Humphrey promises 50 percent boost to Social Security
In a policy statement and Seal Beach rally speech Hubert H. Humphrey pledges a 50 percent across the board increase in Social Security benefits with automatic payments tied to rising prices. He would fund part from general taxes, criticize Nixon Republicans, and contrast Democratic liberalization with GOP resistance while noting agitators he faced.
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Nixon Claims Johnson Signals Humphrey's Tactics
Nixon on the campaign trail mocks Humphrey as the Johnson era’s defender and accuses LBJ aides of signaling. He faults the Johnson administration for farm price declines and promises new leadership as crowds greet him in Sioux Falls and Bismarck.
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U S protests jamming of Voice of America
The United States officially protests to the Soviet Union over jamming Voice of America broadcasts, terming it an ugly Cold War tactic. State Department notes Bohlen delivered the protest to Ambassador Dobrynin, signaling ongoing pressure as U S Russian ties strain after Czechoslovakia events. A high level talk is anticipated at the UN General Assembly with Rusk and Gromyko expected.
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Opponents Filibuster Fortas Nomination in Senate
Senate opponents vowed a filibuster to deadlock the Fortas nomination for chief justice. Senator Mansfield said he would push the debate motion, while Thurmond doubted any vote would occur. Supporters Mansfield and Dirksen expected a two thirds vote to block debate, though both worry the effort may fail.
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