Robinson accuses GOP plan to suppress Black vote
Jackie Robinson, aiding Humphrey, charges Republicans held a New York strategy session to dissuade Black voters from supporting Humphrey. He says militants would tell Blacks there is no difference between candidates, predicting votes for Nixon. He criticizes Senator Brooke and Representative Conyers and backs Humphrey’s civil rights record. He remained critical of Rockefeller’s GOP bid.
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Space pact ratified with gains for workers and benefits
UAW members approve a North American Rockwell contract with wage hikes of 12 to 33 cents hourly, 3 percent raises in 1969 and 1970, and an expanded benefits package. The deal includes a space skills apprenticeship, full union shop within 40 days, dental care, enhanced life and health coverage, maternity costs, added holidays, and cost of living increases totaling 27 cents.
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Humphrey Joins World Series Rainy Day Visit in Detroit
Presidential candidate Hubert H. Humphrey endured heavy rain while watching game four of the World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers. He sat with Baseball Commissioner Eckert, spoke briefly with Walter Reuther, and praised players Gibson Cedeno Cedepeda Horton as "Athletes for Humphrey-Muskie" amid the stormy, crowd-quieted atmosphere.
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Nixon Says Revolt Fueled by Impersonal Bureaucracy
Nixon blamed a broad revolt in America on an increasingly impersonal federal bureaucracy that he said saps initiative. He argued the Democrats failed to mobilize voluntary groups to tackle economic and social problems and promised private enterprise and civic groups would lead housing and jobs gains.
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SCUBA gear theft robs Hollywood firm of 50000 dollars
Hollywood detectives investigate a burglary at a Hollywood firm that stole more than 50000 dollars worth of SCUBA gear including wet suits air tanks underwater cameras and lenses. Owner Arthur Wayne reported the missing items as police probe the crime.
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Reagan would refuse cabinet post if Nixon wins
California Governor Ronald Reagan said on a television program he would not accept a cabinet post or ambassadorship if Richard Nixon won the presidency. He added he prefers to stay as governor and would also refuse a spot as Nixon's running mate near the end of his term.
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Tax Claims Deadline Extended for Senior Property Tax Aid
The deadline to file claims for the Senior Citizens Property Tax Assistance Program has been extended to October 15. To qualify, applicants must be 65 or older, own their home, have paid 1967-68 property taxes, and earn less than $3000 yearly. Forms available at Franchise Tax Board branch offices.
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