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Newspaper
Sunday Dominion Post
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1968
Page
3
Sen. Russell Long of Louisiana says the Democratic platform will likely propose tax reforms favoring moderate income earners. He notes Treasury study results due before the national convention and possible Republican review.
A Rockefeller memo circulated among staff projects Nixon receiving no more than 515 first ballot votes with Rockefeller at 350 and Reagan 280, plus five favorite sons totaling 188. Wilson calls the memo optimistic as Nixon camp remains confident while Rhodes could sway contest.
Teresa McGovern aged 19 daughter of Senator George McGovern was arrested in Rapid City for illegal possession of narcotics after a motel raid by state agents. Barry Mogin 19 from Silver Spring Maryland and Mary Shanley 24 from Evanston Illinois were also arrested and later released on $2,500 bond. A quantity of marijuana and paraphernalia was found in the room.
Washington reports House backers aim to exempt the Post Office from federal manpower cuts in the new tax law. Postmaster Marvin Watson delays a one week reduction, warning that without House action next week service cuts would begin next Saturday with limited operations and Saturday mail declines.
David J. McDonald former United Steelworkers of America president and long time Democrat endorsed Richard Nixon for president saying he is a gutsy leader and would campaign for him. He noted Nixon helped resolve the 1959 steel strike and mentioned possible cabinet service including labor secretary.
The Coast and Geodetic Survey reports widespread subsidence in California, Texas, Louisiana, Alaska, Washington state, and Arizona. Causes include earthquakes frost action and moisture changes, with human activity accelerating changes measurable in decades. Notable subsidence figures include Mendota California 24 feet over 23 years and New Orleans 20 inches in 50 years.
The Senate approved by voice vote a plan to form an eight member independent commission with four presidential appointees and four from Congress. It will review 150 federal agencies to identify ones to consolidate cut back or abolish within a year. The bill aims to curb government spending.
A 20 ton humpback named Willie the Whale was found dead on a Moon Head pilings area near Quincy. The Coast Guard planned to tow the carcass to sea at high tide. The three year old whale had attracted thousands as a daily sight off Point Allerton in Hull and became a regional tourist draw.
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