Primary Vote Shows Rejection of Policies
New York results reflect broader antiwar sentiment shaping the 1968 Democratic contests. In several states voters favored antiwar candidates, boosting Eugene McCarthy and Robert F. Kennedy allies while Humphrey faces weak primary showings and questions over strategy against Nixon and Rockefeller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Roger D. Branigin
Vietnam
Nebraska
California
Oregon
South Dakota
Eugene J. McCarthy
Minnesota
Sen
Robert F. Kennedy
New York
Kennedy
Vice Presid
Nnt
Hubert H. Humphrey
Waverly
Minn
Joseph Y. Resnick
Humphrey
M. Nixon
Gay
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Johnson
Nixon
Rockefeller
Dave
Democratic Party
Senators Debate ABM Threats and Soviet Blackmail Fear
Washington reported that the administration warned the Senate that dropping an antimissile system could invite Soviet blackmail to fund domestic programs. Senators Jackson Hart and Casper weighed the system’s necessity, noting it may not stop a Russian strike, while Defense Secretary Clifford cited ongoing Soviet missile deployments and urged continued efforts toward arms control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Administration
Senate
Philip A. Hart
D-Mich
John Sherman Casper
Soviet Union
Mansfield Urges Viet Graft Probe
Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield urged a thorough investigation into graft and black marketeering in Vietnam. He asked the State Department and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to review charges by William J. Lederer in his book Our Own Worst Enemy excerpted in the June issue of the Saturday Evening Post. Senator Herman Talmadge supported a full congressional probe but noted the State Department reply did not rebut or clarify the extent of wrong doing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UF Senate
Mike Mansfield
Vietnam
Mansfield
State Department
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
William J. Lederer
Senate
Hermin E. Talmadge
D-Ga
Lederer
Reagan Reorganization Plan Survives Assembly Vote
The Reagan administration’s plan to reorganize eight former agencies into four large entities moved forward after a 40 to 11 Assembly vote to send it to a committee for study. Critics centered on the loss of independence for some departments, while supporters argued it enhances executive efficiency and policy coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Assembly
William T. Bagley
San Rafael
Reagan
Agriculture Department
Veterans Affairs
Assembly of
Senate
Home Burglary Hits 9211 Bellflower Bird Home
Long Beach police said Wednesday suspects burglarized the residence of Cecil B. Wilson at 9211 Bellflower Bird by forcing a rear window and stealing a cash box containing 389 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil B. Wilson
Bellflower Bird
Spade
Long Beach
Also Mentioned on This Page
Agend
America
Lowenstein
Gallup
Harris
Rich
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Ths
Defense Department
Defense
Clark Clifford
de Senate
Moscow
Harvey Johnson
Dg-El Monte
Business and Transportation Secretary
O.K
Philco -Ford
U.S.A
Packard Bell
Barker Bros
Broadway
Los Altos
Stearns
Bellflower
Huntington Beach
Beach Blvd
Edinger
BOLLS
Master Charge
Pine Ave
Pork & Shop
Lakewood Center
Buena Park Center
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!