07 Nov 1968
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1968
Page
1
Outside workers seek electrically heated gloves with limited local supply. Pugh Sporting Goods can order similar six volt glove mittens but warns of bulk from wired systems and batteries. Bill Pugh recommends lighter fluid handwarmers as a practical alternative for periodic warming.
In 1960 Kennedy wins the presidency with 34,227,096 votes to Nixon's 34,107,646. Nixon support was expected to challenge the count but no action followed. The piece also covers copyright registration basics, tattoo removal options, car warranty guidance, and a candy apple recipe with practical tips.
Nixon faces early clashes with a still Democratic Congress over tax credits to finance social objectives. The piece notes party gains, committee control, and potential fights on Vietnam, defense, and the economy as Nixon seeks to cut back on programs funded by appropriations. Mansfield signals loyal support when right, Mills denounces tax credits as back door spending, while Fulbright contends with Vietnam policy.
Saigon Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thieu invited President-elect Richard M Nixon to visit South Vietnam to assess the war and situation on the ground. The invitation followed Nixon’s victory message amid U.S.-Saigon tensions over peace talks, with Thieu expressing strong solidarity and hoping for strengthened ties once in office.
President elect Richard M. Nixon flew from New York to Key Biscayne Florida for a few days rest as late returns narrowed the gap to Humphrey in the popular vote but left Nixon ahead in electoral votes. He visited President Johnson in Texas and arranged transition support, including a government aircraft and Secret Service protection, amid hands on Vietnam peace efforts.
Nixon aims to settle his role in the Vietnam peace effort before his January 20 inauguration. He says he could travel to Saigon or Paris if needed to advance stalled talks with North Vietnam and the Viet Cong. Saigon may favor Nixon over Johnson for persuasion, while Thieu has resisted delegations including the Viet Cong. Nixon also pledges an open administration and strong ties with Johnson, despite a Democratic Congress and ongoing partisan tensions.
London reports show broad favorable reaction among conservatives and allies abroad while socialists show mixed feelings and communists remain critical. Pravda labels Nixon as big business candidate, praising hawkish stance but questioning war and peace. West Germany and Britain express cautious optimism about stronger U S stance in world affairs.
North Carolinians faced a contradictory vote pattern in the general election with Nixon winning the state's 13 electoral votes while Democrats retained control of state offices. Lt. Gov. Bob Scott won the governorship for the Democrats as Jim Gardner trailed. Republicans gained a seat in the U.S. House and challenged in all eight races, while Wallace drew strength in the East. Republican gains in the General Assembly were not decisive. Gardner disputed results. Scott urged unity with Gardner supporters.
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