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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1968
Page
1
In a crowded briefing, Robert F. Kennedy’s calm demeanor contrasted with Gene’s upbeat mood as President Nixon delivered quips that drew mixed reactions from attendees. Officials praised Kennedy for restraint while Nixon’s humor sparked lively chatter among reporters.
Word spread Sunday night that President Johnson will not seek re election. Leaders like Fulbright Javits and Nixon reacted with surprise while McCarthy praised the move as a path toward national reconciliation. Speculation focused on Humphrey as the likely Democratic nominee to carry Johnson's philosophy.
A Long Beach and Seal Beach street survey Sunday night shows a split over Kennedy facing Nixon in November with less than half believing Kennedy can beat Nixon. More than 80 percent favor hawkish action on North Vietnam after Johnson's nationally televised speech. One sailor called the halt to offensive action stupid.
Democratic factions in the state react to President Johnson not running with clashes over the 174 national convention votes. Atty. Gen. Lynch, leading the pro Johnson group, says he is terribly shocked but the delegation stays on the ballot awaiting 13,746 petition signatures to qualify. Kennedy aides caution until momentum is known.
Gov Ronald Reagan watched Kennedy's news conference after arriving in Sacramento and said he was stunned. Other locals including Lakewood Councilman Mark Hannaford and his wife Sara, tied to Kennedy's slate, offered mixed views. Zita Remley praised the President's dedication and peace efforts as discussions continued for an open convention.
President Johnson announced he will not seek or accept re election and ordered a halt to air and naval bombardment of most of North Vietnam. He invited Hanoi to join him in mutual moves toward peace and an early Geneva conference. The move leaves Kennedy and McCarthy as Democratic candidates and Nixon as Republican candidate. He cited division in the American house and urged unity to avoid disunity’s ugly consequences.
President Johnson announced he would not seek re election in a tearful broadcast. His wife Lady Bird and daughters Lynda and Luci, plus sons in law and relatives, shared emotional farewells as the family moved from the Oval Office to the executive mansion, awaiting 1969 departure.
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