U S Atom Power Remains Superior
London reports the United States remains militarily superior in 1967 with MIRVs reinforcing ICBMs while the Soviet buildup accelerates toward parity. The Institute for Strategic Studies cautions U S influence wanes due to Vietnam and internal racial strife, despite rising power.
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Hawaii welcomes LBJ amid parade and confetti in 1960s rally
President Johnson's Hawaii visit drew throngs of schoolchildren with signs backing LBJ as confetti rained from rooftops in Chinatown. He toured Waikiki, accepted an ice cream cone, and stayed at Henry Kaiser’s pink estate. Johnson urged serious, neutral-site peace talks with Har timan and Vance, stressing diplomacy over propaganda.
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Cyrus) Vance
Congressmen challenge in flight drink and movie charges
Twenty California and Hawaii congressmen filed a formal complaint with the Civil Aeronautics Board, urging suspension of the rule requiring extra in flight liquor and movie charges. They argue the order harms public interest, reduces competition, and amounts to a fare increase since basic prices remain unchanged. The group, led by Rep. John E. Mass, cites uniform pricing among carriers and questions whether meals qualify as an hors d ouvrage.
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Poll shows Nixon and Rockefeller lead in California Republicans
California Republicans favor Nixon or Rockefeller for the GOP nomination while Reagan fades. A separate question asks which man can win in November, with Nixon leading 53 percent in April, 27 percent in 1968, and 30 percent in September.
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Eric Galt Linked to Alabama and Memphis FBI hunt
The FBI pursued a man named Eric Starvo Gall or Galt after Martins royal King assassination fallout. Details place him in Birmingham boarding house Aug 26 1967 to Oct 7 1967 and say he registered for an Alabama license after renting a room. Investigators found a 1967 white Mustang tied to a suspect, with a Pascagoula connection and a claimed Ingalls shipbuilding background that lacks corroborating records.
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State Senate tightens control on state college trustees
In Sacramento the Senate voted 33 to 0 to require two thirds confirmation for state college board of trustees appointments, while rejecting a similar measure for UC regents. The move follows Easter recess amid election year activity with a backdrop of a controversial play on a Fullerton campus.
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Gregory Jokes of His Fast at Harbor Junior College
Negro comedian Dick Gregory spoke to about 2,000 at Harbor Junior College praising his 45 day fast and attacking American society. He mocked hate mail, criticized civil rights law, and linked Dr. King’s assassination to broader U S politics including Johnson and Vietnam, while commenting on Chicago mayor Daly’s “shoot to kill” edict.
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Kennedy to Tour California Friday in Campaign Swing
Senator Robert F. Kennedy will visit Fresno Los Angeles San Diego and San Francisco on a one day California swing as part of his presidential campaign. The UPI report notes the stop sequence and timing was announced on Monday as he continues to campaign across the state.
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