Aides Plan Shift In Strategy For Johnson 1968 Campaign
Johnson aides plan a major strategy overhaul to counter Sen. Eugene McCarthy in Wisconsin on April 2. They will drop tactics used in New Hampshire where McCarthy won 42 percent, and push for McCarthy to outline specific Vietnam alternatives. They expect limited high level participation due to Johnson not campaigning in primaries. Wisconsin crossover anti Johnson votes and Catholic voters are noted factors.
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Kennedy to announce candidacy for Democratic nomination
Los Angeles based Herald Examiner reports Senator Robert Kennedy will announce Monday his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. The AP notes the candidacy will be disclosed in the forthcoming declaration and photograph on the paper’s picture page.
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Kennedy Entry Seen Splitting Opponents and Boosting Johnson
Senator Eugene McCarthy said Kennedy entering the race could divide antiwar foes and aid President Johnson. Jesse Unruh heads a Kennedy delegation in California’s June 4 primary and urged Kennedy to run. Unruh, a top California Democrat, doubted McCarthy can win but favored party unity behind Kennedy.
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Stock Market Takes Beating
Stocks declined sharply in heavy trading as investors sold amid a surge to buy gold abroad and fears of potential U S monetary restraints after the market closes.
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House Ethics Panel Proposes Public Income Disclosure Rules
The House Ethics Committee urged disclosure of outside income sources while keeping amounts private. It also barred personal use of campaign funds and gifts from interests in legislation. The plan, backed unanimously, moves to the full House for approval amid calls for broader asset reporting.
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Des Moines Crime Up 21 Percent in 1967
FBI data show Des Moines crime rose 21 percent last year while Cedar Rapids saw a 4.6 percent increase. Nationally, crime climbed 16 percent in 1967. Cedar Rapids reported declines in murders rapes and auto thefts as Des Moines faced increases across five categories.
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Allis Chalmers and City Investing Co Merge
Allis Chalmers Manufacturing Co and City Investing Co of New York reach agreement in principle on a merger. Terms await board and stockholder approval with a tax free stock exchange option. City to issue seven tenths of City common plus one tenth City preference or eighty five hundredths of a share of City.
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U S Bombing Ramps Up Across Hanoi Haiphong Area
American jets pounded the Hanoi Haiphong region with 10 major targets hit in one day as 94 missions were flown. Chuc Son barracks Lang Gia yard Hanoi boat yards and Haiphong bridges were struck along with other targets. In South Vietnam, ambushes north and northeast of Saigon killed and wounded troops and damaged vehicles. U S airstrikes around Khe Sanh continued as government troops and planes hit communist forces.
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Federal workers press antiwar plea seeks political settlement
More than 900 federal employees signed a statement urging an end to the Vietnam War and a shift from military action to a political settlement. Organizers plan further signatures despite restrictions at several agencies and possible Hatch Act concerns.
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Fowler Ties Tax Increase To Stability
Treasury Secretary Fowler urged immediate action on President Johnsons 10 percent income tax surcharge to fund Vietnam costs and curb inflation. He warned that Europe’s volatile gold markets threaten the international monetary system and urged passage to restore confidence and move toward a balanced budget.
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Threat of Monetary Anarchy Looms Over Gold Rush
European gold buying spikes push markets to record levels in London Paris Zurich and Frankfurt. The pound sinks to a new low while banks struggle to meet demand for bullion and coins. Analysts warn only U S action can restore confidence as policy reforms loom.
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