Rockefeller Says Availability Not Active Candidacy
Rockefeller told reporters his position remains not an active bid but he is available if drafted. He noted the Republican party is fluid and acknowledged a new draft Rockefeller committee forming with Emmet Jolson Hughes assisting. Morton announced the draft effort and listed potential leaders and insiders backing a nationwide push. San Francisco AFL-CIO education council endorsed Senator Kuchel for renomination in California.
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O'Brien's Post Goes to Watson
Lawrence F. O'Brien resigned as postmaster general and President Johnson named Marvin Watson to succeed him. O'Brien joins Sen. Robert Kennedy's campaign. Watson, a trusted Johnson aide, will be confirmed by the Senate. Johnson praised both men and noted two White House assistants would cover Watson's duties.
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McCarthy Urges War Fund Shift in Nebraska Visit
Senator Eugene McCarthy urged reallocating 10 to 20 billion dollars yearly from military to social programs if the Vietnam War ends. He spoke in Lincoln during a campaign swing with student supporters and opened a campaign office despite a mixed view on delegate binding as Nebraska’s presidential primary approaches.
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RFK court trip to Indiana in bid for McCarthy vote
Senator Robert F Kennedy barnstormed Indiana with a Massachusetts accent as he campaigned for a decisive May 7 primary victory over Senator Eugene McCarthy. He urged voters Indiana could decide the Democratic nominee and possibly the next president. In Columbus he joked about pronouncing Indiana, avoided attacks on Johnson, but pressed for South Vietnamese burden to be felt by Hanoi.
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