Johnson avoids primaries and debates as McCarthy gains in NH
Editorial notes President Johnson will skip primaries unless required by state law and will not debate Nixon. It discusses Massachusetts Democrats faltering under Johnson, McCarthy gains, and Ted Kennedy's decision to participate. The piece considers risks to Johnson if Massachusetts mirrors other weak party organizations.
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Johnson
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Massachusetts
Kennedy
Eugene McCarthy
Lester Hyman
White House
New York Times Dispatch
Sen
McCarthy
Ted Kennedy
New Hampshire
Democratic Party
Pease
Johnson faces civil unrest report clash and political risk
The National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders questions the Great Society program under President Johnson. Vice President Humphrey deflects criticism while signaling reelection concerns, as Johnson avoids public remarks on the findings.
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National Advisory Commission On Civil Disorders
Lyndon Johnson
Humphrey
Commission
Identification problem in a New York retail store
A shopper buys a $61.15 item and presents a driver’s license but cannot prove ownership of the car or registration. The clerk asks for more ID, calls the manager, and suggests verifying the license plate with the registration, highlighting caution over potential identification issues.
Merchants tighten checks amid rise in bad payments
A New York store group reports bad check losses exceed 37 000 annually from over 15 million checks. Retail officials advise payment verification using store account cards or plates, driver licenses, vehicle registrations, or government IDs, while social security cards and business cards are deemed unreliable.
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Mercantile Financial and Security
New York
Louis Rothschild
Men’s Wear Retailer of America
Carbondale crisis probes city leadership and public duty
The Southern Illinoisan urges residents to consider the city manager form of government amid mass resignations by city employees backing Jack Hazel. It questions managerial accountability and calls for clear explanations, civic cooperation, and scrutiny of appointments while stressing responsible public service.
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Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Jack Hazel
Wilhelmy
Norman
Mr. Hazel
Hazel
Police Department
Moose Hall
Bondale
Southern Illinois
Reader disputes Carbondale editorials on council walkout
A Carbondale reader challenges Friday editorials alleging employee rebellion and anarchy over Police Chief Hazel. He defends proper grievance handling, cites hours of reporting, and praises Hazel’s service while criticizing coverage of local figures and the city’s leadership. The letter urges restoration of terminated workers and cautions about city affairs under Kirks Keenes Burns.
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Carbondale
Kirks
Keenes
Bill Burns
Employment Is The Key To The Ghetto Problem
A National Advisory Commission summary notes that despite broader gains, unemployment among Negroes in 1967 was more than double that of whites and that low paying unskilled jobs dominate Black employment. The piece links joblessness to family breakdown, poverty, crime, health challenges, and exploitation in ghettos.
Integration still seen as proper goal in school policy
The piece argues full school integration remains the proper aim despite uneven progress since 1954. It cites rising Black student figures, persistent segregation, and mixed local results, while noting studies show exposure across races reduces stereotypes and fosters mutual respect.
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United States Supreme Court
Berkeley
California
Philadelphia
American Association of School Administrators
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Congress of Racial Equality
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