Equal-Time Bill Stalled in House Debatel Intense Roll-Call Standoff
The House faced a filibuster over a bill to waive federal equal time rules for the 1964 presidential candidates including Wallace. McCormack ordered doors locked after quorum counts amid Republican tactics and calls from Humphrey for Nixon to debate on television. Rumsfeld urged delaying action until broader reforms pass.
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Scranton Assures Western Europe Ties If Nixon Wins
Former Pennsylvania governor William W. Scranton said he told Western European leaders Nixon would not overlook them if he is elected. Scranton spoke after a three week fact finding trip for Nixon and will report to Nixon in Akron, Ohio.
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