Rockefeller Narrowly Gaps Romney in Presidential Speculation
Political experts see Rockefeller’s remarks in Oregon as barely moving toward a candidacy after Feb. 25, when he said he would run if drafted. A write-in campaign surged in New Hampshire with 220,000 postcards to GOPs and independents as Nixon’s critics pressed the riot report.
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Detroit
George Romney
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Debates on Vietnam War Escalation in Senate
Senators clash over Johnson's Vietnam policy as Fulbright, Nelson, and Tower spar over troop increases and war aims. Critics accuse escalation of prolonging conflict while supporters defend Saigon and call for clarity on options amid ongoing civil rights debate. White House offers no formal troop recommendations.
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20 Killed in Crash of Greyhound Bus
A Greyhound bus running from Los Angeles to Las Vegas overturned on a rain slick I 15 and burst into flames three miles east of Barstow killing 20 people. CHP spokesman said the vehicle was fully involved in fire and first responders struggled to reach the scene. Baker telephone installers aided at the scene and ferried the injured to Barstow Community Hospital.
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Reagan and Unruh Meet On Education Financing
Gov Ronald Reagan and Assembly Speaker Jesse Unruh met in Reagan's office to discuss funding and disclosing a 70 million error in Unruh's 1967 education bill. No conclusions were reached though attendees described the 45 minute talk as worthwhile and potentially fruitful.
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Assembly Restores 7.50 Slash in Old Age Pensions
Sacramento reports 55 17 party line vote as Assembly restores a $7.50 cut in pensions for about 210000 elderly Californians though not all Republicans voted yes. Bill faces Senate and governor signature before becoming law after 90 days. Critics say move funds budget balance at seniors’ expense.
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FBI arrests suspect in kidnapping case
FBI agents with a federal warrant arrested Donald DeWayne Cox, 24, at his home in Anaheim Thursday on kidnapping charges. Cox, who was armed with a .42 caliber automatic but offered no resistance, is accused of abducting Clyde W. Lamb, 49, of Upland California on February 23 near Covington Louisiana. Lamb was forced to drive to Jackson Mississippi where Cox allegedly took Lambs car wallet credit cards and travelers checks.
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Calif
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