Rockefeller urges negotiated Vietnam settlement and Asian unity
Governor Rockefeller calls for reversing Americanization of Vietnam, favors four point program for peace and economic progress in Southeast Asia. He urges alliance talks among Asian nations, focusing on political stability, security of populations, and broad regional cooperation without imposing force.
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Friladelphia
Nelson A. Rockefelter
Council of Asian Nations
New York
Saidj
Saigon
Thea
Rockefeller
Vietnam
World Affairs Council
Southeast Asia
Philadelphia
Great Crescent
Japan
India
Iran
Ranger
South
Johnson
China
United States
Changing City A Summit on Hagerstown Needs Change
The series argues Hagerstown must confront growth and renewal to avoid decay. It highlights decaying sewage and water systems, volunteer fire shortages, crowded downtowns, and a costly path to urban renewal. Leadership gaps, charter questions, and county relations shape possible plans, risks, and the fate of a unified future.
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Hagerstown
Pennsylvania
Washington County Coy House
Hagers
Planning and Zoning Commission
Republicans Call For Tax Cuts After Vietnam War Ends
The Republican Coordinating Committee urged regular annual income tax cuts as soon as the Vietnam conflict ends. It did not rule out midflight tax increases if needed after cutting spending, and favored early termination. The 75 page report “An Economy in Crisis” criticized Democratic fiscal policy and urged a Hoover Commission like board to curb waste and streamline government.
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Washington
Republican Coordinating Committee
Hoover Commissions On Government Organization
Candidate Topless Dancer Aims for Stanford Student Office
Victoria Bowles known as Vicky Dreke twists campus politics by running for president of the Associated Students at Stanford University. The 22 year old former student allegedly performed topless at a Sunnyvale nightclub and features her 38 22 36 measurements in campaign notes.
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Stanford
Calif
Stanford University
Vicky
Associated Students
Miss Drake
Sunnyvale
Cal
Victoria Bowles
Vicky Dreke
Nationwide telephone strike nears contract settlement
AFL CIO union official states near agreement on a nationwide three year contract for about 600,000 Bell System workers. Wage talks focus on 5.6 percent to 7.8 percent increases as wage patterns set by Western Electric installers. Strike actions continue across about 40 states with ~145,000 Bell System workers already striking. Most telephone service remains available while negotiators push to formalize a three year deal to replace the current 18 month wage reopener.
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Afl-Ciq International Union of Electrical Work- Waslinglun Laity
Neypers
JUEW
Hators
Com
Nications
Rell
Joseph A. Beirne
Stiik
Afl-Cio Commuunications Workers of America
CWA
Bell Refer Sauce
Western Electric Co
Beirne
Bell
Othe Telephone System
Aty
Bell System
Gordon Free
Mrs Humphrey Hospitalized For Routine Pelvic Surgery
Mrs Hubert H. Humphrey, 36, is at Bethesda Naval Medical Center for routine pelvic surgery to correct a malignant disorder. Captain Walter M. Longergan, chief of obstetrics and gynecology, will operate on Thursday morning. She entered the hospital Tuesday night and is expected to remain several days after surgery.
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Washington
Hubert H. Humphrey
Bethesda Naval Medical Center
Walter M. Longergan
Humphrey
Williamsportport High School construction approved by county commissioners
County leaders approve new Williamsportport High School project as part of a broader capital plan. Planning documents outline site selection, funding, and expected impact on students and local growth.
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County Commissioners
Williamsport High School
Poor People's Leaders Rally For Second Wave Assault
Poor People's Campaign leaders press for immediate federal action on jobs income housing and education in Washington after cordial talks with Senate and House leaders. The Rev Ralph David Abernathy says the group seeks action not sympathy and vows to lead a mass gathering if Congress does not respond.
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Propin
Washington
U. S. Capitol Building
A. King
Jeff
Mevunemryak Bu
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Ralph David Abernathy
SCLC
Abernathy
Congress
Memphis
Mebsite
Bers
Republicans Question Rockefeller Overtaking Nixon
Prominent Republicans greet Nelson Rockefeller's candidacy but doubt he can overtake Richard Nixon. Critics cite Nixon's delegate strength and Nixon's campaign momentum while Reagan argues Rockefeller's bid will energize the convention and broaden issue discussion. Kennedy and McCarthy react, noting the party gains a choice.
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Malcolm Stephenson
Associated Press
NEW York
Naion
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Richard M. Nixon
Rockefeller
Nixon
Ronald Reagar
California
Gove
Harrisburg
Raymond P. Shafer
Rockefelle
Reagan
Sacramento
Kennedy
Behind The Scenes Tax Tensions Pressure Lawmakers
Washington AP reports high level maneuvering over taxes and spending in an election year as administration leaders anticipate a tax hike. Talks center on a $10 billion spending cut and a $4 billion next-year cut with hopes for agreement amid possible deeper reductions. Mills seeks larger tax changes while the administration pushes a $4 billion cut and threats of broader restraint.
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Joseph R. Coyne
Washington
Congress
Seeneney
Henry J. Fowley
Wilbur D. Mills
Fowler
U.S
George Chamber
Commerc Tal
Mahon
D-Tex
Nution
Senate
Mills
Villian
Write-In Rally Sends Rockefeller Ahead in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts Republican primary, AL Rockefeller led write-in votes, projected to secure 34 Massachusetts delegates on the first ballot. McCarthy led Democrats with a large share of ballots, claiming about 114,383 votes on 1,675 of 1,784 precincts, with Kennedy and Humphrey also listed in Democratic totals.
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Nelean
AL Rockefeller
New York
Wie
Massachusetts
Rockefeller
Eugene J. McCarthy
Alile
McCarthy
Richard M. Nixon
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Dud Lens
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John A. Volpe
Volpe
Nixon
Reasgan
Kennedy
Johnson
Humphrey
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