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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1968
Page
4
In Boston, Democratic presidential contender Eugene J. McCarthy outlined a guaranteed minimum income and a federally subsidized health insurance program aimed at raising living standards for the nation’s poor. He stressed the need to support vulnerable citizens while remaining wary of a military draft.
California Peace and Freedom Party plans a petition drive for 30,000 signatures to put a measure lowering the voting age to 18 on the November ballot. Party leader Hugh Maines said organizers have asked young Democrats and Republicans for help and aim to file by June 7. He cited the Vietnam War as proof younger voters should have a say in their fate.
Sacramento reports the secretary of state confirms Gov. Reagan is the only candidate on the June 4 Republican presidential primary ballot. A group seeking an unpledged delegation failed to collect the required 18,716 signatures, earning only 12,996.
Sacramento UPI reports that unemployed federal workers and veterans who have not found jobs will resume receiving unemployment benefits starting next Monday. Federal funds were provided from the next fiscal year's appropriation after running out on March 15, suspending payments. Benefits cover weeks of unemployment beginning April.
In Baton Rouge Hubert H. Humphrey pledged to carry forward the Johnson-Humphrey program and to run on the Democratic record after Easter. He urged national unity, called for a moratorium on violence, and quoted King on judging by character. He warned against withdrawal from world affairs, stressing no retreat without catastrophe.
Chicago report quotes Richard M. Nixon campaign chairman William H. Rentschler saying Nixon is likely to win the presidential nomination on the first ballot. He notes no Rockefeller supporters are known in Illinois and questions whether Sen. Charles H. Percy will be Illinois’ favorite son.
William Bennett, campaigning for the Democratic U S Senate nomination, accused Governor Reagan of relying on private enterprise recruits for a government efficiency drive. He cited 18 financial companies and 28 oil and gas firms aiding the task force that produced broad economy recommendations.
Senator Robert F Kennedy urged redirecting money from domestic programs and Vietnam to launch a national impact project. He outlined seven goals to create jobs for the urban poor, rebuild ghettos, and stimulate private investment with development loans and tax incentives, during rallies in Lansing and Grand Rapids.
Lawrence F. OBrien signaled a leading role in Robert F Kennedy’s bid for the presidency possibly starting with the May 7 Indiana primary. The Postmaster General resigned, hinting he might quit the Cabinet before the Senate acts on a successor. He endorsed Kennedy in a four page statement and said he respects the President’s Vietnam policy efforts.
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