Congressional moves spark debate on presidential election method
Indiana Senator Birch Bayh proposes direct national popular vote with runoff if no candidate clears 40 percent. House Judiciary Chair Emanuel Celler plans swift hearings next year on a proportional district plan, while Dirksen and Mundt urge district allocations. The 1968 election left Nixon, Humphrey, and Wallace near 43, 43, and 13 percent as votes were tallied.
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George C. Wallace
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Everett M. Dirksen
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Thant Denies Failure In Mid East Talks
UNITED NATIONS NY AP Secretary General U Thant denied that the departure of the Egyptian and Jordanian foreign ministers signified a breakdown in Middle East peace talks. He said future negotiations could be held in New York or elsewhere under Gunnar Jarring. The ministers returned to their capitals after long talks. Abba Eban prepared a press conference to state Israel's position.
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Sunday School Lesson It Works Both Ways by Cranford
Clarence W Crandford reflects on William Carey’s call to expect great things of God and attempt great things for Him. He argues modern culture overvalues science and government, not faith, urging believers to cultivate seven Christian graces and trust God for the future and final judgment.
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Morse’s Fate Still Unknown
In Portland Oregon AP Wayne Morse trails Robert Packwood by about 3500 votes as recount looms. About 6000 votes remain uncounted in five counties with Lane and Multnomah showing 54.8 and 56.1 percent absentee support respectively. Packwood leads 403756 to 400257, a margin of under 0.5 percent. Secretaries brace ballot protection as Morse contemplates a recount.
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Talks Expected Soon Between Nixon and LBJ
President-elect Richard M Nixon and President Johnson are slated for an early meeting to be announced in coming days. Nixon may confer with running mate Spiro Agnew, and a Nixon Humphrey reunion is expected as a gesture of friendship. Nixon has declared a moratorium on major federal appointments until December 5 and may visit South Vietnam only if Johnson believes it would aid peace efforts.
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Ron Ziegler
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Robert Finch
California
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Hubert
Some Reasons Why Women Act Like They Do
HAL BOYLE writes a satirical piece arguing that women bear more daily burdens than men. It contrasts male simplicity with female routines from morning grooming to purse rummaging, noting social constraints and freedoms. The gem concludes with a quip about gratitude toward men’s luck.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Cecil B. de Mille
Upset Returns Result in Township Trustee Race
Pontiac Township Michigan saw Ronald Drake the Republican incumbent lose to Democratic challenger Mrs Ronald Drake. Final tally 1,967 to 1,915 after votes counted.
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De Gaulle Ire Draws Fine in Paris Case
Paris AP report: Charles de Gaulle and a right wing weekly chief plus four writers and cartoonists were fined for publishing material deemed offensive to the president. Devay fined 2000 dollars, Brigneau 400, Seive 200, and Faure 120 and 60 for July August 1967 issues about De Gaulle’s Canada trip. Also note: four-fifths of Borneo lies in rain forests.
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