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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1968
Page
4
U S senators from both parties voiced shock and analysis after President Johnson announced his withdrawal from seeking re election. They spoke of shifts in Vietnam policy and potential for peacetime unity while noting implications for the 1968 race and foreign policy direction.
President Johnson, amid internal debate, rejects a request for up to 208000 more U.S. troops in Vietnam. He signals a shift toward limiting bombing north of the demilitarized zone while expanding civilian diplomacy and keeping options open for future action.
The 14,000 member CRA endorsed Ronald Reagan as favorite son for the California primary after a debated vote to oppose Nixon backers. Delegates also backed Max Rafferty for U.S. Senate and urged continued opposition to payroll withholding.
Kennedy supporters mobbed Kennedy Airport as news spread that President Johnson would not seek another term. Humphrey in Mexico City said Johnson's decision was historic and noted he was aware of it, while Jackson predicted Johnson would back Humphrey as successor.
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