Nixon Promises Three Week Blitz To End Campaign
Nixon vows a three week blitz to build maximum momentum for the final stretch. He plans heavy personal appearances and TV work across major states, with aides from New York to coordinate the last push before November 5. He notes Wallace runs stronger than expected and criticizes Humphrey's campaign pace.
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Wallace Announces His Platform Highlights
Wallace unveils the American Independent party platform in San Francisco. Key planks include tough actions by an attorney general to curb drug trafficking and juvenile delinquency, opposition to federal gun registration, and constitutional amendments to allow periodic electorate review of federal judges. The plan calls for restoring to states powers over public schools, voter qualifications, farm controls, and related local matters.
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Grand Coulee Dam Will Be Largest
The Grand Coulee Dam will remain the world’s largest electricity producer upon completion of new generators with a capacity of 5.6 million kilowatts. A new powerhouse is nearing completion for the late 1970s.
Johnson criticizes Congress over merchant marine plan
President Johnson returns to Washington after a Texas weekend spent accusing Congress of inaction on his proposed overhaul of U S merchant marine policy. He reluctantly signs a one year extension for subsidies to U S built merchant vessels and urges a broader maritime program in the next Congress. The weekend also includes signing 25 measures, a farm bill, and family notes about visits with relatives.
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