06 Apr 1968
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Apr 06, 1968
Page
1
Medicine Hat MP H A Bud Olson distances himself from the stop Trudeau bloc vote plan amid Liberal leadership maneuvering. He urges delegates to decide independently, endorses five top candidates in principle, and aims to boost Southern Alberta exposure for delegates.
As Friday’s nomination speeches end, Justin Trudeau dominates the Liberal leadership race with strong second-choice support, while John Turner Paul Martin Paul Hellyer and Robert Winters jockey for position. Delegates brace for multiple ballots with outcome uncertain ahead of the afternoon vote.
The Associated Press reports a night of racial violence following Dr. King’s murder. Sixteen died including two youths in Detroit and one in Tallahassee, with Chicago and Washington suffering major fires and looting. National guardsmen and federal troops aided police. curfews were imposed in Washington, Detroit, and Memphis. Over 350 injured, about 2,000 arrested.
Windsor police chief Gordon Preston ordered the tunnel and bridge shut at 8 p.m. amid racial demonstrations in Detroit. Canadians were barred except in emergencies. Americans were sent back by U.S. officials. Earlier, Canadians employed in Michigan and Americans living there could cross from 4 to 8 p.m. as Detroit imposed an 8 p.m. curfew with National Guard arrivals.
President Johnson powers up White House as a fortress to guard Washington against violent Negro unrest after the King's assassination. He plans a Congress address and orders federal troops in, while looters strike near the White House and Nation mourns. Westmoreland to meet Johnson. flags flown at half staff until King’s burial.
Ottawa coverage notes Pierre Trudeau emerges as the leading candidate after speeches by eight contenders at the Ottawa Civic Centre. John Turner gains momentum with strong support from Medicine Hat delegate Lyle Flynn while Joe Greene and others rally farm and urban factions. The convention hinges on first ballot results and potential second ballot switches as Quebec backing shifts shape the race.
In Cairo King Hussein of Jordan arrived for discussions with President Nasser focused on defense against Israel. In Hanoi North Vietnam condemned U S aerial and naval bombardment and demanded a final unconditional halt to attacks.
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