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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1968

Page

8

McGovern Faces Uncommitted RFK Delegates in Pushes

McGovern says he has at least a fighting chance for the Democratic nomination as most RFK pledged delegates stay uncommitted. He works delegate groups in two weeks, disputes being a Kennedy stalking horse, and notes some disquiet among Chicago bound delegates. Humphrey and McCarthy dismiss impact, while some Kennedy loyalists in California and other states hold back until the convention.

Washington George McGovern Robert F. Kennedy McGovern New York Hubert H. Humphrey Eugene J. McCarthy Meet the Press Associated Press Nebraska Kennedy Chicago Edward M. Kennedy Massachussetts Edward Robert Kennedy Humphrey McCarthy United States South Dakota California Pierre Salinger Frank Mankiewicz Salinger Sen. McGovern Hans Jensen Sen Jensen Colorado Richard Gebhardt

Humprey McCarthy Back Dixie Protest Coalition

In Jackson Mississippi United Democrats for Humphrey and Loyal Democrats of Mississippi pledge support to a biracial coalition challenging the state delegation to the Democratic National Convention. Mondale promised support and Sutton backed McCarthy with 1500 attendees at the state convention.

Tion Mississippi Walter F. Mondale D-Minn Humphrey Percy Sutton Manhattan Burrough McCarthy Challenge Democrats Chicago Democratic Party National Party Mondale United Democrats

Poll shows voters back GOP plank on de Americanization

Gallup reports the Republican plank to de Americanize the Vietnam war finds broad approval. About two of every three Americans would vote for a candidate adopting such a position all other factors equal. Supporters of Nixon and McCarthy show similar views as the party outlines its strategy.

Princeton N.J Gallup Miami Beach Richard M. Nixon Hubert H. Humphrey Eugene J. McCarthy Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower

Memory Mastery Promise Draws Chicago Publisher Parade

A Chicago publisher touts a simple memory technique to boost poise confidence and social influence. They offer a free booklet Adventures in Memory by mail to readers who submit name address and zip code to Memory Studies Dept 304-018 Diversey Parkway Chicago 60614.

Chicago Diversey Parkway Dept Ill

Public backs Fortas as chief justice by two to one

A Louis Harris survey shows 45 percent approve Abe Fortas to succeed Chief Justice Warren with 25 percent opposed and 30 percent unsure. Overall 62 percent say the Senate should confirm a qualified appointee, while 25 percent disagree. Fortas is viewed as an able justice by 45 percent to 11 percent.

Senate Abe Fortas U.S. Supreme Court Louis Harris Fortas Earl Warren Supreme Court Tribunal Washington Post

Maddox Eyes Presidential Run To Save Democratic Party

Georgia Governor Lester Maddox says he may run for the Democratic nomination for president within days to stop what he calls socialist trends. He vows to head Georgia’s 41 member delegation to Chicago and could use a favorite son bid, while noting he does not plan to leave the party.

Atlanta UPI Lester Maddox Georgia Democratic Party Maddox Johnson Great Chicago

Clothing Stolen From Home on East 16th Street

Thieves burglarized Jenna Boyd's residence at 515 East 16th Street and stole clothing valued at 245 dollars.

Jenna Boyd East 16Th St

Hearing Aids Repaired Cleaned at Your Home or Office

Local ad offers home or office hearing aid repair and cleaning service for 1.95 dollars with a no fix, no pay guarantee. Serves Long Beach area from 207 East Broadway with contact phone 432-5457.

East Broadway Lons Beach Long Beach

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