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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1968

Page

7

Rafferty Declares U S Not Responsible For World Ills

Dr Max Rafferty told about 200 Republicans in Sacramento that the United States did not cause starvation, war, crime, poverty or racial prejudice. He urged Americans to stop apologizing for greatness and blamed external forces for global ills while defending American history from claimed gloom.

Sacramento UPI Max Rafferty United States U.S. Senate Republican Associates Rafferty Asia Vietnam Ho Chi Minh

Nixon Holds Big 17 Percent Lead In State Poll

A state poll from 1057 interviews finds Nixon at 47 percent, Humphrey 30, Wallace 8, Cleaver 1, undecided 10, with 4 percent not voting. If McCarthy enters, Nixon would drop to 37, Humphrey 20, Wallace 5, while McCarthy would gain 25.

Nixon Humphrey George Wallace Peace and Freedom Party Eldridge Cleaver Field McCarthy Wallace

Brown frets over Nixon lead but backs Humphrey win

Former California governor Edmund G. Brown voiced concern about Richard Nixon leading in polls yet still predicted a Humphrey victory in November. He noted Nixon’s hidden stance on Vietnam and a national police-force issue while urging the GOP to stay wrapped in cello wrap. Humphrey's California drive faced organizational troubles as Nixon toured Los Angeles and Orange Counties. In a separate report, Sen John Tower forecast Nixon carrying most of the South, including Texas.

Guv Edmund G. Brown Richard M. Nixon Hubert H. Humphrey Brown Humphrey Los Angeles California Orange Counties Nixon UPI John Tower R-Tex South Texas

Downtown Los Angeles Polls Show Nixon Edge

The Downtowner reports a downtown Los Angeles survey of workers and shoppers giving Nixon 52.5 percent to Humphrey 47.5 percent with many undecided and awaiting campaign actions. Senator Mansfield notes Wallace dividing the race, likely hurting Nixon in the South and Humphrey in the North and West. Governor Reagan and Max Rafferty to address the Republican State Central Committee meeting in Los Angeles Saturday.

Los Angeles CNL the Downtowner Central Business District Richard M. Nixon Hubert H. Humphrey Nixon Humphrey Sacramento Gov Reagan Max Rafferty Republican State Central Committee

Cranston outlines law and justice plan in Fresno remarks

UPI reports Senate candidate Alan Cranston presented a four point plan for federal aid to law enforcement and a conservation program at the Fresno Downtown Rotary Club. He urged continued water projects, criticized flood control policy, backed better police training and equipment, and proposed federal aid, deferments for volunteers, and crime combat pay for front line officers.

Fresno Upi USS Senate Alan Cranston Thomas Kuchel Calif Cranston Max Rafferty U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S Vietnam Pasadena

Nixon Daughters Drive GOP Voteswagon Across Nation

The GOP Voteswagon launched by Richard Nixon’s daughters Julie and Tricia, with Republican allies, tours 17 states aiming at women voters. Mary Brooks leads the crew as they seek women workers for the presidential and congressional campaigns, with Dirksen among those applauding at the Capitol launch.

Washington Maryland Richard M. Nixon West Coast Mary Brooks Republican National Committee Sen Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Senate Julie Tricia Nixon Capitol Congress

Desert parks and Joshua Tree tour from Los Angeles

A narrated driving tour from Los Angeles via Route 62 to Desert Christ Park and Joshua Tree National Monument details the Desert Chapel, Split Rock, Salton View, Cap Rock and Hidden Valley. The trip notes distances, elevations, and sights including the Oasis Trail, Grand National Desert Turtle Sweepstakes, and connections to Victorville and Route 138 on the way home.

Joshua ‘Tree National Monument Los Angeles San Bernardino San Gorgonio Pass Twentynine Palms Morongo Valley Yucca Valley Desert Christ Park Antone Martin Martin Utah Trail Joshua Tree National Monument Oasis Hidden Valley Joshua Tree

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