Secret Meeting in Des Moines Over Johnson Nomination
Four Midwest Democratic governors met secretly with Sen. Robert F Kennedy in Des Moines to gauge voter anger at President Johnson. Governors Docking Kansas Hearnes Missouri Hughes Iowa Guy North Dakota chaired by Guy denied any plan to block Johnson. Attendees said it was a social gathering with no consensus or formal resolutions.
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Kennedy Urged On by Unruh
Unruh urged Kennedy to enter the race while cautioning that Democratic unity depends on practical politicians at conventions. He compared the current crisis to Truman in 1952, doubting success in Vietnam and questioning Johnson’s renomination prospects. Warren countered, saying Kennedy would anger McCarthy supporters in California.
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Kennedy Reassesses Run as McCarthy and Kennedys Move
Kennedy weighs a possible presidential bid as McCarthy flies to Washington for talks. Edward Kennedy and Theodore Sorensen signal support while Democratic leaders assess Johnson’s Southeast Asia policy and the political landscape ahead of primaries.
Write-In Victory Hopes Stir McCarthy in NH Primary
In New Hampshire, Senator Eugene McCarthy trails Lyndon Johnson by about 3,500 votes but may surpass Johnson when Republican write-in totals are added. CBS predicted McCarthy’s write-ins could reach 6,000, potentially placing him ahead of the President. Johnson led with 26,337 Democratic votes, McCarthy had 22,810, Kennedy 737. Republican ballots showed Nixon with 84,005, Rockefeller 11,691, Romney 1,753, Stassen under 1%, Reagan 295, Percy 102.
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Rockefeller says Kennedy entry could split Democrats wide open
Gov. Nelson A Rockefeller said Kennedy's entry into the presidential race would probably split the Democratic party wide open. He wasn't surprised by Kennedy's announcement and suggested Kennedy sought elevation as McCarthy eroded with young voters.
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Faculty Petition Calls End to Vietnam War Testing Leaders
Approximately 18 percent of California State College at Long Beach’s 830 full time faculty signed a statement opposing American intervention in Vietnam. The signers, from about half of the 46 departments, urged withdrawal of U.S. troops and a political settlement, noting domestic needs in jobs education and environment.
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Sawed Through Roof Burglar Nabbed in Chase
Gilbert William Vargas, 30, of Compton, sought entry to Paramount Packing House Market by sawing through the roof. A five mile auto chase ended in Compton with Vargas ramming a deputy car. meat, cigarettes, and candy were found in his vehicle, along with tools at the rear entrance. He was booked on burglary and assault charges.
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