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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1968
Page
2
Georgia Democrats weigh Kennedy influence and Wallace counterpoint as national drift splits liberal and southern voters. The piece notes Ted Kennedy’s liberal record, Georgia’s loyalty to the Democrats, and potential House choice if Wallace disrupts the race, with Georgia under pressure from Washington leadership.
Highlights of events across centuries include the S S Savannah completing the first Atlantic steamship crossing to Liverpool in 1819 and Roanoke’s 1586 colony abandonment. Also noted are the 1754 Albany congress, the Black Hole of Calcutta, the 1867 execution of Emperor Maximilian, the FCC’s 1934 creation, and later Cold War era milestones.
New York AP column collects quips about dieting and weight loss from critics and friends. The jokes poke fun at self discipline, exercise, hypnosis and unlikely remedies in a light humorous tone.
The Kennedy family shifts strategy after RFK’s murder. Edward Kennedy signals possible support for Hubert Humphrey and engages in talks with RFK aides to influence liberal policy, while preserving a power base and mending party rifts for a potential vice presidential bid.
Public notice from the Thomasville Times Enterprise detailing republication rights and postal address, with subscription pricing and tax information for Georgia deliveries. The text lists mailing address, post office box, and indicates weekly, monthly, and yearly rates with associated taxes.
U.S. press excerpt reports Walter Reuther telling union members they may reach a $25,000 annual wage with guaranteed pay but warns that inflation could lift prices for autos to about $12,000 a car, shoes to $150, bread to $2, and dues to at least four times current levels.
Commentary on Stop and Frisk after Supreme Court approval and how civilians should behave when frisked. Advises not to demand frisking, avoid interfering, and consider discrimination claims via Civil Liberties Union. Warns against overreacting, leaning on objects, or engaging in chatter during a frisk.
The piece argues Admiral Joy's rule that threats of force may be essential in Paris negotiations with the North Vietnamese. It criticizes Averell Harriman and Cyrus Vance for lacking plenary power to back talks with action and questions Johnson's political constraints. It cites Ho Chi Minh and McCarthy dynamics and notes bipartisan support for a tougher stance from figures like Paul Douglas, Truman, and Eisenhower.
The DMZ battlefield is seen as leverage in Paris negotiations as U S and North Vietnamese forces clash with heavy casualties. Officials warn Hanoi seeks a decisive victory to pressure concessions, while morale and reinforcements shape the looming months of fighting.
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