Humphrey's bid mirrors Van Buren in 1836 race
Editorial weighs whether an incumbent vice president can win the presidency. It notes Nixon’s near miss in 1960 and examines history from Adams to Johnson, concluding Humphrey seeks a 1836 precedent set by Van Buren despite long odds.
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Martin van Buren
United States
Richard Nixon
John F. Kennedy
John Adams
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Adams
New Republic
Aaron Burr
Alexander Hamilton
Jefferson
Theodore Roosevelt
Calvin Collidge
Harry Trumas
Lyndon B. Johnson
Hubert Humphrey
Humphrey
TV confrontations spark debate on teen hearing loss
Dr. David Lipscomb of the University of Tennessee reports experiments showing 120 decibels can damage cochlear cells, with discotheque noise peaking near 138 decibels. A school survey finds hearing loss rising from 5 percent in grade six to about 20 percent by grade twelve, amid other noisy activities.
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Dr. Lipscomb
Conventions dramatize difference between Humphrey Nixon
James Reston analyzes the 1968 conventions noting a key contrast between parties. Democrats show personal support for Humphrey despite Vietnam doubts, while Republicans chiefly back Nixon despite policy disagreements. The Chicago clash with McCarthy and McGovern highlights Humphrey’s openness, versus Nixon’s solo Miami Beach strategy.
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James Reston
New York Times
Chicago
Hubert Humphrey
Richard Nixon
Miami Beach
Humphrey
Vietnam
Johnson
McCarthy
McGovern
Nixon
Rockefeller
Reagan
Lindsay
Percy
California
Humphrey. McCarthy, McGovern
Letter to the Editor Endorses Nixon and Law and Order
A reader from Herrin rebukes perceived Democratic bias in political news at The Southern Illinoisan. The letter praises Richard Nixon as educated and informed and argues for restoring the country to its former standing through strong law and order, defending Nixon against accusations of racism.
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Illnoisan
Peggy Lindsay
Herrin
Democratic Party
Nixon
Chance
Law and Order
Letter to the editor challenges media bias on Cold War policy
Barry predicted it all criticizes The Southern Minnesotan for liberal bias over the Czech invasion and Soviet strategy. The writer cites Goldwater and Nixon, urges print of conservative view, and questions editorial fairness.
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the Southern Minneisan
Fred S. Hoffman
A.P
Washington
U.S
Czechoslovakia
Kremlin
Hungary
Soviet Union
Kennedy
Johnson
Humphrey
Barry Goldwater
United Nations
Goldwater
Nixon
Springfield
Surviving Chicago: American Troops Rally for Nixon
Russell Baker profiles the Chicago convention front lines where soldiers, reporters, and volunteers endure chaos. Bright spots include Bill Bascom and Bruce Braxton while Jim Quick recovers from a head injury. The piece ends with praise for loyal service and a pledge to keep the country safe for Richard Nixon.
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Bruce
William Henry Harrison
Chicago
Richard M. Nixon
Debates Highlight Democratic Convention Coverage
The New York Times notes CBS and NBC framed a face to face debate among Humphrey McCarthy and McGovern, a product of Jesse Unruh’s influence. Networks used multiple cameras and floor reporters to cover three stories, amid chaos and protests at Chicago.
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Nixon
McCarthy
McGovern
Johnson
Chicago
Jesse M. Unruh
California
Hubert H. Humphrey
Eugene J. McCarthy
George S. McGovern
International Amphitheater
NBC
CBS
Georgia
Aretha Franklin
Shirley MacLaine
Richard J. Daley
Julian Bond
ABC
Eric Sevareid
Fortress Chicago
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Sam Pete
Tex
New York
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Lincoln Park
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Conrad Hilton
Chuck Chills
Lenox
Riccardo
Chuck
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Cross Patch
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Quint
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Jack Gould
New York Television
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