Nixon Campaign Faces Record Costs in 1968 Race
Nixon campaign managers say spending will top 20 million dollars as the GOP seeks to outpace Humphrey. Contributions from 150000 donors average 15 dollars, with $1,000 dinner networks and planned $100 fundraisers boosting funds ahead of the final weeks. Nixon taps about 10 million for television including a nine state or regional one hour programs plus national network airtime. He plans appearances in Washington and Buffalo after a New York stop.
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Four Southeast Tribes Form Regional Group
Four Indian tribes in the Southeast created an organization to lift poverty and foster cross race understanding. Representatives from the Cherokees of North Carolina Choctaws of Mississippi Seminoles and Miccosukees of Florida signed the pact after a four day meeting in Cherokee North Carolina. The group will meet in Atlanta in November to elect officers and outline a program.
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Happy In Exile LBJ: No Regrets on Silent Campaign
Washington AP reports President Johnson in self exile from the 1968 race says he has no regret about not seeking re election though he misses active campaigning. He defends March 1 decision as keeping the nation whole and will not campaign for Hubert Humphrey.
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Humphrey says voters fed up with rivals in PA swing
Hubert H. Humphrey told Erie crowds that more voters are fed up with Nixon and Wallace and their campaign tactics. He warned trust in pollsters over candidates and criticized Nixon on desegregation, Fortas, and the nuclear treaty while rallying labor support and noting polls in New York and Ohio.
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Wallace on Ohio ballot at Supreme Court hearing
The Supreme Court began hearings on George Wallace’s right to appear on Ohio’s ballot for the presidential race. If favored, votes for Wallace would be counted with Nixon and Humphrey. if not, Wallace’s name would be removed and only write-ins counted.
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