Kennedy Emerges As Democratic Contender After Johnson Declines
Kennedy leads the race for the Democratic nomination as Johnson says he will not seek reelection. McCarthy gains in Wisconsin with the primary looming, while Kennedy focuses on delegate selection and broad support. Johnson’s Vietnam policy shift reshapes the race and loyalty within the party ahead of Indiana and Wisconsin votes.
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Humphrey Mentioned As New Candidate
Voters are urged to participate in Speak Out by calling numbers 353-5112 or 353-5113 to register a Yes or No vote on Humphrey as a potential candidate. The recording confirms the vote once the call ends. The question asks if President Johnson should reconsider seeking another term.
Reserve Callup In Three Phases For Vietnam War
Defense officials disclosed a three phase reserve mobilization plan involving about 60 000 men in coming months. In the next three days the Defense Department will call up thousands to help meet the 13 500 expansion for the Vietnam war authorized by President Johnson. A second phase would replace a Marine unit sent to the war zone after the Tet offensive, involving Army reservists though no exact numbers were given.
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Bombing Halted Against Most of North Vietnam
American bombers and warships halted attacks on most of North Vietnam as President Johnson ordered a teneth curtailment in the air war. The reduction, in effect by 10 a.m., limited strikes to above the demilitarized zone with focus on storage facilities and gun positions near the Haiphong area.
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Johnson declares he will not seek another term
President Johnson states in a nationwide address and White House briefing that he will not run or accept nomination for a second term. He insists the decision is irrevocable and seeks to dispel any doubts about wavering under pressure or a draft.
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Surprise Reaction to Johnson Decision Shocks Viewers
Local readers react to President Johnson announcing he will not seek reelection. The 40 minute address ended with a surprising finale causing disbelief and instant media replay. Senator Bob Harris calls the move likely to widen the campaign and force candidates to offer positive appeal.
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Johnson withdrawal seen as aid to Wallace in Alabama race
Two senatorial candidates forecast that President Johnson's withdrawal from the 1968 presidential race will boost former Alabama governor George Wallace's third party bid. In Alabama, two Democratic leaders urged caution in evaluating the impact within the state.
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Markets At A Glance New York Stocks and Commodities Update
New York stocks higher in quieter trading. Cotton higher. Chicago wheat lower on liquidation. Corn and oats down with corn. Soybeans down with light trade. Butcher hogs steady to 25 cents higher, receipts 7,000, top 20.00. Slaughter steers steady, receipts 8,500, top 30.75.
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Desegregation of Athletics Ordered in Alabama
A three judge federal court ordered immediate desegregation of high school athletics in Alabama. The state’s white Alabama High School Athletic Association and the Negro Alabama Interscholastic Athletic Association must merge into a single association with supervisory staff. All athletic events including track basketball baseball football cheerleading and coaching clinics are to be held without regard to race and only when no more than two schools participate. State Superintendent Ernest Stone will enforce mandatory membership of all city and county systems in the unified association.
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Johnson says he will not seek reelection in 1968
President Johnson declares the presidency is completely irrevocable and will not run again. The move leaves open whether he could influence his successor and whether Humphrey Kennedy or McCarthy will enter the 1968 Democratic sweepstakes. This marks a stunning exit after a 37 year career.
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Wallace Sees Presidential Path After Johnson Ditches Reelection
In Montgomery George Wallace argues his presidential bid gains momentum as President Johnson exits the race. In Chicago Press Johnson aims to meet with South Vietnam's Nguyen Van Thieu to strengthen plans for peace in Southeast Asia. In Huntsville the Spartan interceptor missile test at Kwajalein confirms Sentinel System readiness.
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Johnson halts most North Vietnam bombing to push talks
President Johnson orders a halt to bombing of most North Vietnam in a bid to de escalate the war and spur peace talks. He calls on Ho Chi Minh to respond positively and notes the pause covers nearly 90 percent of the population, with full halt possible if restraint is shown.
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Supreme Court Applies One Man One Vote To Local Governments
The Supreme Court rules local government units must follow one man one vote. Chief Justice leads a 5-3 decision expanding the rule to about 80,000 local governments nationwide. Justice Harlan dissents describing the decision as problematic.
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