Florida primary shows Wallace appeal and mixed Democratic drift
Editorial reviews Florida Democratic primary impact. Wallace energized disgruntled whites with straw ballot questions on busing and segregated schools, while others like Muskie Humphrey Lindsay and McGovern battled for strength. Nixon seen as helped, McCloskey faltered, and Jackson’s future remains uncertain amid regional dynamics.
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Florida
George Wallace
Wallace
Washington
Lindsay
George McGovern
Muskie
Jackson
Israel
Letters decry dove killings and urge humane laws
Howard H Caudle of Grand Junction Colorado protests dove hunting, noting 85 percent of North American doves are killed yearly and 11 million birds suffer before death. He argues for state and federal laws to protect doves as symbols of kindness and environmental service.
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North America
Department of the Interior
Nixon Likely To Run Low-Key Campaign In 1968 Primaries
President Nixon plans to avoid active campaigning as long as possible, believing nonpartisan leadership boosts his renomination chances. Historical campaign records show declines in popularity when he campaigns vigorously, while polls after his China trip show higher approval. He and campaign manager Mitchell urge restraint and nonpartisan conduct ahead of the November election. Nixon also opted for a low profile during the Florida primary weekend, delaying bus ing position announcements until after votes.
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Richard Nixon
Florida
Jol Ashbrook
New Hampshire
Paul McCloskey
Eugene McCarthy
Wilbur Mills
Vance Hartke
Sam Yorty
McCloskey
Iris
Washington
UPI
Nixon
John I. Kennedy
California
Edmund G
Pat” Brown
Brown
Gallup
China
Camp David
Key Biscayne
White House
Nixon aims for Moscow to curb nuclear arms
Nixon shifts focus from China to Moscow as May talks loom. Soviet coverage warns against anti US plots, suggests a broad Western deal with Maoists. Officials seek a $4 million mechanism for preliminary disarmament steps and a possible limited nuclear disarmament pact ahead of the Moscow visit.
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Nixon
Mostow
China
Washington
Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
Gerald C. Smith
Moscow
United States
Taiwan
Peking
U.S
County shifts to natural gas a step ahead
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors moved to speed up converting the county fleet to natural gas to cut air pollution. Cost amortization could occur in a year. central storage and upgraded fueling would be needed. Some vehicles may not be suitable. but where feasible, conversion should proceed along with exploring other pollution-cutting measures.
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Los Angeles
Long Beach
Los Angeles County
Petrolane Inc
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
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