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Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois

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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1968

Page

15

Sophisticated listeners demand quality country music growth

Robert Shelton notes a rising trend in sophisticated audiences embracing modern country music. Nashville and West Coast studios nurture stars like Robbie Gentry Glen Campbell and John Hartford as pop charts include country flavored songs.

Nashville West Coast Hispter Nancy Sinatra Tom Jones Harry Belafonte Robbie Gentry Glen Campbell John Hartford Bobbie Gentry Henson Cargill Miss Gentry Bille Joe John Loudermilk Billy Eddy Wheeler Newport Capitol Campbell Phoenix Little One RCA Victor Jerry Reed

East German Travel Rules Spark West Berlin Crisis

The United States and Western allies seek response as East Germany requires West Germans to carry passports and visas for travel to West Berlin. New transit fees and freight taxes announced threaten movement to the enclave, with July 15 as passport deadline and June 20/July 1 fee changes. Initial talks in Bonn area paused for a joint protest not announced.

Bonn United States West Germany Britain France East Germany Berlin West Berlin U.S West Germ Soviet Union ADN Eugene Rostow

Congress Moves Toward Stricter Gun Control Bill

In Washington the House Judiciary Committee edges toward approval of a tougher gun bill after a 16 to 16 tie. President Johnson urges passage as NRA protesters rally outside NRA offices and pressure grows in Congress following RFK’s assassination. Senator McGovern questions the stance for South Dakota sportsmen.

Washington Congress House Emanuel Celler D-N.y House Judiciary Committee Senate George McGovern McGovern South Dakota Johnson Judiciary Committee Celler National Rifle Association NRA Robert F. Kennedy

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