Unruh Man to Watch at Convention
Unruh emerges as the pat to watch in the Democratic presidential nomination race as Eugene McCarthy gains strength in New York. California delegates may tilt the balance, with Unruh leveraging influence while signaling a platform responsive to public wishes. He warns against backroom pressure toward an unpopular nominee.
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Castro as Status Quo Symbol in Cuba
The Associated Press notes Fidel Castro is now seen as the Cuban establishment, with popularity at a decade-low. He governs by whim and gesture, while youths chant disrespectful slogans. Refugee activists urge U.S. intervention, but reform must be homegrown and may unite Cubans against external pressure.
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Open Forum on Apathy and Liberty Amendment Debate
Letters discuss gun legislation amid apathy and demand for stronger laws. James and Pat Larkin of Garden Grove urge action against gun sales, while Veronica Tinch er of the League of Women Voters of Long Beach criticizes the Liberty Amendment and warns of constitutional risks and the need for cautious policy analysis.
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Johnson ties French policy to US election calm
Paris reports the US is not a major issue in France's national elections with De Gaulle steering clear of anti American rhetoric. Johnson's restraint on criticizing France and support for Paris policy is credited with easing tensions and avoiding a potential confrontation. Chip Bohlen’s views align with this cautious approach during the 1980s.
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Johnson’s prudent stance toward De Gaulle amid French crisis
Sulzberger notes President Johnson’s steady policy toward De Gaulle, praising calm diplomacy that kept France as a valued Western ally. The piece credits Johnson with restraint during tensions, crediting his approach for sustaining Franco American cooperation and aiding Vietnamese peace talks.
Sen Soaper Says Satirical Cartoon Snippet
Bill Vaughan mocks consulting buzz and wary workers in a collage of quips. A bus banter on Elgod Voice worries teens with nuclear risks while labor stats lag behind living costs. A friend buys golf balls missing instructions, prompting a return.
Generation Gap Reveals Student Dissent on War
A fragmented 1968 commencement weekend fragment notes student opposition and dissent. It highlights uncertainty about whether opposition targets Vietnam or war in general and points to deep student dissent as a core surprise of the period.
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Dissent at Ivy League Reunion Highlights War Protests
An Ivy League class of 1968 reunion reveals strong antiwar sentiment with 85 percent of women and 55 percent of men wearing white arm bands. An editorial expresses disdain for society while debates about demonstrations erupt among alumni. Only a minority walked out during an honorary degree ceremony amid renewed questions of dissent.
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Beaches Their Lives Legends and Love book review
A review of Robert and Sean Man ting’s Beaches Their Lives Legends and Love from Chilton at $9.50. The book surveys beaches along the Pacific coast Atlantic seaboard Gulf coast Mexico Hawaii and Puerto Rico as living landscapes. It covers geological historical and ecological aspects and details plant life and animal species found on beaches.
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