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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1968

Page

3

LBJ Secrecy in Re election Travel Cited by Johnson

President Johnson said his election year travel would largely be conducted with little advance notice. He cited military security and uncertain itineraries as reasons for secrecy, noting Vietnam developments may require quick plan changes and less public campaigning overall.

LBJ Frank Cormier Washington Johnson White House Andrews Air Force Base Maryland California Eisenhower Andrews Pope Air Force Base North Carolina Vietnam Southeast Asia

Connally Attacks Kennedy on Vietnam Policy

Gov. John Connally of Texas condemned Sen. Robert Kennedy over his Vietnam stance, saying Kennedy's public remarks and past actions hurt U S foreign policy and increased discord. He did not say Kennedy acted for political reasons but noted Kennedy has not aided President Johnson.

Atlanta John Connally Texas Robert Kennedy DNY Vietnam United States Kenedy John F. Kennedy Connally Kennedy Ho Chi Minh Johnson

Romney Takes Rap at Escalation Announcement in Wisconsin Campaign

Gov. George Romney warned of a possible seventh eyelevel escalation in Vietnam during a Green Bay news conference as he campaigned toward the April 2 Republican primary. He called the policy futile and dangerous and urged a balanced U.S. relationship with Europe while praising some Gaullist policies in Milwaukee remarks.

Green Bay Wis George Romney United States Vietnam Wisconsin Green Michigan Milwaukee Rommey Charles de Gaulle France U.S Europe de Gaulle Romney

Smuggling Bust Seizes 25 695 Pounds at California Border

US attorney Edwin L. Miller reports 25 695 pounds of marijuana seized at Southern California border crossings in the first half of the 1967 68 fiscal year. He notes only 5227 pounds were confiscated in all of 1965 66. 19250 pounds were seized that year.

Non Diego California Edwin L. Miller

Nixon Holds Nebraska Primary as One Man Race

In Nebraska the 1968 presidential primary becomes a Nixon landslide scenario with Nixon supporters and rivals alike shelving extensive campaigning. Reagan and Romney operations are limited, polling suggests Nixon could win around 60 percent in a four man race unless he falters in New Hampshire or Wisconsin.

Omaha Nebraska Reagan Nixon New Hampshire Wisconsin

Wallace Sees Split Vote Boost for Pennsylvan ia Bid

George Wallace campaigned in Pittsburgh predicting a strong path to the White House with California and Pennsylvania on the November ballot. He argued that with three candidates, 34 percent could win him the presidency, citing steelworkers and other workers as core supporters and noting success in securing ballots in California.

George Wallace Pennsylvania White House Pittsburgh Alabama California Wallace

Wallace Compared to Henry Clay by Florida Governor

Santa Barbara Governor Claude R. Kirk on Monday said George Wallace aims to be the Henry Clay of 1968. He warned Wallace would siphon anti-Johnson votes from Republicans, noting Clay ran as a third candidate to help Adams and defeat Jackson. Kirk added Wallace would rather be wrong than president.

Santa Barbara Claude R. Kirk Florida George Wallace Henry Clay Wallace Kirk John Quirky Adams Clay Adams Andrew Jackson

Republican Governors Set for Flying Five-Day Tour

A team of Republican governors will tour the nation in early May to hear platform ideas for the party. Gov. John H. Chafee said the trip aims to aid platform drafting, though Rockefeller is seen as the tour’s star and likely presidential candidate. Several governors are named as Rockefeller backers or neutrally supportive, with the final hearings to conclude in Washington and a Tulsa meeting in June to finalize platform recommendations.

New York Times Washington John H. Chafee Rhode Island Republican Governors Association Rockefeller Chafee Winthrop Rockefeller Arkansas Nelson Rockefeller David F. Cargo New Mexico Daniel J. Evans Minnesota Ohio Wisconsin Arold Levander James A Rhodes Warren P. Knowles Tulsa Platform Governors’ Association Shafer Govys John A. Love Colorado Fim Babcock Montana

Rockefeller covers NYC garbage strike amid national stakes

Albany governor Nelson Rockefeller says only time will tell if his handling of the New York City garbage strike harms his national image. He insists he is not a GOP candidate and emphasizes his aim to serve the people while promising state takeover of the sanitation department and a modest pay raise for workers.

Rocky Albany Nelson A. Rockefeller New York City New York Rockefeller GOP

Pedicab Drivers Warn Against Lovers in North Sumatra

In North Sumatra pedicab owners report trouble with couples making love in rickshaws. Signs warn riders not to engage in affection while riding, saying it distracts drivers and disrupts work.

Jakarta Indonesia UPI North Sumatra

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