McCarthy Says War Halt Priority with Racial Issues
Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy tells Pittsburgh voters the Vietnam War must end but urban racial problems are an even bigger concern. He calls the two issues inseparable, while a housing plan urges federal measures to require a share of dwellings for moderate income families. Secret Service guarded exchange follows civil rights scrutiny amid an art gallery tour in Pittsburgh's Negro section.
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Pittsburgh
McCarthy
Secret Service
Richard M. Nixon
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Nixon
Daley says Chicago will host Democratic convention
Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley pressures reporters that the Democratic convention will be held in Chicago. He proposes using city workers if a telephone strike lasts, and predicts Rockefeller must push hard in the campaign. Nixon's team debates strategy as Rockefeller aides invite press to cover his inauguration. Humphrey plans return to campaigning after recovering from flu. Hatfield calls Nixon the one who lost in 1960, while debate on who will win the nomination continues.
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Mark O. Hatfield
Jore
Vietnam
Johnson
Reagan Says Wallace Popular For Patriotism
SACRAMENTO AP Reagan says George Wallace is popular for patriotism and that Wallace has moved up in presidential potential. He notes Wallace’s stance on segregation and federal programs while criticizing his lack of opposition to great domestic initiatives. Reagan plans a speaking tour and aims to win southern voters from Democratic hands. Wallace polls show ~16 percent voter support per Gallup, boosting convention leverage.
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George Wallace
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Gallup
Labor drives hold blacks only voter registration meetings
Union officials said labor groups are organizing blacks only meetings in Los Angeles Philadelphia Chicago and Orlando to map strategy for the upcoming presidential election. The conferences aim to stimulate registration and mobilize Negro voters for a liberal presidential ticket.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Orlando
Flabe
San
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