Ogilvie Faces Tough Campaign Against Daniel Walker
Governor Richard Ogilvie faces a hard fought race with Daniel Walker who has shown sharp debate skills and a readiness to attack. Walker's lack of a public record is noted while Ogilvie plans to stress his three year record and new ideas. The contest is expected to be long with potential for negative campaigning and strong independent voter interest.
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Lindsay Schaub
Richard B. Ogilvie
Daniel Walker
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Ogilvie
Montgomery Ward
Percy
William Scott
Editorials Political health never better
Governor George Wallace of Alabama, wounded by an assassin, remains politically vigorous. His Michigan and Maryland showings defy sympathy and suggest resilience but his campaign fate depends on recovery speed and possible lasting injury. Analysts overestimate or underestimate the Wallace movement. the decision to continue rests with Wallace, not pundits. He can still command attention at the DemocraticNational Convention, even from a wheelchair.
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Japan faces trade pressure as surpluses grow
Japan reports exports up 25 percent to 248 billion and imports up 5 percent to 16.2 billion for the year ending March 31, leaving a 8.6 billion surplus. The piece notes calls to reduce subsidies, boost imports, and avoid a currency upvalue and trade war while urging a world conference on trade practices.
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Japan
United States
Southern Illinoisan Editor John C Gardner’s Role noted
John C Gardner serves as editor and general manager of the Southern Illinoisan, guiding newsroom operations and overall publication strategy.
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John C. Gardner
Gilchrist Oregon town built around a timber empire
Frank Gilchrist moved his timber operation to 85 000 acres in southern Oregon and built a company town around the mill. The plant provides housing and services for workers, controls local commerce, and runs schools and police, creating a self contained community with few government services.
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Gilchrist Timber Co
Allen Nacheman Gilchrist
Bud Keown
Kelly
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Laurel
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Connally exits White House as insider hints at return
James Reston suggests Secretary of the Treasury John Connally's abrupt White House move may be temporary. The piece notes Connally's ambition and ties to Nixon era politics, speculating he could return as VP or pursue the secretary of state position after November.
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New York Times
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John Connally
White House
Texas
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Democratic Party
Richard Nixon
GOP
Nixon
Republican Party
Spiro Agnew
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Connally
Washington
Lyndon Johnson
Lyndon
Johnson
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State Department
Letter on Nixon action in Vietnam and Hai Phong harbor
Meda Rendleman of Herrin voices concern over Nixon’s mining of Hai Phong harbor and fears it risks World War III. She shares personal family context including Randy L. Wagoner, a nephew who served in the 1st Cavalry and returned from Vietnam, and expresses gratitude he survived.
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