Oswald Murder Fallout Reveals Ruby and Rusk Moments
The narrative captures Jack Ruby at police HQ seeking Joe DeLong and facing checks as reporters press for Oswald questions. It also shows President Johnson and aides reacting to Kennedy's death, with Dean Rusk delivering a measured public statement of sorrow and unity.
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The Day JFK Was Shot
Jim Bishop recounts the chaotic Dallas press room as Oswald is presented to reporters. Major figures including Jack Ruby and Henry Wade react amid shouting crowds and tense security moments.
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Jim Bishop
King Features Syndicate
Nixon plans slow military buildup after taking office
Aides say Nixon intends a cautious review of defense commitments and hardware needs before expanding the military budget. He emphasizes a staged approach to spending, weighing commitments, costs, and technological gaps while pushing for a shift from draft to an all volunteer force.
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Russia
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Robert 5. McNamara
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Southeast Asia
Nixon says federal payroll to be filled not cut in early days
Nixon intends to fill all existing positions and only reorganize as directed. He will spare the Office of Economic Opportunity at the outset, while assigning Harry Fleming to recruit over 2,000 high grade policy posts and about 300 top-level officials for cabinet and sub-cabinet roles.
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Washington
UPI
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Office of Economic Opportunity
Strom Thurmond
Whiz
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Flemming
Europeans Buy More U S Stocks Amid European Market Fears
Europeans purchased $918,648,000 in American stocks in the first eight months of 1968, more than double 1967’s total and signaling a shift as tax changes and offshore funds draw foreign buyers. Analysts note possible tax incentives and the use of American funds abroad, with some money routing through Swiss accounts to evade taxes.
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Europe
Advertising Claims by Scientific Horse Shoers Spark Debate
A reprint of The Sporting News issue features an ad for a "scientific horse-shoers" claiming to prevent slipping and that calka prevents cable rail stot. The piece contrasts modern American stocks with foreign investments amid monetary crises and political unrest, noting foreign inflows support U.S. markets. France bought more U.S. stocks than it sold in recent months, with figures shown for July and June.
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ST. Louis
UPI
The
Sporting News
Calka
Phobia list updated for prestige seekers
New York AP reports a satirical update listing fears for status seekers. It catalogs phobias from zoophobia to merinthophobia and gymnophobia, noting terms for fears of ridicule, robbery, and topless waitresses, ending with autoraphobia the fear of the northern lights.
Five Ohioans among 86 US servicemen killed in Vietnam
Washington reports five Ohioans among 86 American servicemen killed in Vietnam. The fallen include Ervin E. Harris of Oregon, James K. Parks of London, Michael D. Turner of Gahanna, John H. Roach of Warren, and Marshall R. Smith of Cleveland. details note frontier deaths in ongoing conflict.
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Warren
Marshall R. Smith
Marshall D. Smith
Cleveland
Bestila Acton
Wee Women confrontation over buried story before marriage
A playlet line hints at a spouse revealing a hidden tale after vows. The exchange references repeated party chatter and a shared past.
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