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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1968

Page

6

Wallace's Choice Still A Mystery

Third party presidential candidate George Wallace said in Dallas that he will name his vice presidential running mate in the next few days. He spoke at the opening session of the American Independent Party state convention and indicated there are developments forthcoming.

Dallas Tex George Wallace Wallace American Independent Party Iis New York Times Montgomery Ala George C. Wallace Dirksen Senate

Wallace gains union support amid 1968 campaign shifts

George Meany warned AFL-CIO will fight any swing to George Wallace while Wallace praised quality of a running mate like J Edgar Hoover. Wallace noted rising support from old line Democrats alienated by Humphrey and Johnson policies, suggesting Midwest gains possible. McGovern urged Humphrey to sever Johnson ties to win in November during Chicago fundraiser visit.

New York Nyts George Meany George C. Wallace Afl-Cio Wallace J. Edgar Hoover Humphrey Midwest Chicago UPI George McGovern D-S.c Hubert H. Humphrey Johnson McGovern Vietnam Illinois William G. Clark Senate Everett M. Dirksen

Cranston Presses End to Mexican American Veteran Bias

Democratic U S Senate hopeful Alan Cranston urged an end to discrimination against Mexican American veterans in education and employment while addressing a Mexico Independence Day event. He noted many soldiers return home to denied jobs and called for equal opportunities. Dissident Democrats in Boulder plan a Minneapolis meeting October 5-6 to form a permanent coalition with the Democratic party.

Los Angeles U.S. Senate Alan Cranston Mexico Boulder Colo Minneapolis Democratic Party

Go to Work for Demos Gene Urged Go to Work for Demos

Los Angeles financier Bart Lytton urged Minnesota Senator Eugene J McCarthy to join the Democratic ticket and follow Rockefeller and Lindsay in backing Nixon style unity. He warned 1968 could mirror Goldwater debacle if Democrats fail to unite. Puppy love Find the pet to win her heart in today s Classified Ads.

Los Angeles Bart Lytton Minnesota Eugene J. McCarthy Lytton McCarthy New York Nelson A. Rockefeller John V. Lindsay Richard M. Nixon Democratic Party Johnson Albany

For Rent Ad Listings Offer Wide Apartment Options

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Wallace Campaign Feels Like a Traveling Show

The Wallace presidential bid plays to lively crowds with Southern tunes and revival tempo. Police chase a missing donation bucket in Cincinnati as supporters cheer his push to return schools to local control and rail against federal meddling. Violence looms in tone but public rallies remain boisterous and theatrical.

Nixon Low-Key Style Seems to Help in Polls

Senate leader Dirksen credits Nixon’s calm campaign for high poll standing saying Americans tire of shouting. Senator Mansfield predicts late changes as seven weeks remain until election day. Wallace rallies stir crowds with violent imagery and strong male support, while a student reacts intensely to the scene.

Washington Sen Everett M. Dirksen Richard M. Nixon Humphrey

Maddox backs Wallace for president and Daley as running mate

Georgia Governor Lester Maddox on Monday endorsed George Wallace for president and suggested Chicago Mayor Richard Daley as Wallace's running mate. Maddox, praising Daley's handling of demonstrators at the DNC, hinted at a 1972 presidential bid and urged support for conservatism and common sense governance.

Atlanta UPI Lester Maddox Georgia George Wallace Chicago Richard Daley Maddox Daley Wallace

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