Humphrey Calls for Civil Campaign After Abuse at Rallies
Vice President Humphrey urged fair treatment for all candidates, condemning verbal and physical abuse during campaigns. He defended his record and pointed to past harassment, urging voters to attend meetings without shouting and to consider letters to delegates as a protest tactic. He argued Americans demand lawful political discourse over violent disruption.
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America
Minnesota
Florida
Claude R. Kirk Jr
Missouri
Sea Festival and Sports Show Off Shoreline Attractions
Long Beach unveils a $2 million Marine Stadium with an 8,500 seat water race course for eight-oared and single rowing before this weekend’s Olympic finals. The $3.5 million Belmont Plaza Pool opens for August trials with 3,500 seats. California International Sea Festival at Long Beach runs nine days in August with a sidewalk art show, expanding shoreline improvements for regional and national audiences.
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Marine Stadium
Rials
Belmont Plaza
Long Beach
Open Forum attacks tobacco trade and riots over smokers policy
A Letter to the Editor from Long Beach argues against tobacco media campaigns and proposes fingerprinting and licensing of smokers to help government action during smog crises. It also references political views, Kennedy era foes, and endorses Richard Nixon while criticizing Rockefeller and Eaton links.
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Rockefeller-Eaton
Red China
Russia
Cyrus Eaton
GLC
Rockefeller
Richard Nixon
Long Beach
Recall Opens Can of Worms for Reagan in California
Reagan faces a recall drive across California as signatures near the 784,414 threshold with a July 31 deadline. Officials may verify signatures for weeks, potentially placing the recall on the November ballot and threatening his Miami Beach nomination bid.
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Roo
Miami Beach
Abel
Reagan
San Francisco
Ronnie
Reagan Recall Debate Highlights Political Risks
The piece argues recall threatens governance by risking wasted funds and political instability. It notes Reagan’s 1966 pledge, the GOP’s statewide campaigns, and the potential cost to taxpayers if a recall forces him to run again. It cites Article 23 provisions on repaying recall expenses.
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Reagan
California
FTC push to ban cigarette advertising on radio and TV
The five member FTC split 3-2 urged Congress to pass a law banning cigarette ads on radio and television. Congress has other priorities and is unlikely to act soon, yet the FTC’s report reflects growing paternalism in policy debates.
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Washington Star Service
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
FTC
James Kilpatrick on government power and smoking controls
James Kilpatrick argues that government should wield power sparingly in a free society. He critiques the FTC report on cigarettes as biased, notes tobacco’s economic importance, and urges weighing freedom against regulation. He warns against a fully safe, antiseptic society and defends individual choice.
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Wan
FTC
Elman
Commodity Credit Corporation
William H. Stewart
Congress
Gallup proposed as president in light of thinking people
A postcard note hints at Doc Gallup as a preferred president for sympathetic voters. A friend traveling with children expects good progress the next day as there are no historic sites planned for the next 30 miles.
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Doc Gallup
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