Democrats Face Nixon Humphrey Clash in 1968 Campaign
Editorial weighs Nixon and Humphrey after the Chicago convention riots. It notes Nixon’s early lead, Humphrey’s potential, and the Democratic split over Vietnam policy with Illinois politics and key figures like Daley, McGovern, Simon, and Clark shaping the debate.
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Richard Nixon
Hubert Humphrey
Kennedy
McCarthy
Chicago
Loop
Lyndon Johnson
Vietnam
Johnson
Humphrey
Nixon
Miami
Congress
U.S
Sen
Paul Simon
North Vietnam
Illinois
Two Democratic Senators Split Over War After Nomination
The piece contrasts Sen. George S. McGovern's gracious concession and pledge to back Humphrey despite Vietnam differences with Sen. Eugene McCarthy's refusal to support the ticket. It praises McGovern's measured stance and criticizes McCarthy for opposing the party, urging a shift toward party unity and pragmatic policy amid the Vietnam debate.
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Democratic Party
Hubert Humphrey
George S. McGovern
Vietnam
Humphrey
Mr. Humphrey
Sen. McGovern
Sen
Eugene McCarthy
Mr. McCarthy
United States
Sen. McCarthy
Reform Boosts Illinois Court System At Magistrate Level
The Illinois court reform of 1964 replaces justice of the peace and police magistrates with appointed magistrates. The shift aims to reduce corruption, raise qualifications, and centralize pay. Early surveys show broad support for improved small claims and traffic case handling.
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Justice of the Peace
Illinois
Illinois Supreme Court
Walter Shearer
Carl H. Rosewick
Rosewick
Judicial Advisory Council
Justices of the Peace
Sixth Circuit
Rodney A. Scott
Scott
J.P
Alan Dixon
Belleville
Dixon
Roy Gulley
Cook County
Gulley
Police
John Boyle
Boyle
Supreme Court Administration Office
Magistrate Courts
Roy Solfisburg
Solfisburg
Benjamin S. Mackoff
Circuit Court
Chicago
New York
Rolewick
Justice Shearer
Border watch at Lewu to Sha Tau Kek amid Hong Kong China border
The 17 mile frontier near Hong Kong becomes a post of diplomacy and defense as Britain and the United States maintain China watching staffs. Border police face protests while refugees flee toward Hong Kong with hundreds arrested yearly.
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Jeff Price
Associated Press
Hong Kong
Central Business District
Mao Tse-tung
China
Lewu
Pekin
Sha Tau Kek
United States
U.S
Man Kam To
Shum Chum
Frank Knight
People’s Liberation Army
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U.S. Vietnam
Richard J. Daley
William Clark
Mao
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Rodney Scott
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