Johnson Declines Primary Contests This Year
WASHINGTON AP President Johnson will not enter political primaries this year. Advisers say the stance aims to avoid street campaigning and possible public backlash during wartime. Massachusetts delegates approved Feb 24 include McCarthy critics and supporters. the state will send its delegation to Chicago next August.
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Roxbury
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Rhodesia Hangs Three Blacks as World Condemns
At Salisbury Central Prison three Black defendants Daly Shadreck Victor Milambo and James Dhlamini were executed for murder and terrorism. The sentences drew strong criticism from African nations and the United States at a U N Human Rights Commission meeting in New York while Britain faced sanctions and internal political anger over the affair. Queen Elizabeth had commuted the sentences for two other inmates to life imprisonment.
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Rights Policy Split in Senate Over Expanded Federal Riot Powers
The Senate debated a measure extending FBI jurisdiction and criminalizing crossing state lines with intent to incite a riot. Edward Kennedy and Romald L. Hruska opposed, arguing overreach. Hart moved to kill and failed. A Long amendment targeting Molotov cocktails and riot facilitation was adopted by voice vote, with further provisions on protecting firefighters and police during riots.
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Corruption problem in Vietnam leaders debated in US report
An adviser criticized Vietnam corruption as a pervasive issue undermining war aims. He urged a formal anticorruption office, cross-border cooperation, and strict penalties, while noting U S agencies varied in urgency and AID doubts over local reform.
Nugent Remains Airman as Transfer Talks Continue
Nugent plans to stay at his current rank Airman 140 with the Texas Air National Guard despite discussions of a transfer to improve chances for service in Southeast Asia. Friends say his superiors supported an officer's commission, but he chose to remain at his rank. A native of Waukegan Illinois he has served in the National Guard for years including Camp Mabry duties near Austin. He married the President's younger daughter on August 6 1966 and they have an eight month old son Patrick Lyndes who has joined the President on the speech trail.
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Plan To Harass Draft Board Members Confirmed
Washington AP reports a nationwide antiwar plan to harass draft board members was confirmed by Selective Service System officials. A 12 page mimeographed pamphlet with instructions for time bombs Molotov cocktails and sabotage devices circulated to about 327 groups. Authorities say no major attacks have been reported though police are alerted.
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McCarthy Faces 52 Votes In Senate Vietnam Clash
The piece notes McCarthy and Humphrey split on Vietnam while McCarthy seeks support in Minnesota and New Hampshire. It mentions Johnson's war stance, rising prices, and the political rift affecting the Minnesota delegation as the campaign unfolds.
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Warren Spannaus
New Hampshire
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Nixon urges volunteer armed services and civlian control plan
Nixon proposes civilian control to aid nation building and says ending the war would free youths from the draft. He envisions a highly trained professional military paid competitively, letting young people plan their lives. Campaigning in New Hampshire, he travels Nashua Whitefield Keene Berlin for speeches amid focus on defense and prestige.
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