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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1968
Page
8
President Johnson meets mixed reception as he travels to Chicago to address the National Association of Broadcasters. He remains composed despite questions about his political future and a tense airport scene, signaling steadiness after his surprising disavowal of campaigning.
Republican divisions surface over urban aid and civil rights housing in Congress as a faction pushes a $6.5 billion spending cuts plan with $2.5 billion for urban programs, while party leaders push deep cuts. Rep. Ford advocates Senate bill paths, with 45 percent of House Republicans potentially backing the measure, highlighting tensions amid Nixon Rockefeller split dynamics.
Washington AP three Arkansans named to a six member panel to coordinate USDA field organizations across 134 Ozark Regional Commission counties. Hankin Mowery Davey, all of Little Rock, named as state directors of Farm Home Administration, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, and Soil Conservation Service.
AP writer notes parallels between Stevenson’s style and Eugene McCarthy’s campaign. McCarthy blends humor with wit, quoting classics, while poking at Kennedy’s many committees and White House fence jokes. He envisions organized bottom support, rails against special classes, and ribs campaign quirks with light humor.
AP dispatch from Yokyo reports the USS Pueblo crew could face death if the United States does not apologize for espionage. Lt Harris, purportedly writing from the ship, says North Korea demands a confession and pledge not to repeat acts. Harris letters his mother and sister in Melrose Mass.
Richard M. Nixon said he favors a two to three week pause on criticizing President Johnson's Vietnam policy while exploring peace avenues. He noted the bombing halt should lead to meaningful negotiations and a reduction in fighting, and he warned against unilateral action that could hinder negotiators. He spoke in New York, with plans to return to Wisconsin for the primary and a Cincinnati news conference.
President Johnson’s rejection of a second term could stall most domestic bills, but his Sunday speech offered a possible opening to tax-increase legislation if spending cuts are accepted. Senate action on the plan was anticipated as House leaders weigh cuts and future extensions amid a wary Congress.
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