Commissioner of Education
Francis Keppel
Sigma Chi
Stanford University
California
Stanford Chapter
Stanford
Supreme Court of the United States
America
Treasury
United Sates
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New Market
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Albert Dalimier
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Rheims
Board of Aldermen
News-Post
Truman
Frank Dorsey
Sergt
Ben Phebus
Rockwell Terrace
Nuissance
Gkinawa
Chester W. Mimitz
Okinawa
Washington Today
David Lawrence
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