Splinter Parties in 1968 Echo 1948 Disruptions
The piece compares potential 1968 splinter runs to 1948s Thurmond and Wallace and discusses George Wallace as a possible challenge to Democrats and Republicans. It notes extremism, poll impacts on Nixon and Johnson, and warns against unilateral party shunning of opposing views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Thomas E. Dewey
Strom Thurmond
States’ Rights
Henry A. Wallace
Progressive Party
George Wallace
Alabama
Romney
Johnson
Wallace
Thurmond
Eisenhower economics and national prosperity insights
Jim Bishop describes President Eisenhower studying economics and explains working versus non working dollars. He notes U.S. growth measures like GNP rising from 74.5 billion at turn of century to 614.5 billion in 1965, and industrial gains in steel oil electricity and auto production. The piece closes with a daily cryptoquote teaser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Feldman
United States
Eisenhower
Heck
United States of America
America
Detroit
Years Is Late to Sign for Draft
Dear Abby advises a 23 year old who missed the draft 5 years late to report to the draft board, noting potential penalties but offering guidance on voluntary service and erasure of delinquent status after turning oneself in. The column includes other letters on marriage, birth announcements, and a sweeping economic reflection on early 20th century U.S. conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Wall Street
Herbert Hoover
U.S
United States
Jogging Goes National as People Take Up Fresh Air Running
A UPI column notes jogging spreading across America from a Hood County Texas veteran, with neighbors joining in and the writer reporting surprising side effects. He claims improved arithmetic, hair, and mood, though he warns results may vary and urges cautious enthusiasm.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Contin
Ferish
Egypt
Jelly
A Thant
Hermitage
Prospector’s
King
Samuel
Cabbage
Nick
Jim Bishop
Longfellow
Amiel
Athens
Cradle OF Democracy
Abigail van Buren
Washington
UPI
Bowie
Tex
Nyaah
Doc
Trixie
Lisa Baby
Remington Kirby
Rip
Africa
Oklahoma
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!