Republicans urged patience on 1968 nominating process
A Jackson Wyoming governors conference of 21 Republican governors unanimously urged uninstructed delegations to the 1968 national convention. They said this would foster an aggressive campaign climate and avoid unity disruptions from bound state delegations. The article notes Vietnam and President Johnson’s handling influence early momentum. It concludes that it is too soon to pick a likely nominee.
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West Virginia Sets a Good Example for Budgets
State and local units in West Virginia report 1966 67 fiscal years closed in the black and meet legal balance requirements. The piece questions why federal budgets do not reflect the same public restraint and anticipates continued deficits until national sentiment shifts.
Double Prosecution Questioned by Wheeling Police
Wheeling police and the police judge instruct officers to file double charges against liquor law violators. Arraignment includes a municipal count under the Wheeling ordinance with a $500 bond, then a state charge with another $500 bond. The practice aims to deter violations but raises questions about routine dual prosecutions.
Redistricting Threat To West Virginia
West Virginia faces losing one of its six congressional districts after a looming redistricting dispute. Congress is urged to act after its July recess to avoid at large elections next year and ensure fair district boundaries are set for 1968.
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De Gaulle Seeks Neutral Role Amid Global Power Shifts
The article outlines Charles de Gaulle's push for French autonomy from Washington, Moscow, and Peking. It notes his disengagement from NATO and SEATO, his aim to mediate in Middle East and Vietnam, and France's effort to bolster ties with Arab states while maintaining a neutral stance in a shifting world order.
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Grandchildren of World Unite Against Premiers
Russell Baker argues that discussions between Johnson and Kosygin about grandchildren reveal little about real policy. He notes how grandchildren tempting grandfathers to imagine a better future quickly fade as the elder statesmen age, become politicians, and fail to act for future generations.
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Cable Splicer Faces Tough Times on Demanding Job
A veteran phone company cable splicer laments aging in a world of rapid tech and shifting work. He recalls the younger colleague offering him a seat on the bus, highlighting a changing workplace and personal fatigue.
Words Wit and Wisdom by William Morris quiz match
A playful quiz pairs adjectives with matching meanings. Readers test semantic links like palatial with stately and pallid with lemon-yellow, then compare results to the provided answer key for verification.
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Galbraith Emerges as Key Voice in Vietnam Peace Drive
Harvard economist John Kenneth Galbraith, longtime ambassador to India, rises as a leading spokesman for a national citizens campaign to end the Vietnam War. He argues for a moderate solution, revises strategic aims, and advocates an active defense while pressing for negotiations. He plus mobilizes university and academic networks to build a broader opposition.
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