California Kennedy Delegates Probe McCarthy and Humphrey Support
An Associated Press poll of 114 of 172 Kennedy pledged California delegates found only 13 could name a preference for McCarthy or Kennedy. Six favored Humphrey, two leaned to Kennedy, while the rest were unreachable or noncommittal amid calls for anti administration voting and civil rights debates.
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Sacramento
Hubert H. Humphrey
Eugene J. McCarthy
Cali
Associated Press
Humphrey
Kennedy
Sen
Edward Kennedy
Massachusetts
McCarthy
Delegates to meet in Los Angeles on Kennedy issue
Delegates plan a Saturday meeting in Los Angeles to decide their stance after Kennedy’s assassination. Assembly Speaker Jesse Unruh would keep the group uncommitted while seeking a Kennedy-leaning candidate, with talk of voting 172 on Kennedy as a memorial on the first ballot. Paul Ziffren urged unity and a first ballot for Kennedy. Alan Short and others may back Unruh as a favorite son to keep the delegation united.
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Los Angeles
Kennedy
Assembly
Jesse M. Unruh
Chicago
Paul Ziffren
Robert Kennedy
Alan Short
Unruh
Wallace Teases National Convention For Running Mate
Presidential hopeful George C. Wallace said a national convention may be needed to nominate a running mate on a third party ticket with the American Independent Party awaiting major party tickets first. He noted Marvin Griffin’s name may be used to meet ballot requirements and cautioned against libel suits over accusations of racism.
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George C. Wallace
Wallace
Atlanta
American Independent Party
Marvin Griffin
Georgia
U.S
Vietnam
Kennedy groups split formation of action corps
RFK supporters in Los Angeles disbanded California Students for Kennedy and formed the Kennedy Action Corps to promote RFK programs. Gary Townsend says the 10,000 member group will seek 500000 signatures for a strong gun control petition as its first project. Washington Long Beach City College received 82000 dollars from HEW for TV and lab equipment.
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Los Ageles
California Students For Kennedy
Kennedy Action Corps
Gary Townsend
Cochairman
Southern California
Students For Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy
Washington
Long Beach City College
Health, Education & Welfare Department
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