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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1968

Page

6

No Compromise McCarthy Blasts Kennedy in Florida

Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy criticized Sen. Robert F. Kennedy for suggesting a union against Vice President Hubert Humphrey. He vowed no concessions and accused Kennedy of edge toward arrogance while Kennedy offered no firm coalition terms. McCarthy also argued polls show strength against all rivals and urged focus on the race and personalities.

Miami Fla Eugene J. McCarthy Robert F. Kennedy Minnesota Kennedy Hubert Humphrey

Humphrey Set to Dedicate Long Beach Ocean Center

Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey will visit Long Beach on June 15 to dedicate the Pacific Terrace Center for Ocean Science and Technology at the North American Rockwell Ocean Systems Operations site. Mayor Edwin W. Wade said the ceremony, hosted by the city and the Chamber of Commerce, will reflect the center’s marine research role and its ties to regional industry and government.

Hubert H. Humphrey Long Beach Pacific Terrace Center Ocean Science and Technology Edwin W. Wade Ocean Science Center North American Rockwell Corp Ocean Systems Navy Landing Wade North American Rockwell Chamber of Commerce Humphrey National Council On Marine Resources and Engineering Development Southern California

No Write-In Space on California Ballots for June Primary

Secretary of State Frank M. Jordan explains there is no write-in option on the June 4 presidential primary ballot. Voters are selecting a slate of delegates, either uncommitted or supporting a candidate, who attend the national nominating convention.

Sacramento UPS Frank M. Jordan

Kennedy Seeks Tax Reform Plan at Portland Campaign

Senator Robert F. Kennedy warned that indiscriminate tax increases and budget cuts could worsen problems unless a clear priority schedule reduces nonessential spending. Stumping for the Oregon primary, he warned of possible 30 percent unemployment if reforms lack focus. He greeted supporters downtown, bought a shirt in a department store, and pinned a red rose to his lapel as Portland welcomed him.

Portland Ore UPI Robert F. Kennedy Kennedy New York Oregon

Azaleas and Bird of Paradise Care from Garden Notes

Guidelines on pruning azaleas to maintain shape and flowering, plus tips for proper planting with sphagnum peat moss. Also advice on pruning old royal bird of paradise clumps, feeding after March, and staggered chrysanthemum blooming with pinching to encourage bushier growth and less staking. Primavera mun offers a nonpinched yellow pompon variety.

Nixon avoids Vietnam policy questions during campaign

Richard M. Nixon declined to discuss detailed Vietnam views citing the timing. As he campaigns for the Republican nomination he said pursuing peace talks in Paris makes public statements inadvisable. If talks fail he will speak out, while not aiding the enemy in the interim.

Washington Richard M. Nixon Vietnam Maryland Spiro T. Agnew Portland Ore Agnew Nixon Paris

HHH Winner in West Virginia Delegates Seen

Incomplete returns from West Virginia's Democratic convention delegates show Hubert Humphrey likely to win 19 delegates and Robert F. Kennedy three. The results reflect early tallies as of Friday in Charleston.

Charleston W. Va UPI West Virginia Hubert Humphrey Robert F. Kennedy

Stassen First GOP Hopeful Briefed On Foreign Policy

Harold Stassen the first 1968 Republican hopeful to receive a special candidates foreign policy briefing met with Secretary of State Dean Rusk and other officials. He said the Paris talks with North Vietnam create a very difficult situation.

Washington Harold Stassen Stassen Minnesota Dean Rusk Rusk Paris

Kennedys Promote Kennedy Campaign Across California

The Kennedy politcal drive visits Los Angeles and other cities with workshops and rallies for Robert F. Kennedy's May 24 Los Angeles Sports Arena appearance. Ted Kennedy and John Glenn attend events with Stephanie Powers and Anthony Franciosa among others.

Kennedy Robert F. Kennedy Los Angeles Beach Kennedy Eddie Bush John Glenn Theodore C. Sorenson el Camino College Ted Kennedy Glenn Anaheim Convention Center Stephanie Powers Anthony Franciosa

Builders Teamsters Agree on Three Year Contract

Southern California contractors and the Teamsters ratified a three year agreement increasing wages by 1.40 dollars per hour plus fringe benefits for union members. The pact covers about 15 000 Teamsters, mainly heavy equipment operators, replacing a contract that expired May 1. under the old contract wages ranged from 4.50 to 5.46 dollars plus 75 cents fringe benefits.

Souther California

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