Rockefeller backs Romney Javits ticket fuels GOP moderates
Washington AP report on Nelson Rockefeller endorsing a 1968 Romney Javits presidential ticket. The move stirs moderates while provoking dissent from Scranton supporters. Nixon’s stance unclear as Hatfield gains bold national stage. Romney strengthens Michigan bid and critiques Johnson Viet Nam policy. Rockefeller hints at a favorite son push for Javits in 1968, fueling GOP intra-party dynamics.
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Nelson A. Rockefeller
Romney Javits
New York
Michigan
George
Dent Richard M. Nixon
Barry Goldwater
Nixon
Miami
Romney
Oregon
Mark O. Hatfield
Big
Johnson
Rockefeller
GOP
Garden City
N.Y
Jave Its
Rockeefeller
House Debates Federal Minimum Wage Increase Plan
Washington AP report on the House debate over a bill to raise the federal minimum wage in two steps to 1.60 by 1968 and extend coverage to 7.2 million more workers including about 485,000 farm workers. Opponents warn of inflation and unemployment while administration positions differ on timing and coverage.
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Washington
House
House Education and Labor Committee
Johnson
Tokyo merchant funds peace ad in Times for Viet Nam plan
Morihiro Matsuda a 45 year old Tokyo apartment owner paid 11184 to print his views on Viet Nam and world peace in the New York Times. He plans a 35555 three page ad in the Times of London and argues for fifty paradise rehabilitation centers in South Viet Nam costing ten billion dollars. He says the United States can afford it if the war ends and defense spending falls. He describes himself as uneducated and nameless and says he has no political affiliation and enjoys fishing daily.
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New York Times
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Times of London
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Viet Nam
United States
America
London Times
South Viet Nam
RFK calls for government control of LSD use
Senator Robert F Kennedy urged coordinated federal supervision of LSD in a prepared statement ahead of public hearings led by his Government Operations subcommittee. He cited rising unsupervised use, potential harm to research, and the need for improved agency coordination among FDA NIMH and VA.
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Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy
New York Democrat
Food and Drug Administration
National Institute of Mental Health
Veterans Administration
Barrier hailed as 18.2 million New Bedford hurricane barrier
New Bedford Massachusetts dedicated an 18.2 million barrier across the harbor to shield the city from violent storms. The structure features twin tidal gates each weighing 400 tons that can be closed as a hurricane approaches.
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New Bedford, Mass
New Bedford Harbor
Today in History May 24 1966 highlights and past events
On May 24 dates span 1626 Peter Minuit bought Manhattan for $24. 1830 first US passenger railroad opened. 1844 Morse telegraph sent. 1883 Brooklyn Bridge opened. 1941 Bismarck sank Hood. 1943 US bombers hit Sardinia. Ten years ago bus crash in Huelva killed 10, 19 injured. Five years ago C124 crash near McChord killed 18. One year ago Bolivia truce between troops and rebels.
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Peter Minuit
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Ireland
United States
Samuel Morse
Brooklyn Bridge
Bismarck
Hood
U.S
Sardinia
Huelva
Spain
McChord Air Force Base
Wash
Bolivia
Kauai King Heads to Belmont for Triple Crown Bid
Owner Mike Ford and Kauai King departed Baltimore for New York to contest the Belmont Stakes on June 4. The Derby winner and Preakness victor, Kauai King, is described as unfazed by the fame, while Ford notes the horse's calm temperament as a key asset.
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Ford
Pimlicco
Aqueduct
US hints at crackdown in NATO policy
Washington reports growing Pentagon mood for a tougher stance toward NATO members that do not meet defense commitments. West Germany faces possible U.S. troop reductions as Berlin falls short on promised arms purchases, amid U.S. calls for higher NATO defense spending and stronger support for the 7th Army in Germany.
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Germany
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Kate Uwe von Hassel
Robert S. McNamara
von Hassel
Geremany
Ceremany
Cuba bound planes arrive in the United States
In Miami the AP reports the first of six Soviet built passenger planes for Cuba have been delivered to Dana Airlines. The two planes carry 50 passengers and cruise at 350 miles per hour according to a radio report.
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Fla
Cuba
Soviet Union
Dana Airlines
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