Humphrey Calls Himself Soul Brother at Negro Church Meet
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, seeking the Democratic nomination, told a cheering African Methodist Episcopal congregation in Philadelphia that human rights and peace are central to the era. He noted his wife’s operation earlier in Bethesda and embraced the idea of a “soul brother” in the brotherhood of man as 40 times the crowd applauded.
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UPI
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H. Humphrey
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Brotherhood of Man
Percy Tells Slate Bid By Nixon
Sen. Charles H. Percy says Richard Nixon discussed making him vice president in 1960. Percy notes no burning desire for national ticket but could picture running with Nixon. He cites his duty then to seek the strongest man while he was Bell & Howell executive and GOP platform committee chair.
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Charles H. Percy
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Richard N. Nixon
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Nixon
Bell & Howell Inc
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Nixon Proposes Tax Incentives to Rebuild Slums
In Indianapolis Nixon outlined a plan with tax incentives and loan guarantees to combat poverty and slum conditions. He urged private enterprise and black ownership development to raise self reliance, saying current programs trap the poor in welfare and that overall federal funding should be modest.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Senate approves compromise gun bill in California
The Senate voted 22 to 5 for a compromise firearm bill that loosens some gun control provisions while assigning police help in weapon supervision. The measure comes exactly one year after a Black Panther group burst into the Assembly, and it amends the law enacted in response to that incident.
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UPI
Senate
Black Panther Party
Shafer says Pennsylvanians favor Rockefeller over Nixon
Gov. Raymond P. Shafer stated that more Pennsylvania delegates may back Nelson Rockefeller for the Republican nomination than Richard Nixon, while pledging a non committed delegation to the convention. He aims to be a favorite son candidate to keep the delegation united.
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Raymond P. Shafer
Nelson Rockefeller
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Richard Nixon
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Johnson says Tet battle caused US public psychological defeat
Gen. Harold K. Johnson told the Adjutants General Association that American supporters suffered a smashing psychological defeat after Tet in South Vietnam. He praised South Vietnamese resolve, noting enemy losses were heavy and objectives unmet. He urged renewed U.S. national purpose and support.
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UPI
Harold K. Johnson
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