McCarthy Clings to Slim Lead in California Primary
In California's pivotal Democratic presidential primary, Eugene J. McCarthy held a fragile lead as results showed Kennedy gaining momentum. With 1,790 of 21,301 precincts counted, Kennedy trailed McCarthy by about 4,000 votes though polls suggested a Kennedy win with CBS projecting him ahead nationally. Kennedy would gain a major boost toward the nomination, while McCarthy noted California’s bloc-vote weakness in Southern California. Republican Ronald Reagan led the GOP ballot with all votes counted.
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Eugene J. McCarthy
California
Robert F. Kennedy
Columbia Broadcasting Co
Kennedy
New York
Hubert H. Humphrey
McCarthy
Ford
Humphrey
San Franciso
Alan Cranston Ily
U. S. Senate
Thomas H. ‘Kuchel
Max Rafferty
Kuchel
Rafferty
San Francisco
San Mateo
Raferty
Oregon
Theodore C. Sorensen
South Dakota
Ronald Reagan
Mortar Shells Hit Saigon Amid Heavy Fighting
Viet Cong mortar rounds smashed into Saigon killing five civilians and wounding 21 as 18 shells hit the city within 20 hours. The Presi dent Hotel was struck killing one and wounding another. Government forces, including marines and paratroopers, plus a new defense chief, battled hidden guerrillas in Cholon and Phu Nhuan. U.S. officials reported 115,562 new Saigon refugees in three weeks and a 4 percent rise in food prices amid intensified Paris talks pressure.
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President Hotel
Independence Palace
Cho Quan
Paris
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Nguyen van Minh
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Minh
Mekong
South Vietnam
Giam
3Rd Military Corps
Cholon
Sth
U. S
Burglar Stole Ballot Box and Voting Equipment
Early voters in Los Angeles Precinct 1830 were turned away after burglars stole the ballot box three voting machines a demonstration device and an American flag from Rosemont Elementary School. About 15 people arriving at 7 am were told to return later as other machines and the ballot box were recovered by around 10 am. The intruders also took a adding machine two typewriters and a desk lamp from the school's office.
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Los Angeles Times
LOS Angeles
Rosemont
Kennedy Wins Big In South Dakota Primary
In South Dakota Kennedy captured 24 Democratic delegates with 48 percent of the vote as Humphrey’s bid faltered amid strong GOP turnout. Johnson-Humphrey slate trailed McCarthy. Nixon ran unopposed for 14 Republican delegates with 41 percent of precincts reporting.
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Johnson-Humphrey
McCarthy
Richard M. Nixon
South Dakota
Humphrey
Johnson
White House
McConnell boy wins World Book Atlas for Ask Andy question
Freddie Robinette, 12, of McConnell, earns a World Book Atlas prize for his question to Ask Andy about dugongs. Page 4 notes Dr William Al Benfield Jr of Charleston First Presbyterian Church leading a historic undertaking. Editorials appear on Page 8 with other sections listed.
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Freddie
Robinette
McConnell
Andy
William al Benfield Jr
Charleston
First Presbyterian Church
Johnson urges Soviet-US partnership for world peace
President Johnson spoke at Glassboro State College urging cooperation with the Soviet Union to pursue global peace and meaningful nuclear disarmament. He urged joint steps toward reducing tensions, critiqued Paris talks with Hanoi, and said progress requires both powers to move together, including hopes for broader Middle East and Vietnam resolution.
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Glassboro State College
Alexei N. Kosygin
Kosygin
Glassboro
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Paris
Hanoi
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United States
Soviet Union
Middle East
Less Sinister Abby Sloshes Over Florida
Tropical Storm Abby moved across Florida from Punta Gorda toward Cape Kennedy en route to the Atlantic. The storm disrupted orange groves and cattleland, spawned at least one tornado funnel, and prompted changes in warnings as Abby weakened from hurricane strength to tropical storm with 40 mph winds.
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National Hurricane Center
Miami
Atlantic
MeIlwain Wins Close S.C. Race By 49 Votes
South Charleston voters select incumbent Mayor L C McIlwain by 49 votes over Walter Kramer in unofficial totals 2780 to 2731. Mary Bright, a first time candidate, defeats incumbent Bob Reed for city clerk 2794 to 258 votes. Judge George Burnette defeats Raymond Gladwell 3414 to 1942. Ward races show party splits with Victor Estep winning 719 votes in the First Ward and a 5 3 Republican edge in other wards. Bright hailed her victory and noted her surprise at winning despite low expectations.
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Sheri O'Dell
South Charleston
L. C. McIlwain
McIlwain
Walter Kramer
Mary Bright
Robert L
Bob” Reed
George G. Burnette
Raymond W. Gladwe
Harry J. Lieble
G. L. “Jack” Duncan
Victor Estep
C. G
Babe” Roberts
Gordon D. Murray
H. I. “Bee” Murphy
Dayton Griffith Jr
R. R
Bob” Snyder
J. C. Henson
A. G
Arch” Schoonover
Nelson Stoops
Bright
Kramer
Liehle
Duncan
Lieble
Hanoi Casts New Cloud Over Talks
North Vietnam's top military leader Gen Vo Nguyen Giap said U.S. rulers have lost faith in victory and seek an honorable exit as preliminary Vietnam peace talks resume after a brief recess. He warned Vietnam will keep fighting if the United States does not withdraw.
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North Vietnam
Vietnam
Vo Nguyen Giap
France
U.S
Giap
United States
Nitro Mayor W. W. Alexander Re-elected by Narrow Margin
Veteran Mayor W. W. Alexander will serve four more years after defeating opponent by 53 votes 1,472 to 1,419 in Nitro nonpartisan election Tuesday. City Recorder Grace Lewis won 1,508 to 1,148. Council-at-large see Dr. R. Wy. Allen 1,803 Hugo D. Tidquist 1,665 and Dr. L. I. Hoke 1,378. Incumbents Gewin and Hamilton trails. James E Yank Hackett gains 797. Ward results show Waldorf 444 Collins 440 Second Kniceley 292 Jones 274 Third Williamson 467 Dye 256 Fourth Wright 323 Hancock 283 turnout about 70 percent.
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Nitro
W. W. Alexander
Alexander
Grace Lewis
Dolly P. Dodson
Dr. R. Wy. Allen
Hugo D. Tidquist
L. I. Hoke
Borden E. Gewin
I. Robert Hamilton
James E. “Yank” ‘Hackett
Tom M. Waldorf
Harvey H. Collins
Kenneth K. Kniceley
Dennis H. Jones
Kenton L
Kenny
Williamson Downing
Earl W. Dye
Robert L. Wright
Robert L. Hancock
Leased Housing Plan Prepared by Charleston Authority
The Charleston Housing Authority is preparing a federal leased housing program application, signaling a shift from prior resistance. Estelle Harris has drafted the form, with submission hoped by month end pending housing unit availability and authority approval. Pressure from AAY Community Development and Triangle Improvement Council has grown, prompting debate over timely action.
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CHA
S. Clyde Jarrett
Jarrett
Estelle Harris
Miss Harris
Housing and Urban Development
Hud
Authority
AAY Community Development
AAY - CD
AAYCD
Aay-Cd
Triangle Improvement Council
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L. C. Meclwain
David Grove
John Grove
Davenport
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