McCarthy Sees Wisconsin Win As Test Ahead of Nation
Wisconsin delivered McCarthy a 57 percent victory and a springboard toward contests with Kennedy as Nixon dominated the Republican vote with about 80 percent. Kennedy urged unity while Johnson exited, leaving McCarthy to press a broader primary path toward May contests in Indiana Connecticut and New Haven. Nixon’s Wisconsin haul secures 30 Republican votes at the convention and signals ongoing momentum in the race.
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Johnson meets Humphrey and Kennedy as Democratic race heats up
President Johnson held hour long talks separately with Vice President Humphrey and Senator Kennedy, amid a wary White House stance. Kennedy and Humphrey loom as top contenders with McCarthy in the Wisconsin upset, Indiana’s May 7 primary approaching.
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Meany Urges Humphrey Run for Democratic Nomination
AFL CIO President Meany urged Vice President Humphrey to enter the Democratic presidential race. He called for a candidacy to challenge the incumbent and broaden the party's field ahead of the primaries.
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None of Those Named Above Receives Ballot Support
In Wisconsin presidential primaries 1 percent of ballots chose None of those named above. The line received 5 608 votes on the Republican tabulation and 10 336 votes on the Democratic ballot as counting progressed.
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De Gaulle Views U S Vietnam Move as Step Toward Peace
Paris President de Gaulle praised Johnson's bombing halt as an act of reason and political courage though conditional and not general. He called it a first step toward peace and indicated some willingness by Hanoi to meet. De Gaulle, brief in remarks, urged readiness to use diplomacy and keep pressure for talks.
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Heavy Rains Hit Iowa With Snow and Tornado Watch
Heavy rains soaked Iowa with up to 1.58 inches in Plymouth County as front moved east. Forecasters warned snow and possible tornadoes with up to 4 inches of snow expected in northern central areas tonight. Tornado watch issued for central Iowa and parts of Missouri and Kansas as rainfall moved northeast at 40 to 45 mph. Cedar Rapids totals rise to 1.15 inches by noon, aiding dry soils.
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Khe Sanh Relief Push Advances With Few Obstacles
U S and South Vietnamese forces press toward Khe Sanh to lift the siege with little resistance on National Highway 9. About 8 000 troops participate as 12 miles lie to the fortress and reports hint at possible enemy withdrawal from siege lines.
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Stocks Head for Volume Record in Hanoi Bombing Pause News
The New York Stock Exchange moved toward a trading record as prices rose after Hanoi signaled willingness to discuss an unconditional halt to the bombing of North Vietnam. With about 90 minutes left, volume reached 15.43 million shares, nearing Monday’s 17.73 million record.
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Madison Vetoes Viet Withdrawal Referendum Rejected
Madison voters rejected an antiwar measure calling for immediate U S troop withdrawal from Vietnam. The 58 percent to 42 percent defeat totaled 27 555 no and 20 172 yes with all precincts reporting in Madison Wisconsin.
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Salisbury Will Appeal Over Teacher Draft Classifications
Cedar Rapids superintendent Dr. Arnold Salisbury says he will appeal all 1-A reclassifications of teachers by draft boards. Linn County board has started reviewing deferments for teachers, with about 10 percent of the district’s 1,286 staff under 26 facing possible changes plus 25 appeals pending.
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Hanoi signals readiness to meet on bombing halt
Hanoi announced it will send representatives to discuss unconditional cessation of bombing and all war acts with the United States to begin peace talks. President Johnson showed interest and Ambassadors Harriman and Thompson could meet in Geneva or another location once Hanoi agrees to a conference.
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Morton Sees Rockefeller Acting On Presidency Soon
Senator Morton of Kentucky said he expects Nelson Rockefeller to enter the presidential race by next week and possibly within 48 hours. He characterized Rockefeller as an active candidate candidate and urged timely action.
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Prague press doubts death verdict in Brestansky case
Prague newspapers questioned the police finding that Josef Brestansky died by his own hand after his body was found hanging south of the city. Family doubts and reports about a mysterious visitor tied to secret documents fueled ongoing speculation about foul play or hidden motives in a politically charged death.
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