McCarthy urges cautious gun legislation not in panic
Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy urged against passing gun control laws in panic, favoring federal registration for handguns and heavy rifles and urging states to strengthen enforcement. He said his stance, stated before Kennedy's assassination, remains unchanged two weeks later. President Johnson sent a measure to curb mail order long gun sales, while lawmakers debate federal registration.
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McCarthy Gains Momentum From New Mexico Precinct Wins
Sen. Eugene McCarthy, energized by Bernalillo County precinct results, heads to Sioux Falls then Tracy Minnesota as he touts New Mexico showings as a bellwether. Albuquerque backers claim 268 delegates from 27 of 54 precincts with 26 national convention delegates to be chosen at Santa Fe on June 29.
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Rockefeller Nixon to woo Florida delegates in two weeks
Florida GOP leader William F Murfin said Nelson Rockefeller and Richard Nixon would met Florida's 34 convention delegates within two weeks to seek support. Murfin noted Nixon could carry Florida while Rockefeller likely could not in a three way race with George Wallace, a key to November victory.
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Johnson Family Father’s Day at LBJ Ranch Gifts Center Stage
President Johnson, with daughters Lynda and Luci, received Father’s Day gifts during a Stonewall Texas visit. He attended Mass at St. Francis Xavier and Trinity Lutheran, chatted with well-wishers, and invited press to the LBJ Ranch for coffee and Stonewall peaches. Luci presented a family photo collage. Lynda gifted a signed Roosevelt Aesop’s Fables.
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Reagan says he is technically a contender for president
Reagan, speaking on CBS Face the Nation in Tulsa, says he is technically a contender for the presidential nomination as the California delegation’s favorite son. He distances himself from the vice presidency and notes his views align more with Nixon on Vietnam and government involvement in domestic affairs.
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Wallace voices stance on march and education in politics
George Wallace says he will not join a Wednesday protest march and favors education and private industry tax incentives to fight poverty. He defends gun rights against federal control, disputes Alabama discrimination charges, and criticizes Justice Department actions amid national unrest.
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Change to join Progressive firm in Charleston territory
Young man wanted for 86 year old progressive company with limited travel in Charleston. Sell standard items and specialty lines to banks, executives, buyers, and managers. Guaranteed salary until commissions exceed, training paid, car required. Interviews by R. W. Chappell at Holiday Inn June 18–20.
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