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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1966
Page
3
President Johnson praised South Vietnam’s turnout in the election for a second constituent assembly. He responded briefly to a reporter, with other officials echoing the sentiment about the encouraging display of civic participation.
Saigon voters produced a high turnout amid warnings of danger as South Vietnam prepared for a constitutional election. Ky said the march to a new constitution will lead to a transition of power, with military and civilian figures vying for a balance of offices while Viet Cong threats linger. Officials noted turnout exceeded expectations, signaling cautious support for the government though not a clear endorsement.
A nationwide Louis Harris survey shows President Johnson with a 50 percent job rating, the lowest since his White House tenure. The decline stems from domestic issues like food prices, civil rights tensions, airline strikes, and stock market dips, with Gallup predicting deeper trouble if Vietnam actions don’t improve.
Nixon warned that a prolonged Viet Nam conflict could trigger a clash with Red China and affect the U S political scene. He projected gains for Republicans in 1966 and urged a stepped up military and diplomatic push abroad while steering economy to avoid recession. Meanwhile Mrs Fred Tooze was elected president of the Women's Christian Temperance Union in Evans ton Illinois.
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