Thought For Today and Virginia Negro Vote Notes
A survey of a weekend column reading about language shifts in a dictionary by George Norman Garmonsway. It also covers Virginia's racial politics in 1964 with both parties courting Black voters, noting Mills E. Godwin Jr and A Linwood Holton Jr, plus Sweden moving to use Mrs for all married and single women. It comments on gender roles and the term Mrs vs Miss.
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George Norman Garmonsway
King’s College
London
Virginia
Richmond
Godwin
George Lincoln Rockwell
Rockwell
G.O.P
Barry Goldwater
Party of
Lincoln
GOP
Johnson
Mills E. Godwin, Jr
Roanoke
A. Linwood Holton, Jr
Constitutional Party
William J. Story, Jr
Chesapeake
John Birch Society
Virginia Conservative Party
Dagens Nyheter
Sweden
Wilson Gains Time From Rhodesia Trip In 1960s Style Clash
Prime Minister Harold Wilson’s Rhodesia talks left Salisbury unchanged yet buying time for Britain. Ian Smith pressed for immediate independence under white rule while Wilson demanded eventual black rule. Sanctions risk hurting blacks most, with Malawis and Zambia relying on Rhodesia. Wilson and Smith agreed a royal commission would study changes.
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UPI
Harold Wilson
Salisbury
Pantr
London
Rhodesia
Wilson
Pny
Sonia
Smith
England
Sahara
UDI
Britain
Zambia
Youll Be Sorry You Threw it Away Times Two
John Hodell recalls a chaotic newsroom move as desks and keepsakes are discarded amid nostalgia. The piece riffs on old files, paper clips, and bizarre items, while joking about the NY Times and LA Times, a school concert, and looming piles.
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John Hodel
Watch On The Potomac is The Draft Fair, Or Is That A Silly Question?
Robert G. Spivace outlines how the draft evasion movement prompts a rethinking of draft laws. He argues deferments for students have created resentment and calls for separate examination of each case, suggesting broadening service to include non-military programs and mandatory two-year national service.
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Robert G. Spivace
Washington
Russell Sees Vietnam Shift and Dominican Stakes
Powerful Senator Richard B. Russell of Georgia says U S efforts in South Vietnam have improved but more troops may be needed. He warns against withdrawing too quickly from the Dominican Republic, questions Cuban refugee intake, and cites civil rights as settled but warns on jury standards. He notes President Johnson’s hard work and stresses vigilance against Communist infiltration among refugees.
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Congress
Richard B. Russell
United States
South
Viet Nam
Warrens Duffee
John A. Goldsmith
Washington
UPI
U.S
Georgia Democrat
Senate Armed Services Committee
Dominican Republic
United Press International
Senate
Georgia
Russell
Carl Sanders
Vietam
Santo Domingo
Castro
Haiti
Caribbean
Cuba
Hispaniola
Florida Keys
Puerto Rico
Mona
Johnson
Rusell
South Viet Nam
Alvin York
Raleigh Reaiater Advertisement Rates and Masthead
Beckley Newspapers Corporation publishes Raleigh Reaiater from 341 Prince Street Beckley West Virginia with second class mail privileges in Beckley and Hinton. Advertising rep Ward Griffith. Subscription rates list daily and Sunday options by mail and home delivery including city distribution terms.
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Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Prince St
Beckley
W. Va
Hinton
Lindsay Victory Won’t Assure 68 Nomination
New York mayoral hopeful John V. Lindsay faces long odds for a fast national rise in 1968. His NYC record would need clear reform results while GOP resistance grows over his perceived leftward stance and anti-Goldwater attitude. Conservatives doubt his appeal beyond New York.
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Lindsay
Lindsey
U. S. Senate
John F. Kennedy
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
William F. Buckley
Buckley
Allghenies
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Register Newsroom
Sidney Johnston
Raiford Watkins
Thomas Stafford
Needy McQuade
United Mine Workers
Woodrow Wilson High School
New York Times
the Times
N. Y. Times
Los Angeles Times
Esterhazy
2 Brothers
Potomac
M.I.T
Rensselaer Polytechnic
Kennedy
Europe
Southeast Asia
Peace Corps
VISTA
Sell
North Viet Nam
Raleigh Reaiater
Ward-Griffith Mpany, Inc
Chicago
Detroit
Atlanta
Boston
Charlotte
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Greenville
Pittsburgh
NEA
John V. Lindsay
National Republican Party
New York City
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