Nixon Poised To Claim 1968 GOP Nomination Lead
A group of 48 Republican state chairs and national committee men view Richard M. Nixon as the leading nominee for president in 1968. Governor George Romney trails at 36 to Nixon's 12. Edwin L. Mechem says Nixon has the strongest, broadest support, capable of attracting Congress members and centrist voters, but the nomination remains open as many seek a new face.
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New York
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Soviet bloc paid up for UN relief if U S halts Vietnam war
The piece argues the Soviet Union might offer substantial UN funding only if the United States pauses bombing North Vietnam. It rejects the idea that Washington would trade soldiers for money, noting the U S has fulfilled its UN dues while pointing to the bloc and France as delinquent. It says U Thant’s concerns reflect budget issues and the Vietnam War, not a needed concession from the U S.
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The Poor Man's Philosopher Run Boye
A string of humorous quips on manners, work, love, and modern life. Observations touch on cigars versus cigarettes, office chatter, detectives as actors, stock market claims, weather forecasting, signatures, and dieting economics. Notable lines reference Abraham Lincoln and everyday social scenes in a New York AP column.
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Moscow Eyes Viet Nam Peace Talks Amid China Rift
The United Nations report suggests renewed Soviet effort to convene a Geneva peace conference with North Viet Nam, linking Moscow's move to cracks between Moscow and Beijing. Moscow aims to aid North Viet Nam while pressuring the United States, after China’s purge and Sino-Soviet split widened.
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Fifty Years Ago Items From The News-Post Files
Fifty years ago on September 23 1916 the Frederick S county area noted the Birmingham Club manager Carl Molesworth arrived returning home after baseball seasons in the south. He and A H Woodward owner of the Birmingham club travel by yacht. Molesworth plans to depart around November 5. Banks in Frederick show deposits surpassing ten and a half million dollars, reflecting local prosperity per Comptroller reports dated September 12 1916.
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Hood College Class of 1947 holds swing-out vesper
Hood College seniors in traditional caps and gowns gathered in Brodbeck Hall for the annual swing-out vesper service. President Henry Irvin Stabr presided while Dr. Edwin H. Sponseller spoke on The Unquenchable Light. The five cent airmail stamp goes on sale October 1 at Frederick post office, with demand expected to be high nationwide.
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Department of Biblical Literature and Religion
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Johnson backs Humphrey for 1968 VP nomination
President Johnson has affirmed support for Hubert Humphrey as his running mate, a public stance revealed amid speculation about Bobby Kennedy’s 1968 bid. Humphrey stressed flexibility in politics while noting Johnson could change his mind before the convention.
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