Mississippi voting reshapes power as Eastland leads
In Mississippi primaries Senator James Eastland and four Democratic incumbents won decisive re election bids, denting Negro hopes for parity. Negro turnout rose but a Black backed ticket secured only about 12 percent. runoff potential loomed in the 4th District where Clinton Collier threatened a runoff as votes were counted.
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William Colmer
G. V. Montgomery
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Freedom Democratic Party
Loday
Hoffa Moves to Thwart Opposition at Teamsters Convention
Union President James R. Hoffa declares that Harald Gibbons will not run for the new executive vice president post at the July 4 convention in Miami Beach. Hoffa predicts Gibbons will drop his bid as Hoffa seeks a five year term and the 2,200 convention votes. If Gibbons loses, Roy Williams and Frank Fitzsimmons loom as potential successors in the 1.7 million member union.
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Wth
Roy Williams
Central States Highway Drivers Council
Kansas City Teamsters Council
Medicare Woes Threaten LBJ Political Standing
Washington AP reports Medicare, once a President Johnson triumph, could become a 1966 liability if rollout falters July 1. Officials fear hospital jams, service shortfalls, or noncompliant Southern hospitals amid civil rights rules. A White House conference seeks cooperation to ease uptake and curb abuses.
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Johnson
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White House
Mundt Wins Re election Over Bircher Opponent in South Dakota
UPI reports Karl Mundt captured a decisive GOP primary victory in South Dakota over Richard Murphy, aided by a strong late campaign on seniority. Mundt won with about 4 to 1 margin as 1739 precincts reported and 64,701 votes tallied.
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Bus strike talks push toward settlement in 11-state walkout
Negotiators in the 24 day old Western Greyhound bus strike held intensified talks amid optimism for a settlement. The walkout affects 11 states and has disrupted service and schedules.
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