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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1968

Page

5

Old Liberal Woos Big Businessmen at Chamber Luncheon

Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey wooed businessmen at a U S Chamber of Commerce luncheon arguing the war on poverty is led by business. He warned against violence and stressed the need to preserve institutions while noting business has grown more progressive than political parties. Gerald Ford quipped about Humphrey seeking the Democratic nomination and criticized party contrasts.

Washington Hubert H. Humphrey Humphrey U.S. Chamber of Commerce Hubert Humphrey House Gerald R. Ford Michigan

Rockefeller West East struggle sparks Nixon blockade view

Los Angeles Mayor Sam Yorty says New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller’s presidential bid marks a power clash between Western and Eastern establishments. He argues Rockefeller aims to block former Vice President Richard M. Nixon’s nomination, noting Rockefeller forces fear Nixon more than Reagan.

Los Angeles New York Nelson Rockefeller Salls Sam Yorty Yorty — & Demogart Rockefeller Richard M. Nixon Nixon Reagan Yorty John F. Kennedy GOP

Kennedy tours Indiana as primary nears amid crowd laughs

Senator Robert F. Kennedy campaigned in Indiana with a Purdue University audience urging quick Viet Nam talks site agreements. He praised Johnson on the approach while noting Hanoi proposals. In Indianapolis he greeted state employees and autographed for crowds, including women at a cafeteria lunch. He also visited a Ford plant and greeted workers.

Kennedy U.S Hanoi Ford Motor Co Indianapolis

Kennedy storms out of BBC interview over Vietnam policy

UPI reports Senator Robert Kennedy walked out during a BBC 24 hours interview when asked how his Vietnam policy differed from Eugene McCarthy's. Presenter Michelmore noted he stormed out after the question, as U.S. correspondent David Lomax pressed for specifics.

London UPI Robert Kennedy Eugene McCarthy British Broadcasting Corp Kennedy BBC David Lomax U.S Chiff Michelmore

GOP Charges Dems Ruining U.S. Economy

Washington charges from the GOP Coordinating Committee blame Democrats for economic and fiscal danger, urging state and local control of more programs and tax revenue shifts. The 75 page report titled An Economy in Crisis calls for restraint on federal powers, a Hoover Commission to trim waste, and a two step minimum wage with employer tax credits for training.

Washington Republican Coordinating Committee GOP U.S Hoover Commission

Rockefeller Gains Pause in Pennsylvania Endorsements

Governor Shafer praised Nelson Rockefeller for leadership and maturity at a World Affairs Council luncheon, though he stopped short of endorsement. Senate hopefuls Nixon and Rockefeller drew cheers from college students, with Hugh Scott and Gov. Scranton signaling growing support for Rockefeller in Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia Raymond P. Shafer Pennsylvania Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Shafer Rockefeller World Affairs Council of Richard Nixon U.S Hugh Scott William W. Scranton

McCarthy Whirlwinds for Indiana Votes

Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy campaigned across southern Indiana appealing on Vietnam crime inflation. He spoke at Columbus Bedford and toured factories, drawing crowds up to 3,000 and rallying workers and students at Bartholomew and Lawrence counties.

Evansville, Ind UPI Eugene J. McCarthy Indiana Cummings Engine Co L Little Shorty McCarthy Bedford Columbus

Kennedy influence cited by Democrats in New Yorker remark

Yorly notes Sen Robert Kennedy's appeal among Democrats saying he can buy anything. The New Yorker could shift control of the government toward the Eastern Establishment again, a move Yorly warns would hurt California.

Robert Kennedy California Yorly

Gerald Maher joins Kennedy campaign LA staff

Gerald F. Maher, 49, named Wednesday to the Kennedy for President campaign public relations staff in Los Angeles. He has served on the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board since 1960 and was its chairman for 64 years before his term expired.

Los Angeles Cns Gerald F. Maher Maher California Unemployment —Insurance Appeals Hoard Jahier Tabor Los Angeles Mirror

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