Kennedy Announces Presidential Run Divides Democratic Camp
Kennedy declares he will run for president drawing disdain from Johnson and opposition from McCarthy while some Democrats in states like New York Oregon Iowa and California offer support. McCarthy vows to press on and others warn of Vietnam appeasement amid party tensions and possible effects on Chicago convention.
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New York
Robert F. Kennedy
Johnson
Eugene J. McCarthy
John Burns
Kennedy
Oregon
Wyoming
Iowa
South Dakota
Rhode Island
Vermont
Massachusetts
California
Washington
Texas
McCarthy
William&. James
Maryland
Samuel S. Stratton
DNY
Vietnam
Hanoi
Stratton
Lester Maddox
Georgia
Wallace
George Wallace
Alabama
Maddox
Atty
Thomas C. Lynch
Kennedy enters 1968 race as Johnson foe and McCarthy rival
Sen Robert F Kennedy declares for the presidency and calls on Sen Eugene McCarthy to join in pressuring President Johnson. He argues the country faces a perilous course and vows to pursue new policies to heal racial and economic gaps. Kennedy plans to run in California Nevada and Oregon while keeping his name on Nebraska and Wisconsin ballots.
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Washington
Robert F. Kennedy
D-N.y
Eugene J. McCarthy
D-Minn
Johnson
New Hampshire
McCarthy
Kennedy
Texas
New York
Senate
John F. Kennedy
Democratic Party
Pleasant Sunday March Weather Keeps Warmth in Sight
The forecast calls for a mostly sunny day with temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s. Tonight and tomorrow should stay fair and mild with continued warm conditions.
Hamilton Girl Found Slain East Of City
A 29 year old Hamilton woman Jemela Haynes was found beaten to death near a secluded lane east of Middletown. Deputies say she was killed Friday night and identified by her brother Doyle Haynes shortly before 11 p.m. A farm house foundation and a rock-lined area yielded blood and clothing but no murder weapon or valuables were recovered.
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Hamilton
Lover's Lane
Middletown
Jemela Haynes
N. F St
Warren County Sheriff's
Doyle
Warren County Sheriff's Deputies
Hamilton County
Ed Bracken
James Plank
S. Dixie Highway
Glenn Perry
S Dixie Highway
Farm House Foundation
Rock Foundation
Ohio Bell makes final wage offer amid strike vote
The Communications Workers of America authorized a strike after 18,000 Ohio Bell workers voted six to one in favor. The new offer would raise average weekly wages by about 9.9 dollars, with top Cleveland rates reaching 169.50 and increases also for operators and service reps. If the walkout occurs it would affect major Ohio cities.
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Cleveland
Ohio Bell Telephone Co
Communications Workers of America
CWA
Ohio
Ohio Bell
Robert P. Boyer
Columbus
Akron
Toledo
Dayton
Youngstown
Rioting at Rome University Leaves Dozens Hurt
Large-scale clashes at the University of Rome on Saturday involved leftist and rightist students. Police used fire hoses as more than 200 people were hurt, about 50 hospitalized, and nearly 200 were detained. Bottles stones and wood were swung amid damage to the law architecture and philosophy schools.
The High Cost Of Living And Economic Struggles
A look at the rising cost of living and financial strain despite higher earnings. The feature contrasts lifestyle desires with bills, examining how households cope amid inflation. Also notes Lowell Thomas as a long running radio fixture and a surprising claim about gold beneath Manhattan Island.
Johnson Faces European Partners Over Gold Crisis
Security surrounds the Federal Reserve Board as the United States and six European partners hold an emergency weekend meeting on the gold crisis. A communique is expected Sunday. talks with Congress aim to cut the budget and push a 10 percent tax surcharge to restore dollar confidence.
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Federal Reserve Board
United States
London
Johnson
Open Housing Approved In Kentucky During 1968 Session
Frankfort Kentucky AP reports the 1968 legislature passed the nations first open housing bill south of the Ohio River with broad support. The measure bans racial religious and ethnic discrimination in housing sales or rentals via realtors or third parties and places enforcement in the Kentucky Human Rights Commission and state courts. An anti riot law imposes up to 90 days in jail or a 500 dollar fine or both for failing to disperse when ordered.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
House
Senate
Louis B. Nunn
Signa
Kentucky Human Rights Commission
Union approves copper pact as 6500 vote to return
After eight months 6500 of 50000 steel workers in the nationwide copper strike prepare to resume work. Phelps Dodge contract yields 1.13 per hour raise over 40 months for Arizona Texas operations and 78 cents over 36 months for Ark Fordyce and Yonkers workers. Other unions consider ratifications in Arizona Texas Arkansas and Yonkers.
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Washington
Phelps Dodge
Arizona
Kennecott Copper Corp
Annaconda Co
American Smelting & Refining Co
Texas
Fordyce
Ark
Yonkers
N.Y
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Ft. Knox
Manhattan Island
Thomas Collins
Wnss Nicht Okbmad Vortits
Valley News
Norman Peale
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Texas, Arkansas and Yonkers, N.Y
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United Steelworkers of America
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