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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1968
Page
2
Fragmentary text mentions a seven member group and republication patches. Sparse readable entities include Maryland area references and a person or group named Serick. Core facts are unclear due to damaged OCR and lack of complete sentences.
University of Virginia professor Paul T. David analyzes historical success of nominees replacing unavailable incumbents. He notes six of fourteen Democratic nominees since 1832 were successors, with Van Buren winning. five Republican nominees were successors, with Nixon losing by a hair. He cautions odds are not foolproof and current preconvention polls and campaign moves could sway November outcomes.
A potential postal union strike could strip recognition from federal employees and halt dues checkoffs. Authorities seek binding arbitration as unions push to repeal anti strike laws. Officials warn a prolonged stoppage would cripple economy and communications, citing Canada as a cautionary example.
The Labor Department reports its concentrated employment program placed 30,000 hard core unemployed in 20 cities and two rural areas, costing 50 million dollars. It trained and placed 75,700 people with an average cost under 2,000 dollars per job, according to Manpower Administrator Stanley Ruttenberg. The piece argues even at 500,000 to 2 million unemployed, paying 2,000 dollars per job yields 1 to 4 billion dollars, predicting broad benefits in reducing crime and unrest.
The piece argues Nixon and Humphrey made strategic missteps, predicting a tough race with no clear winner while political experts warn the two party system may end. It notes Chicago convention turmoil, Muskie and Agnew choices, and cites Cleveland councilman George Forbes criticizing police actions during a riot as context for national tensions.
On September 13 1918 over two thousand participated in a patriotic parade honoring local heroes. A crowd filled Courthouse Park for speeches by Jon D Baker and Leo Weinberg. Frederick County public schools closed for National Registration Day with many buildings used as registration sites. A teachers meeting and Hood College opening featured Dr Thomas F Marshall on vocational guidance for women. By September 13 1948 selectives registered Class of 1928 with six clerks on duty as the new headquarters opened, while Mercury weather eyed a 90 degree day. Chamber directors urged flood surveys on Market Street to protect merchants from basement inundations after heavy rain last summer.
Washington analysis notes that the vice presidency may play a larger role in the 1968 campaign. Muskie and Agnew speak on differences with the president, while the 25th Amendment frames vacancy rules and the need for readiness to assume the presidency.
A satirical piece critiques campaign rhetoric and proposes blunt remedies. It mocks canned speeches promising progress while urging honesty. It lists issues like organized crime poverty unemployment and foreign policy with humorous, exaggerated proposals and references to notable figures.
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