Nixon and Humphrey Move Toward Doves in Vietnam Debate
Editorial outlines how Nixon and Humphrey have shifted toward dove positions on Vietnam. It notes Nixon’s moderation, Eisenhower’s cautions, Romney Rockefeller Lindsay and Reagan as hawkish or flexible, and Johnson’s pause followed by Paris talks. The piece suggests a broad Republican shift and a reconfigured 1968 landscape.
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Air travel gains time and cost edge over ocean liners
The piece argues air travel saves days versus ocean voyages, noting high air passenger numbers and rising liner fares. It outlines Queen Elizabeth II’s upcoming trans Atlantic service with inaugural routes and pricing, comparing flying comfort to sea travel and noting the enduring appeal of ocean liners for some travelers.
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Illinois considers allowing state banks to open foreign branches
Illinois lawmakers moved to amend the banking act to let state chartered banks open branches abroad, a change opposed to domestic limits. Federally chartered banks already ride this privilege, while voters would decide in November. The discussion references overseas locations and notes Cuba as a point of debate.
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Letter to the editor on gun violence and hangings
A Southern Illinoisan reader argues that murder rates differ by policy and cites England's hanging practice for murder. The letter criticizes Illinois gun laws, urges gun owners and hunters to vote in November, and expresses family support for the stance.
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Indifferent voters urged to claim fair share of county government
A reader from Carterville urges western Williamson County residents to stop party politics and unite to ensure their district receives its fair share of county government. The letter warns that indifference in government shifts blame to voters and advocates active civic engagement.
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GOP delegates face unity and change at 1968 convention
At the Miami Beach gathering, Nixon seeks a broad base amid calls for change while Rockefeller and Reagan present opposing paths. The trio clash over Vietnam, law and order, and urban policy, each offering a different approach to unity and reform within the party.
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Isolation and confusion mark GOP delegates at Miami Beach
James Reston notes delegates focus on party fights over national questions. Nixon and Reagan lead for delegates while Rockefeller clashes with independents. The piece laments isolation, conflict, and lost sight of national unity amid the convention chaos.
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Tax increase benefits seen
Secretary of the Treasury Henry H. Fowler says early signs show the tax surcharge cooling the economy. He warns long term confidence is rising but urges price and wage restraint by management and labor to preserve inflation containment and avoid passing costs to consumers.
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