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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1966
Page
4
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower discusses how elections encourage exaggeration and labels. He urges grading politicians by issue positions, not epithets, noting little difference among Republicans on core problems and stressing adherence to basic truths and common sense in governance.
The article notes President Johnson will have a corrective abdominal operation and remove a throat polyp, after enduring his Asian trip well. Doctors advise a two week rest, stressing minor nature and quick return, while urging national wishes for a safe, complete recovery.
The piece analyzes how a Reagan governorship would elevate him as a potential 1968 presidential candidate while risking his authority as governor. It notes Democratic strength in California, the lieutenant governorship contest between Glenn Anderson and Robert Finch, and concerns about Reagan’s stamina, fiscal challenges, and the need to appear moderate to attract national backing.
Speaking privately with peers, a leading Japanese magnate argues that Japan must develop a nuclear missile capability to defend the country. He cites China’s nuclear capability and claims Japan could produce weapons within about eight months, reflecting a mood among several dozen business leaders.
Ray Cromley notes Japan's potential to produce intermediate range nuclear missiles and a forthcoming satellite. He details Japan's theoretical nuclear work led by Dr Nishina, ties to Ernest Lawrence, and growing space program with rocket motors. Outcome hinges on US Soviet antiproliferation talks and Red China's stance.
The Republican ticket Hughes Fairbanks claimed victory while Wilson Marshall expected reelection. In Maryland Joseph France won the Senate seat and Dorsey Etschison lost in the Frederick district, with Frederick County voting dry. 98-year-old Joseph G Miller cast his 20th presidential vote with son-in-law Harry W Witter, recalling his first vote 76 years ago.
Twenty years ago in the News-Post files from November 1946 President Truman rejected resigning after the midterm losses. He said the thought never entered his mind and warned it’s not the first or last time a president faces a setback. Also noted are Rocky Springs grower Charles Masser yielding 50 bushels of Peach Blues potatoes weighing up to 2.5 pounds and Postmaster J A Williamson urging early Christmas mail and announcing new international money orders for overseas remittance.
Washington Today argues for cabinet government style of continuity in crisis. It critiques the American system where the Vice President is largely ceremonial and urges adopting a parliamentary model with a ten-member cabinet responsible to Congress and the nation, ensuring swift, informed leadership during disability.
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