24 Hour Voting Plan Faces Cost and Logistics
California leans toward disadvantage in election years as analysts argue 24 hour voting could neutralize time zone effects. CBS President Dr. Frank Stanton advocates nationwide simultaneous polling and end to result projections. Governors oppose, citing extra staffing costs for all precincts and round the clock operation.
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Civil Service Commission restricts employee complaints
The Civil Service Commission revises its code to limit employee criticism of agency policies and practices. It directs grievances to the executive director, potentially conflicting with the Lloyd-LaFollette Act which guarantees federal employees the right to petition on employment matters. The ruling could urge other agencies to curb public airing of disputes, affecting public interest.
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Expo 67 U.S. Pavilion praised as Creative America show
The Open Forum discusses the United States Pavilion at Expo 67, praising its breadth from colonial Americana to space age exhibits. A reader notes the exhibit demonstrates inventiveness and culture, countering critics, and argues the money spent was well spent.
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Les Rodney
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Hollywood
America
United States
Puerto Rico
Thinks Russ Set to Seize China Rule
New York report says Russia prepares to seize power in Peking as the United States watches Red China s political convulsions. Thousands of Soviet agents, many red army officers, are active in the claim.
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New York
United States
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Han Kao Kang
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Kao
Mao Tse-tung
Moscow Backing Anti-Mao Rebels As Beijing Tensions Rise
The article reports Moscow backing anti Mao forces in rebel provinces while preparing legal and moral grounds for a China invasion. It cites Kosygin’s ultimatum, seized ships, and a new anti Mao Independent Division as signs of Kremlin plans and political manipulation.
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Peking
Dairen
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Mao ‘T'se-tung
Doubt About Extraterrestrial Signals and Earthly Broadcasts
The text notes skepticism about radio signals from both space and Earth, mentions a Soviet satellite communications network, humor about pilots' wake announcements, and a caricature about Japan and hippies made from beer cans, reflecting light cultural commentary.
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Earth
Japan
Goldwater Quietly Criticizes Romney In Closed Session
In Room B338 of the Rayburn Building Barry Goldwater, speaking to 200 Republican staffers, blasted LBJ over Detroit riots and McNamara while praising Nixon as the most experienced candidate and signaling distrust of George Romney for vacillating on Vietnam. The account centers on a recalled remark about a California lunch.
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Romney Seen As Strong GOP Hope In 1968 D
Bruce Biossat reports Ronald Reagan and Bruce Biossat praising George Romney as the most attractive, presentable candidate the Republicans could field. Goldwater remains noncommittal, weighing Romney’s voter appeal against concerns about communication with the public. A potential Goldwater support shift could emerge if Romney speaks at a Phoenix fundraiser on Oct. 26, signaling possible unity for 1968.
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Goldwater
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Johnson
Nixon
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Technology Changes Farming
Technology shifts agriculture toward heavy mechanization. By 1968 farms show high output with $60,000 per farm invested in tractors and spreaders, while crop prices and labor shifts spark unrest. New tobacco harvesters and tomato picking machines foretell large job losses as breeders tailor plants to machines and fruit becomes easier to harvest.
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