Canada votes as Pearson calls early election
Prime Minister Lester Pearson has called a national election for November 8 in Canada. His Liberal party leads a minority government with 49 percent of seats, while John Diefenbaker's Conservative party holds 96 of 265 seats. Both blocs back U S Viet Nam policy and trade with China and Cuba. Pearson seeks a clear majority to push his legislative program.
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Canada
Great Britain
United States
Lester Pearson
Pearson
Liberal
John G. Diefenbaker
Conservative
Johnson
U. S
Viet Nam
China
Cuba
Soviet Union
Miller Names 3 GOP Nomination Possibles for 1988
William E. Miller, former GOP chairman and Goldwater ally, picks three potential 1988 nominees: former Vice President Richard Nixon, Pennsylvania Governor William Scranton, and Michigan Governor George Romney. All three impressed Goldwater in 1964.
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William E. Miller
Republican National Committee
Barry Goldwater
GOP
Richard M. Nixon
William Scranton
Pennsylvania
George Romney
Michigan
Goldwater
Yankees mathematically eliminated from pennant race
The piece notes that the Yankees have been eliminated from the American League pennant, joining a world of uncertainties. It suggests that a team like the Twins, Sox, or Orioles will take their place, reminding readers that even Yankee dominance is not guaranteed.
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Florida
Mao Tze-tung
United States
Yankees
Twins
Sox
Orioles
Yankee
Bronx Bombers
White House staff not required to sign pledges
Bill Moyers says White House aides will not be asked to vow silence on the Johnson years. He adds staff would not do anything to embarrass Johnson or colleagues. The Kennedy years will likely be the most recorded in modern White House history.
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White House
Johnson
Bill D. Moyers
Kennedy
Johnson masters northern party politics with O'Brien help
The piece argues President Johnson is gaining deep knowledge of national Democratic machinery and stronger ties with urban leaders. Postmaster General Lawrence O'Brien is credited as Johnson's chief political organizer shaping the 1966 and 1968 campaigns. Republicans acknowledge O'Brien’s skills, while Johnson’s national political strength grows.
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John F. Kennedy
Johnson
Northeast
Midwest
Pacific Slope
Congress
Washington
Lawrence F. O’brien
White House
O’brien
Massachusetts
O'Brien
Barry Goldwater
Lyndon Johnson
Democratic Party
Sit Down With The Dogma In Berry’s World
A reader letter to the editor criticizes John Birch official Mr. Winter and lauds Mrs. C. W. Hill for challenging dogma. The author likens far-right figures to germ-obsessed individuals who disinfect constantly and cling to extreme beliefs.
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Winter
John Birch
C. W. Hill
Letters defend press freedom against narrow dogma
In a Clarkburg Maryland letter, Lester L Kimble argues against censorship and the policing of ideas. He warns that attempts to constrain the press and suppress dissent threaten constitutional rights and the nation’s institutions. He urges tolerance of diverse opinions and resist rigid Americanism.
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Frederick News-Post
Fifty Years Ago in The News Post September 14 1915
The lifting of the ban on automobiles at Mount Olivet cemetery prompts petitions from Frederick residents to allow cars only during funerals. Adamstown school saves over $500 by ending eighth grade transport and consolidating students elsewhere. A record breaking primary vote is expected as 78 candidates intensify Frederick County campaigns with late returns anticipated.
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Mount Olivet Cemetery
Frederick
Adamstown
Climsax
Frederick County
National War Fund Drive hires Klein and Zimmerman for city and county roles
R AMES HENDRICKSON announces C Cyril Klein as Frederick city chairman and Tobias E Zimmerman as county district chairman for the October Community Chest drive. Chief Warrant Officer John W Martz is expected back in Frederick after three years overseas with the 115th Infantry. Chaplain Boyd W Tucker leaves Camp Detrick for San Francisco to receive a new assignment likely aboard an Army transport or with Pacific occupation forces.
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News-Post
R. Ames Hendrickson
National War Fund
C. Cyril Klein
Tobias E. Zimmerman
Frederick
John W. Martz
115Th Infantry
New York
Boyd W. Tucker
Camp Detrick
San Francisco
Pacific
Johnson faces 1968 defeat risk over Los Angeles riots
President Johnson is criticized for underestimating the Los Angeles riots linked to a national crime wave and police weakness. The piece urges firm federal action to protect interstate commerce and curb violence, warning of potential losses in Congress in 1968.
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Los Angeles
South
Los
Alabama
Justice Department
FBI
White House
Katzenbach
Uncle Tom
William H. Parker
United States
Congress
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