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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1968

Page

5

Humphrey Wins Indiana Delegates Amid McCarthy Pickets

In Indianapolis Humphrey captured most of Indiana's 63 Democratic delegates at a raucous state convention. Inside, McCarthy supporters protested while a young attendee attempted to seize the microphone from Rep. Ray Madden and was escorted out by state police. Delegates approved 34 at large slots for the national convention.

Indianapolis Ind UPI Hubert H. Humphrey Indiana Eugene J. McCarthy McCarthy Ray J. Madden Dennis Shorthouse Gordon St. Angelo Hoosier Chicago

McCarthy Sees New York Primary Boost for Supporters

Sen. Eugene McCarthy told 160 campaign workers that New York results show strong backing from voters who supported Robert Kennedy. He said the NY outcome could sway professional politicians and noted delegates won and uncommitted statuses in state races. The Hobart convention context included Lt. Gov. Rock narrowly winning the Indiana gubernatorial nomination and Birch Bayh securing a second term by acclamation.

Chicago UPI Eugene McCarthy New York Robert Kennedy Washington McCarthy U.S. Senate St. Paul Minn Lt. Angelo Hoosier Humphrey Robert L. Rock St. Angelo Richard Bodine

Wallace Says He's in Control in Mississippi

Third party candidate George Wallace told the Mississippi Legislature in Jackson that his campaign will be decisive in the November election. He said he runs to win and will win, but if he does not win he can determine which major candidate secures the electoral majority.

St. Angelo Wallace Jackson, Miss George Wallace

Throw the Election Into the House of Representatives

A brief note reports a push to move the election decision into the House of Representatives. The action centers on seeking a decisive legislative path and potential repercussions for governance and party strategy.

House of Representatives

Humphrey Seeks Talks With China to Ease World Tensions

Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey told a Minnesota dinner crowd that if elected he would pursue talks with Chinese leaders to reduce global tensions. He urged hard work with the Soviet Union and China, and said Vietnam war progress depends on continued Paris negotiations.

Humphrey Sen Eugene J. McCarthy Minnesota Soviet Union China Alexei) Kosygin United States Paris Southeast Asia

Rockefeller Sees Chance to Overtake Nixon

New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller said at an airport news conference in Newport News that he can overtake Richard Nixon for the Republican presidential nomination because party leaders want to win. He noted Nixon is a two to one favorite, but leaders will back a viable alternative if they believe Rockefeller can win.

Newport News UPI New York Nelson Rockefeller Richard Nixon Colonial Williamsburg Virginia Dick Nixon California Orange County Rossmoor

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